Copper price jumps on weaker dollar and tariff fears
The rally followed Trump’s announcement that the US will double tariffs on steel and aluminum to 50%.
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Silver price marches past $34 on renewed trade tensions
The metal rallied over 4% as markets digested a potential re-escalation in Sino-American trade conflicts.
Teck halts Chile copper mine for one month
The unplanned downtime could reduce Teck's 2025 EBITDA by less than C$20 million, says analyst.
Bolivian court pauses Chinese, Russian lithium deals
The deals aimed to establish direct lithium extraction facilities in Salar de Uyuni in southwest Bolivia.
Eramet shares slide as Gabon plans manganese ore export ban
Gabon announced an export ban on unrefined manganese from 2029.
Aluminum premium for US buyers soars after Trump doubles tariffs
US Midwest aluminum premium up 164% since start of 2025.
Column: South Africa’s 2025 draft mineral bill requires revisions to attract investment
A key concern is the reintroduction of strict ministerial consent for any change in shareholding or control.
Ontario First Nations groups slam mining-focused Bill 5
The proposed law aims to accelerate mining development and create First Nations-led special economic zones such as for the Ring of Fire.
AngloGold sells Brazil’s Serra Grande mine to Aura for $76M
Mineração Serra Grande mine, one of AngloGold’s smaller and higher-cost operations, produced 80,000 ounces of gold in 2024.
