US considers emergency powers to restart closed coal plants
“Under the national energy emergency, which President Trump has declared, we’ve got to keep every coal plant open,” the US Interior Secretary said.
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Argentina has 11 large energy and mining projects in planning, econ vice minister says
Argentina can reach $13 billion in annual exports of minerals, including silver, gold and lithium, Daniel Gonzalez said.
Aluminum premiums for US buyers hit record after Trump doubles tariffs
Canadian smelters account for most primary and alloyed aluminum shipped to the United States.
Gold price climbs as investors seek safety amid tariff flip-flop
Bullion pushed higher following a small drop Monday, when President Donald Trump’s signalled that the economy could first suffer following the tariffs.
Rio Tinto seeks to raise up to $9 billion for Arcadium Lithium buyout
Rio is tapping the US investment-grade bond market to raise as much as $5 billion to repay a loan used to buy Arcadium.
Tariff turmoil leaves US factories paying more for metal than overseas rivals
American manufacturers are paying much higher prices for aluminum, steel and copper than rival plants overseas.
Indonesian miners group urges government to reconsider royalty hike plan
Indonesia is considering raising royalties paid by mining companies from commodities like coal, nickel, copper, gold and tin.
US-backed TechMet eyes Ukraine lithium asset
TechMet, a $1.2 billion Dublin-based investment fund, is looking to develop the Dobra lithium project in central Ukraine.
Brazil’s red tape is ‘cooling’ investment, mining group says
Big miners are expected to invest $68.4 billion in Brazil between 2025-2029, a figure that could be higher if the permitting process were streamlined, Ibram CEO says.
