March 11, 2025

Copper price rises as dollar impact outweighs tariff nervousness

Tariffs of 25% on all US aluminum and steel imports will take effect Wednesday.

March 11, 2025

Trump walks back 50% Canada tariff threat, downplays recession

Trump earlier Tuesday had suggested he would double the metal tariffs for Canada in retaliation for Ontario imposing a 25% surcharge on electricity sent to US states.

March 11, 2025

Aluminum premiums for US buyers hit record after Trump doubles tariffs

Canadian smelters account for most primary and alloyed aluminum shipped to the United States.

March 11, 2025

Gold price climbs as investors seek safety amid tariff flip-flop

Bullion pushed higher following a small drop Monday, when President Donald Trump’s signalled that the economy could first suffer following the tariffs.

March 11, 2025

Tariff turmoil leaves US factories paying more for metal than overseas rivals

American manufacturers are paying much higher prices for aluminum, steel and copper than rival plants overseas.

March 10, 2025

Morgan Stanley sees upside for copper prices amid potential US tariffs

Copper prices remain 16% higher year-to-date in 2025.

March 10, 2025

Column: US tariff threat brings boom time for physical copper traders

While markets gyrate to the uncertain beat of tariffs, physical copper traders are reaping the rewards of the turmoil.

March 10, 2025

Cobalt price soars on supply fears after Congo export ban

ERG declared force majeure on deliveries because of a DRC ban on exports of the battery material.

March 10, 2025

US Supreme Court nixes challenge to state climate suits against oil firms

Rejected bid was introduced by 19 Republican-led states to block lawsuits from five Democratic-led states against oil companies over misleading claims about fossil fuels and climate change.

March 10, 2025

Palliser steps up pressure on Rio Tinto to drop dual listing

Rio Tinto operates as a dual-listed company, with separate shareholder bases in the UK (PLC) and Australia (Limited).