Trump metals tariffs draw swift retaliation from Canada and EU
Canada, the biggest foreign supplier of steel and aluminum to the US, has announced 25% retaliatory tariffs on goods worth C$29.8 billion in total.
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India to launch auction for mineral exploration licenses for 13 blocks
The blocks include those of diamond and copper.
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.
Outcrop Silver books high-grade assays at Santa Ana in Colombia
Highlight hole DH442 cut 2 metres grading 38 g/t silver and 1.94 g/t gold from 123.2 metres depth.
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.
Accidents at giant Simandou iron ore project kill more than a dozen workers, prompting inquiry
13 worker deaths reported at Simandou since June 2023, sources and documents say.
Rhodium price hits 20-month high after Amplats’ bid
Spot rhodium prices hit highest since June 2023.
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.
Hochschild posts best results in 13 years, restores dividend
The South America-focused miner declared a final dividend of 1.94 cents per share, amounting to at least $10 million for shareholders.
