Trump orders fresh review of Nippon Steel’s bid for US Steel
The White House directive sent the share price of US Steel up over 13%.
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Op-Ed: Mining alone won’t lead to critical minerals independence — processing will pave the way
There is a growing chorus of voices championing increased exploration and resource discovery in the global scramble to secure critical minerals.
Gold reserves in London vaults rise in March, says LBMA
Comex gold stocks, meanwhile, are at record highs after rising by $80 billion since late November.
Chinese buyers snapped up copper as prices plunged below $8,500
Copper prices plunged as much as 7.7% within 15 minutes of opening on the LME.
Ontario announces $8 billion in tariff support, defers mining tax for six months
The Canadian province generates over C$15 billion worth of minerals per year.
Gold, copper prices extend decline amid tariff aftershock
Gold has retreated below $3,000, but remains one of the top-performing commodities in 2025.
Russia’s embrace of gold eases loss of reserves frozen by war
The value of Russia’s gold reserves has surged by 72%, or $96 billion, since the beginning of 2022.
Chile regulator: copper prices have likely peaked as US-China trade war looms
Cochilco says that average copper prices are forecast to stay above $4 per pound this year.
China deploys rare earths as weapon in trade war with Trump
Beijing said Friday it will tighten controls on exports of seven types of rare earths.
