February 28, 2025 US consumers to bear brunt of copper tariffs, ex-Codelco CEO says US copper imports have soared to 45% last year from nearly nothing in 1991, leaving domestic producers exposed to price suppression and supply disruptions.
February 28, 2025 Gold-backed ETFs in China lure inflows as metal sets pace Onshore fund holdings increased by 17.7 tons in the first three weeks of February, close to the monthly record inflow.
February 28, 2025 Copper industry needs to invest $2.1 trillion over the next 25 years to meet demand Some of the world’s largest mining companies, market analysis firms and bank are warning that this year, a massive shortfall will emerge for copper.
February 28, 2025 Americans buying gold American stock investors have suddenly started buying gold again.
February 28, 2025 Trump’s proposed auto tariffs seen hitting demand for platinum group metals The auto sector accounts for nearly 40% of platinum demand and 80% of palladium offtake globally.
February 28, 2025 Alrosa reports full-year profit slump of 77.3% Diamond reserves for the year rose to 129.9 billion roubles, Alrosa said, up from 84.3 billion roubles at the end of 2023.
February 28, 2025 China’s Chifeng Jilong Gold seeks up to $419M in Hong Kong listing Two cornerstone investors, Zhaojin Mining and Zijin Mining, have subscribed for about $96 million worth of shares.
February 27, 2025 Rio Tinto buyout target Arcadium posts loss on falling lithium prices Rio Tinto plans to create a standalone lithium division after it completes the $6.7 billion acquisition.
February 27, 2025 First Atlantic Nickel shares soar on new discovery The discovery hole averaged 0.25% nickel and 0.28% chromium over the entire 293.8-metre length.
February 27, 2025 Gold price set for first weekly loss of 2025 as investors take profits Investors booked profits from a blistering rally that saw the metal gain more than 9% this year, with prices breaking record highs.
Iamgold’s Lemelin thanks mentor for Africa option Bruno Lemelin recalls his first Iamgold boss urging him to join Essakane in Burkina Faso as regional politics began to unravel. December 26, 2025 | 05:00 am
