Mexico questions Trump’s ‘unfair’ steel tariffs, highlights trade deficit The steel and aluminum tariffs are set to take effect on March 12. Reuters | February 11, 2025 | 9:21 am
US Gold improves CK project economics, targets feasibility by year-end The goal is to begin construction of the now-permitted CK project in late 2025. Staff Writer | February 11, 2025 | 9:05 am
US tariffs would stack for Canada, official says as countries condemn Trump moves EU plans countermeasures against US tariffs. Reuters | February 11, 2025 | 6:37 am
Nornickel says it is in active talks on China JV Nornickel has been seeking to diversify its production base establishing facilities outside Russia. Reuters | February 11, 2025 | 6:19 am
Ecuador’s mining future uncertain as socialist party gains traction Luisa González, a protégé of ex-President Rafael Correa, is capitalizing on public frustration with the economy and gang violence. Staff Writer | February 11, 2025 | 5:49 am
Kodal kicks off production at Mali’s Bougouni lithium mine First production of spodumene concentrate at Bougouni makes it Mali's second lithium mine to begin operations in less than two months. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 11, 2025 | 3:56 am
New steel and aluminum tariff rates take effect March 12, executive orders show The full texts of the orders were not released for several hours after Trump signed them on Monday. Reuters | February 11, 2025 | 3:15 am
Trump sets 25% tariffs on steel, aluminum as trade war widens The tariffs will apply widely to all US imports of steel and aluminum, including from Canada and Mexico, the country’s top two foreign suppliers of the metals. Bloomberg News | February 10, 2025 | 5:00 pm
Chinese gold buyers forced to sidelines as prices near $3,000 As a major importer, gold buyers in China often have to pay over the odds to secure bullion. Bloomberg News | February 10, 2025 | 2:46 pm