April 2, 2026

Trump restructures broad metals tariffs but keeps 50% rate

Under the new structure, goods with total steel, aluminum or copper content below 15% will be effectively exempted from the metals tariffs.

April 2, 2026

Metals fall as Trump repeats threat to attack Iran power plants

Industrial metals pared some of the losses late morning after a report that Iran is drafting a protocol with Oman to monitor traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.

April 2, 2026

Barrick taps Goldman Sachs to lead IPO for North American mines

The gold producer is exploring the listing as part of an effort to unlock value from its lucrative mines in the US and the Dominican Republic.

April 2, 2026

Column: LME traders were pricing the wrong metal supply crisis

The fact that tin matched aluminum's first-quarter performance tells you that the metals bulls are still lurking in the wings, writes Andy Home.

April 2, 2026

Trump to reduce steel, aluminum tariff rates for derivative products

The Journal said the presidential proclamation could be issued as soon as this week.

April 2, 2026

Indian dealers charge first gold premiums in two months

Dealers quoted discounts of up to $8 an ounce and premiums of $2 an ounce over official domestic prices this week.

April 2, 2026

Turkey gold reserves tumble nearly 120 tonnes in two weeks, data shows

It was the largest weekly decline in Turkey's international standard gold reserves since at least 2013.

April 2, 2026

Record-setting sulphur rally squeezes Indonesia nickel makers, Africa copper miners

The Middle East accounts for 24% of global sulphur production, where it is a byproduct of oil and gas refining.

April 2, 2026

No sign yet of China’s plan to cut copper output in major smelters’ results

Major smelters are planning to raise or maintain output in 2026, despite a public commitment by the state-linked industry association to cut production by over 10%.

April 2, 2026

Wheaton lands $4.3B BHP silver stream, enters Australia

Major deals in Peru and Australia expand production reach and secure long-term precious metals supply streams.