Copper price nears five-month high as China moves to boost consumption Chinese authorities unveiled a plan over the weekend aimed at boosting spending by increasing incomes. Staff Writer | March 17, 2025 | 8:47 am
UBS Group lifts gold price target to $3,200 Gold's scorching rally, according to UBS, underscores "the precious metal’s role as a store of value in uncertain times." Staff Writer | March 17, 2025 | 8:20 am
Ramelius to buy Australian rival Spartan Resources for $1.5B The combined group is set to become a leading Australian gold producer. Bloomberg News | March 17, 2025 | 7:45 am
Trump administration seeks delay in Nippon Steel case for merger talks Trump in February said that he would not mind if Nippon Steel took a minority stake in US Steel. Reuters | March 17, 2025 | 7:39 am
Russia plans to launch large-scale lithium production in 2030 The US Geological Survey estimated Russia's lithium reserves at about 1 million tons in 2024. Reuters | March 17, 2025 | 7:34 am
Indonesia to issue Freeport Indonesia six-month permit to export copper concentrate Freeport was forced to stop copper cathode production at its new smelter in Gresik. Reuters | March 17, 2025 | 7:30 am
Japan’s JOGMEC, Iwatani to invest $120 million in French rare earths project Caremag is building a rare earth refining plant in France's southwestern region of Pyrenées-Atlantiques. Reuters | March 17, 2025 | 7:24 am
Trump says no exemptions on US steel and aluminum tariffs Trump said reciprocal duties on US trading partners would come alongside auto duties. Reuters | March 17, 2025 | 7:16 am
Lotus Resources to sell uranium to North American utility Lotus said the buyer, whose name it did not disclose, is one of the largest energy companies in North America. Reuters | March 16, 2025 | 4:29 pm