February 9, 2025 Trump to announce 25% steel and aluminum tariffs in latest trade escalation The US President said he will announce reciprocal tariffs on Tuesday or Wednesday, to take effect almost immediately.
February 9, 2025 Maaden raises $1.25 billion from bond sale to fund mining growth The company is tapping fixed income investors as it embarks on a more than $12 billion investment drive through to the end of the decade.
February 6, 2025 Glencore poaches alumina trader from Gunvor Gunvor mostly trades oil and other energy products, but has recently forayed into metals.
February 5, 2025 Financial industry groups raise concern on LME’s OTC trade plans The LME wants its members to transact OTC trades of up to 10 lots, equivalent to 250 tonnes of copper, on its Select trading system.
February 5, 2025 Column: Trump or BRICS? The quandary for Africa’s miners and governments Beyond the short-term volatility created by Donald Trump's tariff machinations, it's likely that the longer-term trend of the world splitting into two trading blocs is accelerating.
February 4, 2025 Column: Aluminum is base metals analysts’ bull pick for 2025 Analysts participating in the Reuters January base metals poll also see higher average cash prices for zinc, copper and tin this year relative to 2024.
February 4, 2025 Sumitomo raises annual profit forecast despite Ambatovy loss Sumitomo has been struggling to stabilize production and improve profitability at the Ambatovy project, launched in 2005.
February 3, 2025 Trump delays 25% tariffs on Canada, Mexico The countries promised to beef up their borders and tackle the organized crime behind fentanyl trafficking.
February 3, 2025 US metal buyers likely to turn to Mideast, Chile as tariffs bite US companies will look to the Middle East and India for more aluminum and to Chile and Peru for copper.
February 2, 2025 US aluminum industry urges Trump to exempt Canada from tariffs The US is heavily reliant on imported aluminum, which is used in construction and a wide range of manufactured goods from car components to food packaging.
Copper poised for best year since 2009 after December surge All six base metals on the LME are headed for annual gains in a year that’s seen an array of supply-side pressures. December 24, 2025 | 10:11 am
