In regards to pubic minerals/gas trading, I think an open marketplace where Sol commodity prices determine min. & max prices could be easily implemented. It'd give buyers/sellers 16-17% (correct me if I'm wrong) of wiggle room for open trade. Fuel cells could be exempt from price restrictions.
Zorgilian forces in the HD 32147 system suffered moderate loses in this afternoons battle. Reports have confirmed 3 large outposts and a regular outpost station have been destroyed. Several advanced and specialized modules have also been captured and destroyed.
Any captured prisoners are being shipped off to work camps in support of the war effort.