Ex-JPMorgan metals trader ‘Disco’ is joining Trafigura Daniel Amsbury is the latest veteran of JPMorgan’s metals team to take a high-profile role in the physical trading industry. Bloomberg News | July 20, 2025 | 9:36 am
Gold price to hit $3,600 this year and next: CIBC “We continue to expect a positive macroeconomic setup for gold,” CIBC analysts wrote in a note. Staff Writer | July 20, 2025 | 9:19 am
China’s exports of rare earth magnets to the US surge in June In total, China exported 3,188 tons of rare earth permanent magnets globally last month, up 157.5% from May. Reuters | July 20, 2025 | 8:39 am
China vows ‘zero tolerance’ for smuggling of critical minerals China’s coordination office on export control highlighted recent cases of critical-mineral smuggling involving false declarations and transshipments through third countries. Bloomberg News | July 20, 2025 | 8:30 am
China quietly issues 2025 rare earth quotas The government issued the first set of quotas for the year only last month, without the usual public statement, Reuters sources say. Reuters | July 19, 2025 | 3:59 pm
Video: Agnico Eagle CEO vows to return unused cash, not chase weak deals Agnico reported record net income of $815 million and free cash flow of nearly $600 million in the first quarter of 2025. Northern Miner Staff | July 19, 2025 | 11:57 am
China spy agency accuses foreign agents of stealing rare earths The security ministry claimed to have foiled an attempt by an unnamed country to illicitly acquire rare earths for stockpiling. Bloomberg News | July 19, 2025 | 8:26 am
Spring Valley gold project in Nevada gets federal approval This marks the first federal approval of a domestic gold mine project in over a decade, the company says. Staff Writer | July 18, 2025 | 2:25 pm
Alcoa CEO says Trump tariffs force a pause for Canada growth projects If the levies stay in place, the US metals producer warns it may need to turn to the Canadian government for help. Bloomberg News | July 18, 2025 | 1:10 pm