Pilbara Minerals sees lithium demand rallying on China mine restart Lithium carbonate prices have fallen about 87% since peaking in 2022 and are down more than 22% compared with this time last year. Bloomberg News | February 20, 2025 | 11:23 am
Cameco sees uranium cost jump up for US customers if Trump’s tariffs go into play Trump looks to slap 10% tariffs on any energy imports from Canada from March 4. Reuters | February 20, 2025 | 10:36 am
Ascot lines up $45M financing to reboot Premier gold mine The financing follows Ascot's announcement earlier this month that it will delay the restart of the Premier gold project. Staff Writer | February 20, 2025 | 10:07 am
Freeport Indonesia to pay higher duties on copper concentrate exports Indonesia has banned exports of copper concentrate, but the government had given Freeport an extension until December last year. Reuters | February 20, 2025 | 9:16 am
American Rare Earths reaches metallurgical milestone at Halleck Creek Metallurgical tests show that 93.5% of non-rare earth material can be removed early, leaving only 6.5% of ore needing further refining. Staff Writer | February 20, 2025 | 9:03 am
Bank of England’s gold diggers grapple with Trump-fueled frenzy The physical moves have drawn market attention, with gold prices hitting a record high just below $3,000 an ounce. Bloomberg News | February 20, 2025 | 9:01 am
Column: A tungsten-tipped answer to the West’s critical metals dilemma Tungsten is a critical component of the 21st-century industrial supply chain, both civilian and military. Reuters | February 20, 2025 | 8:44 am
Nutrien says tariffs will lead to higher costs for US farmers Trump plans to place a 25% tariff on Canadian imports, which will take effect in March. Reuters | February 20, 2025 | 8:40 am
Gold price hits new peak as safe-haven appeal remains strong Spot gold reached a new all-time high of $2,954.84 per ounce on Thursday. Staff Writer | February 20, 2025 | 8:31 am