June 8, 2025 Western Range iron ore mine marks a new beginning, says Rio Tinto CEO The mine is Rio’s first project to feature a co-designed social, cultural and heritage management plan with Traditional Owners.
June 6, 2025 Stausholm dismisses rift rumours as Rio opens $2B mine The official opening of the Western Range iron ore mine may mark Jakob Stausholm’s final visit to the Pilbara in his role as Rio Tinto CEO.
June 5, 2025 Nippon Steel, US seek 8-day pause in litigation to resolve deal concerns Trump administration on Thursday asked a US appeals court to extend a pause to give them more time to reach a deal.
June 5, 2025 US Steel deal seen closing by merger deadline on Trump pivot Talks on the deal between the companies and the US government are ongoing and expected to reach a conclusion before a June 18 deadline, says Bloomberg.
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.
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Gold exports mask weakness in Canada’s broader trade picture Strong gold shipments to the UK pushed Canada’s overall exports to non‑US countries to a record high in October. January 08, 2026 | 01:15 pm