US targets Chinese steel and lithium for forced-labor scrutiny
The measure is meant to help combat alleged repression of Uyghurs and other minorities in the province of Xinjiang.
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Trafigura hires traders for deeper push into gold and silver
Although not the initial focus, Trafigura’s move could eventually see the trading house handle refined bullion bars.
US copper firms hike prices even after Trump tariff reprieve
Southwire Co., one of the largest makers of copper wire and cable, and Cerro Wire, owned by Berkshire Hathaway, in recent days announced price increases of 5%.
South African iron ore mine faces closure as ArcelorMittal crisis weighs
Assmang, a joint venture between African Rainbow Minerals and Assore, is weighing the closure of its Beeshoek iron ore mine.
UBS lifts 2026 gold forecasts on US macro risks
During the March quarter, the Swiss bank now sees gold averaging $3,600 an ounce -- $100 higher than its previous forecast.
Iron ore price falls with BHP results, soft China demand in focus
BHP blamed weaker iron ore and coal prices for its sliding profits.
China pledges to address India’s rare earth needs
Chinese rare earth magnet exports to India are down 58% compared to January levels.
Turkish billionaire strikes $465 million BHP Brazil mine deal
The group has been looking to sell the Brazilian copper and gold assets it acquired with the takeover of Oz Minerals.
US appeals court temporarily blocks land transfer for Resolution Copper
The 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals granted a temporary administrative injunction while it considers the merits of a request from the San Carlos Apache tribe.