US floats idea of launching critical minerals tariff probe
The US Geological Survey currently lists 50 different minerals that it considers to be critical.
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Congo President Felix Tshisekedi is hoping US interest in Congo’s minerals will encourage the country to back his government.
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The tariffs include a universal 10% levy on imports and targeted measures on 60 countries, marking a major shift in trade policy.
Maverick Metals secures $19M seed funding for copper extraction tech
The funding will support the commercialization of LithX, a novel lixiviant chemistry designed to improve the recovery of copper at reduced costs.
Copper price plummets amid fears of Trump tariffs hurting demand
Most major copper producers also saw significant losses in the stock market.
Alpayana boosts hostile bid for Sierra Metals by 31%
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Myanmar’s tin-rich Wa State delays mining resumption meeting after earthquake
A tin trader said it was difficult to predict when operations could resume.
Gold price retreats from record as it joins market selloff triggered by tariffs
Traders attributed gold's dip to profit-taking and investors selling some of their bullion holdings to cover losses in other asset classes.
Argentina’s economic rock star Milei attracts mining
So far, 11 companies have applied under Milei's Regime for Large Investments.
