Trump to announce 25% steel and aluminum tariffs in latest trade escalation The US President said he will announce reciprocal tariffs on Tuesday or Wednesday, to take effect almost immediately. Reuters | February 9, 2025 | 3:07 pm
Pilbara Minerals expects to swing to first-half loss The miner transitioned one of its two processing plants in care and maintenance in light of a steep drop in lithium prices. Reuters | February 9, 2025 | 2:58 pm
Maaden raises $1.25 billion from bond sale to fund mining growth The company is tapping fixed income investors as it embarks on a more than $12 billion investment drive through to the end of the decade. Bloomberg News | February 9, 2025 | 8:33 am
Blue Lagoon fully permitted for gold mining at Dome Mountain Once in production, which could occur as early as July, the Dome Mountain mine is expected to output 15,000 oz. of gold per year. Staff Writer | February 9, 2025 | 8:28 am
Mali’s gold production plunges 23% in 2024 The government's conflict with mining companies could be the reason for the lower output, an official says. Reuters | February 9, 2025 | 8:22 am
Trump says Nippon Steel eyes US Steel investment, not purchase His comments add to investor concern that the merger agreement is effectively over. Bloomberg News | February 8, 2025 | 10:19 am
Trudeau tells CEOs Trump wants to annex Canada for critical minerals Canadian Prime Minister said US President's desire to annex the northern nation “is a real thing” due to its abundance of critical minerals. Bloomberg News | February 7, 2025 | 4:17 pm
Gold and silver prices are pushing higher. Here’s why So far this year, spot gold has risen 32% and spot silver has gained 11%. Rick Mills - Ahead of the Herd | February 7, 2025 | 2:48 pm
Rio Tinto’s US Borax donates $600,000 to support communities impacted by LA wildfires The donations are going to Kern County Fire Department, Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation and the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank. Staff Writer | February 7, 2025 | 2:19 pm