Chile to cut 2025 copper price forecast, WSJ reports The Chilean government will cut the estimated average price to $3.90 to $4 a pound from a current projection of $4.25. Reuters | April 6, 2025 | 10:49 am
Germany may look to withdraw its gold from US Germany has some 1,200 tonnes, or about a third of its gold stored in the vaults of the New York Federal Reserve in Manhattan. Staff Writer | April 6, 2025 | 6:37 am
Breakthrough Cu-Ta-Li alloy could transform aerospace, defense applications, researchers say US Army Research Laboratory developed nanostructured copper alloy with exceptional thermal stability and mechanical strength. Staff Writer | April 4, 2025 | 4:17 pm
Barrick eyes 30% production growth by 2030 The company is also considering changing its name from Barrick Gold to Barrick Mining to reflect its changing production profile, chairman John Thornton said. Staff Writer | April 4, 2025 | 3:26 pm
Scandium Canada boosts Crater Lake resource by 38% Scandium can be combined with aluminum to produce an alloy that’s as strong as steel and titanium while weighing around one-third of steel. Frédéric Tomesco - The Northern Miner | April 4, 2025 | 3:06 pm
Column: Trump, tariffs and tin Only one metal has escaped the tariff tsunami. Reuters | April 4, 2025 | 1:44 pm
PDAC JV video: PDAC pushes for permanent industry tax break amid uncertainty Last month, the government promised to extend the mineral exploration tax credit for another two years. Northern Miner Staff | April 4, 2025 | 10:43 am
Gold stocks defy markets Gold stocks are increasingly standing out in stock markets slammed by Trump’s massive tariffs. Adam Hamilton - Zeal Intelligence | April 4, 2025 | 10:30 am
Indian delegation to visit Chile seeking stake in SQM’s lithium projects Several companies are in talks with SQM for stakes of 20% in its Mount Holland and Andover projects in Australia. Reuters | April 4, 2025 | 9:50 am