Metals fall as Trump repeats threat to attack Iran power plants Industrial metals pared some of the losses late morning after a report that Iran is drafting a protocol with Oman to monitor traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. Bloomberg News | April 2, 2026 | 12:35 pm
Komatsu Germany Mining Division launches PC9000 hydraulic mining excavator Designed to operate in the toughest mining environments, the PC9000-12 can be configured with diesel Tier 4, diesel unregulated or electric drive. Komatsu | April 2, 2026 | 12:16 pm
Australia passes law to trade, stock fuel alongside rare earths The move comes as gasoline and diesel prices at the pump have surged to records across Australia. Bloomberg News | April 2, 2026 | 11:09 am
Barrick taps Goldman Sachs to lead IPO for North American mines The gold producer is exploring the listing as part of an effort to unlock value from its lucrative mines in the US and the Dominican Republic. Bloomberg News | April 2, 2026 | 10:58 am
Column: LME traders were pricing the wrong metal supply crisis The fact that tin matched aluminum's first-quarter performance tells you that the metals bulls are still lurking in the wings, writes Andy Home. Reuters | April 2, 2026 | 10:10 am
United States Antimony restarts mining in Montana During last year's mining period, approximately 800 tons of antimony ore were brought from the mountain to the Radersburg facility. Staff Writer | April 2, 2026 | 9:40 am
Trump to reduce steel, aluminum tariff rates for derivative products The Journal said the presidential proclamation could be issued as soon as this week. Reuters | April 2, 2026 | 9:21 am
Chinese copper miners join $1.2 billion African rail revamp Copper producers CMOC and Zijin are teaming up with state-owned CCECC to upgrade the 1,860-km rail line that runs to Dar es Salaam in Tanzania. Bloomberg News | April 2, 2026 | 8:27 am
Atlas Lithium’s Neves project selected for potential funding under US-Japan partnership The company has an existing strategic partnership with Mitsui & Co. from 2024. Staff Writer | April 2, 2026 | 8:07 am