June 4, 2025 Canadian metals industry warns of layoffs, lost sales due to new US tariffs Canada is the largest seller of the metals to the US, exporting roughly twice as much aluminum as the rest of the top 10 exporters combined.
June 4, 2025 Algeria plans to allow foreign firms to mine for critical metals The gas-rich nation looks to boost production of minerals including phosphate, iron ore and lithium.
June 3, 2025 US skips hike in UK steel and aluminum tariffs as both countries eye quick trade deal British trade minister Jonathan Reynolds and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer met in Paris on Tuesday.
June 3, 2025 Mount Etna erupts, unleashing lava – and possibly hidden minerals The eruption is the most significant Mount Etna has had since 2014.
June 3, 2025 Iron ore price nears 2-month low on Trump’s tariff hike plan, weak China data China's manufacturing activity shrank for the first time in eight months in May.
June 2, 2025 Aluminum premium for US buyers soars after Trump doubles tariffs US Midwest aluminum premium up 164% since start of 2025.
May 30, 2025 Trump to double steel, aluminum tariffs to aid Nippon-US Steel US president said the move would help protect American steelworkers.
May 30, 2025 Iron ore pessimism subsides despite looming Simandou supply The prospects for iron ore prices are improving thanks to a lower than expected global surplus this year.
May 28, 2025 China plans commodities overhaul to attract global investors The Shanghai Futures Exchange has unveiled an internationalization plan to streamline access for overseas investors.
May 28, 2025 Rio Tinto split with CEO Stausholm over conflicting priorities Rio Tinto's board and Jakob Stausholm agreed to part ways last week.
Codelco, SQM kick off lithium tie-up with board meeting The NovaAndino Litio company was established after an agreement signed in May 2024 and valid until 2060. December 29, 2025 | 07:59 am
