Gold, copper prices extend decline amid tariff aftershock
Gold has retreated below $3,000, but remains one of the top-performing commodities in 2025.
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Russia’s embrace of gold eases loss of reserves frozen by war
The value of Russia’s gold reserves has surged by 72%, or $96 billion, since the beginning of 2022.
Chile regulator: copper prices have likely peaked as US-China trade war looms
Cochilco says that average copper prices are forecast to stay above $4 per pound this year.
China deploys rare earths as weapon in trade war with Trump
Beijing said Friday it will tighten controls on exports of seven types of rare earths.
Ukrainian team to travel to US this week to discuss minerals deal
The Trump administration has proposed a broader minerals deal, which Ukraine has been reviewing recently.
Wesdome to acquire Angus Gold in $28 million deal
The transaction quadruples Wesdome’s land position at the Eagle River gold operation in Ontario.
New Gold buys remaining stake in New Afton mine for $300M
The deal consolidates New Gold’s ownership of the New Afton copper-gold mine in Canada's British Columbia.
As Chile revs up lithium plans, Indigenous people demand more control
Indigenous communities are in talks with Codelco and SQM to gain more influence over plans to increase lithium extraction.
Barrick Gold proposes name change to reflect copper push
CEO Mark Bristow has talked for years about his desire to grow the company’s copper operations.
