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
Infographic: Lithium exploration in Canada The Northern Miner takes a look at how market capitalizations among the main players exploring for lithium in Canada differ between the price's peak and its present level. Blair McBride and Samson Levy | February 7, 2025 | 1:35 pm
Gold stock valuation anomaly The gold miners’ stock prices have largely decoupled from their metal, which overwhelmingly drives their profits. Adam Hamilton - Zeal Intelligence | February 7, 2025 | 10:56 am
Copper production from Chile rose nearly 5% last year Production from BHP's Escondida mine, the world's largest copper mine, increased 51% in December. Reuters | February 7, 2025 | 9:50 am
Bolivia defends central bank gold buying against laundering accusations The bank has met all traceability requirements, allowing it to purchase and refine more than 18 metric tons since May 2023. Bloomberg News | February 7, 2025 | 9:36 am
Rio2 begins construction of Fenix gold mine in Chile Fenix represents one of the largest undeveloped gold oxide, heap leach projects in the Americas. Staff Writer | February 7, 2025 | 8:41 am
