Trump meets US Steel CEO to discuss its long sought tie up with Japan Nippon Steel said on Thursday that its bid fits with Trump's goal of a stronger US as the leaders of the two allies prepared to meet. Reuters | February 6, 2025 | 3:42 pm
BOE says tariff premium is fueling clamor to withdraw gold Tariff worries have led to premiums in the New York market and weeks-long queues to withdraw metal from the BOE. Bloomberg News | February 6, 2025 | 1:53 pm
Column: Another cobalt bust but this time it’s different The cobalt market is no stranger to boom and bust cycles but the current downturn is unprecedented and no-one is sure how long it's going to last. Reuters | February 6, 2025 | 1:12 pm
Suspended Exxaro CEO resigns following allegations Nombasa Tsengwa submitted her resignation in a Feb. 5 following a probe into allegations over her conduct. Bloomberg News | February 6, 2025 | 11:27 am
Mongolia seeks to boost coal exports to China with new rail link Mongolia was China’s fourth-largest supplier of foreign coal last year, and provided 60% of coking coal imports for the nation’s massive steel mills. Bloomberg News | February 6, 2025 | 11:08 am
Vale takes full control of Baovale iron ore project The Baovale joint venture was established by the Brazilian mining giant and Baosteel in 2001 to run the Agua Limpa mine. Reuters | February 6, 2025 | 10:37 am
Anglo American to review De Beers value amid weak diamond demand De Beers rough diamond production decreased by 26% to 5.8 million carats in 2024. Staff Writer | February 6, 2025 | 10:25 am
Glencore poaches alumina trader from Gunvor Gunvor mostly trades oil and other energy products, but has recently forayed into metals. Reuters | February 6, 2025 | 10:11 am
Barrick says global gold reserves rose 23% last year Reserves jumped after a new assessment of Pakistan’s giant Reko Diq project. Frederic Tomesco - The Northern Miner | February 6, 2025 | 9:58 am