August 15, 2025

Caterpillar, Deere count the costs of tariffs as soft demand limits pricing power

Caterpillar said tariffs on imported components and materials would weigh on margins, while Deere warned of higher costs for steel and other inputs.

August 15, 2025

Sigma Lithium surges as quarterly output rises, costs fall

However, as a result of lower sales, revenue fell significantly compared to the 2024 quarter.

August 15, 2025

Explaining the iron ore grade shift

The global market is in the midst of a major pricing shift, moving away from the long-standing 62% Fe benchmark.

August 15, 2025

Trump to announce steel, chip tariffs in coming weeks

Trump said the rates will start lower to give companies time to establish production in the US before rising sharply.

August 15, 2025

Gold Fields nears $2.4B Gold Road takeover ahead of vote

Gold Fields would gain full ownership of the Gruyere mine in Western Australia, where it currently holds a 50% stake.

August 15, 2025

Russia to sell seized stake in gold producer UGC to unit of Gazprombank

Russia will sell a majority stake in gold producer Uzhuralzoloto it seized from businessman Konstantin Strukov to a unit of state-owned Gazprombank.

August 15, 2025

Dubai investor offers $10M lifeline to Lucapa Diamond

The deal ensures creditors are fully paid, while shareholders get up to 1.8 AUD cents per share, up from 1.4 cents.

August 15, 2025

Bolivia election and lithium: What you need to know

Some investors hope a political shift will change regulations and unlock access to untapped lithium resources in the country.

August 14, 2025

Chinese copper smelters get only short-term relief on margins

While spot treatment charges to turn concentrate into refined metal are still deeply negative, they’ve ticked higher over the past six weeks.

August 14, 2025

Equinox surges to 3-year high on Q2 results, growth outlook

Net earnings per share for Q2 came to $0.11, easily beating analysts' consensus of $0.02 a share.