Tariffs, uncertainty, driving nations to tighten grip on critical minerals
Verisk Maplecroft’s Resource Nationalism Index shows a record jump in government control over resources in 47 countries since 2020.
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Canada initiates WTO dispute complaint on US steel, aluminum duties
The move follows a separate request for consultations with the US after Trump's new 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico took effect.
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Bolivia's 2024 lithium deals face parliamentary delays over transparency, environmental, and economic concerns.
Tin price jumps after Alphamin temporarily ceases operations at Congo mine
The mining company is temporarily halting operations due to local unrest.
Citigroup predicts LME copper price to hit $10,000 before US tariffs
The metal climbed in recent weeks after President Donald Trump ordered a probe into copper imports.
