March 12, 2025 India to launch auction for mineral exploration licenses for 13 blocks The blocks include those of diamond and copper.
March 12, 2025 China moves for higher copper exports amid market upheaval Two major Chinese smelters plan to ship as much as 45,000 tons for March delivery into bonded warehouses and Asian depots in the LME’s network.
March 12, 2025 US copper imports could rise 50-100% in coming months, says Goldman Sachs Analysts at Goldman are expecting at least a 25% tariff like many other metals by year-end.
March 12, 2025 Copper smelting activity falls for the first time in four months, satellite data shows The change was driven mainly by Europe, Asia (excluding China) and Oceania.
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 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 11, 2025 Indonesian miners group urges government to reconsider royalty hike plan Indonesia is considering raising royalties paid by mining companies from commodities like coal, nickel, copper, gold and tin.
March 10, 2025 Freeport sees $500 million annual boost if Trump declares copper as critical Trump told the US Congress last week he would "take historic action to dramatically expand production of critical minerals."
March 10, 2025 Peru prepares US delegation in bid to avert copper tariffs “The rules of the game are changing quickly under the new North American administration,” Energy and Mines Minister Jorge Montero said on Monday.
March 10, 2025 Meridian hikes Cabaçal gold-copper project value by 71% in Brazil after new study Updated report for the project in Brazil increases its post-tax net present value (NPV) by over 66% to nearly $1 billion.
As gold hits records, Indians opt for bars and coins over jewelry India's total gold demand fell 14% year on year in the first nine months of 2025. December 30, 2025 | 06:06 pm