BHP commissions Fluor, Hatch to support South Australia copper expansions The expansion is part of BHP's ambitious plans to increase its copper cathode production to more than 500,000 tonnes a year by the early 2030s. Staff Writer | January 31, 2025 | 10:45 am
Brawl over tariffs on EV graphite will test Musk’s sway with Trump US graphite producers have asked the federal government to impose much steeper tariffs than the current 25%. Bloomberg News | January 31, 2025 | 10:20 am
Gold breaking out again Gold’s monster upleg over this past year or so has proven remarkable, overcoming plenty of serious challenges. Adam Hamilton - Zeal Intelligence | January 31, 2025 | 10:05 am
Nippon Steel launches $456m bid to acquire Sanyo Special Steel Nippon Steel's offer is a 37% premium over Sanyo Special Steel's closing price on Friday. Reuters | January 31, 2025 | 9:53 am
Gold price climbs to record as traders weigh threat from tariffs Bullion topped $2,800 for the first time on Friday. Bloomberg News | January 31, 2025 | 9:44 am
AbraSilver raises $34m for Diabillos project in Argentina Central Puerto SA, Argentina’s leading electricity provider, and Kinross Gold will provide part of the financing. Staff Writer | January 31, 2025 | 8:25 am
Traders load US-bound planes with gold and silver in tariff bet Gold hit an all-time high this week, as traders looked for safe havens as the Trump administration’s tariffs loomed. Bloomberg News | January 31, 2025 | 7:42 am
Trafigura and former executive found guilty of bribing Angolan official Mike Wainwright was found guilty by a Swiss court of paying bribes to an Angolan official in exchange for oil contracts. Reuters | January 31, 2025 | 7:17 am
Chile’s copper output jumps in December Copper output in Chile, the world's largest producer of the metal, increased 14.3% year-on-year. Reuters | January 31, 2025 | 7:02 am