Time to forget tariffs and reset US aluminum policy
The new United States administration seems in no rush to lift the aluminum and steel tariffs imposed by Donald Trump in 2018.
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Shortages, shipping and stocks feed bullish tin price narrative
Metal on the LME are close to $25,550 a tonne, the highest since February 2012, after a gain of 24% so far this year.
Southern Ecuador’s Cuenca bans large-scale mining
More than 80% of the electorate voted this week in favour of the ban, which should not affect existing projects.
Germany launches fuel cell fabrication lab
ZSW’s HyFaB initiative received 10.5 million euros in funding and is aimed at accelerating the transition from small-scale to mass manufacturing of fuel cells.
Marubeni, Retriev partner on battery recycling
The strategic partnership will focus on developing a new circular business for end-of-life lithium-ion batteries.
China may ban rare earth technology exports on security concerns
The Chinese government is currently conducting a review of its rare-earths policy.
Iron ore price at highest since 2011 on China post-holiday demand outlook
Metal prices surged during the first trading day since the lunar new year in China, as activity ramps up to pre-pandemic levels.
Copper price blasts to 9-year high on demand optimism
Other industrial metals also jumped, with aluminum, nickel, tin and lead all hitting multi year highs.
Iamgold grows cash balance, adjusts Westwood reserve
The latest release quotes Westwood reserves of 4 million tonnes at 4.9 g/t gold for a total of 626,000 oz, a 47% decrease over the prior year-end.
