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Canada’s opposition leader says he would approve Suncor oil project, mines

Pierre Poilievre has pledged to advance projects including the Rook 1 uranium mine in Saskatchewan, Springpole Lake gold mine in Ontario and Suncor’s project.

Bloomberg News | April 7, 2025 | 9:32 am

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%.

Reuters | April 7, 2025 | 9:22 am

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.

Erik Groves | April 7, 2025 | 9:14 am

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.

Reuters | April 7, 2025 | 9:06 am

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.

Bloomberg News | April 7, 2025 | 8:58 am

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.

Staff Writer | April 7, 2025 | 8:44 am

Gold, copper prices extend decline amid tariff aftershock

Gold has retreated below $3,000, but remains one of the top-performing commodities in 2025.

Staff Writer | April 7, 2025 | 8:35 am

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.

Bloomberg News | April 7, 2025 | 7:16 am

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.

Reuters | April 7, 2025 | 6:45 am

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