Barrick must pay dealmaker Hannam $2 million over Randgold merger, UK court rules Hannam & Partners said it was promised a minimum of $10 million from Barrick's 2018 acquisition of Randgold. Reuters | March 12, 2025 | 9:12 am
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. Reuters | March 12, 2025 | 8:51 am
India to launch auction for mineral exploration licenses for 13 blocks The blocks include those of diamond and copper. Reuters | March 12, 2025 | 8:35 am
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. Bloomberg News | March 12, 2025 | 8:16 am
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. Blair McBride - The Northern Miner | March 12, 2025 | 8:09 am
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. Staff Writer | March 12, 2025 | 7:56 am
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. Reuters | March 12, 2025 | 7:07 am
Rhodium price hits 20-month high after Amplats’ bid Spot rhodium prices hit highest since June 2023. Reuters | March 12, 2025 | 6:45 am
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. Reuters | March 12, 2025 | 6:40 am