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
Video: Tariffs on allies will boost Chinese critical minerals imports, says Bipartisan Policy Center According to the think tank, tariffs won’t help make US critical minerals more competitive. Staff Writer | February 10, 2025 | 12:07 pm
ReElement, Novare to build Africa’s first critical elements refinery The $100 million facility is expected to begin development in H2 2025. Staff Writer | February 10, 2025 | 11:40 am
US copper price premium soars to record after Trump tariff moves Since Trump became president, Comex copper has traded at a premium to the LME, ranging from about around $250 to $500. Reuters | February 10, 2025 | 10:39 am
Ontario says it would ban China from deals on minerals, energy Premier Doug Ford said the province would ban any Chinese state-owned enterprise from buying or taking equity in any government-funded asset. Bloomberg News | February 10, 2025 | 10:20 am
Gold price soars past $2,900 on new tariff threats Monday's rally marks the seventh time gold has set a new record in 2025. Staff Writer | February 10, 2025 | 9:49 am
Critical Elements secures up to $115m for Quebec’s Rose lithium project The Rose property is located in northern Québec’s Eeyou Istchee James Bay territory. Staff Writer | February 10, 2025 | 9:14 am
CATL and Lopal restart China lithium refinery despite price rout The refinery in Yichun was halted around mid-September. Bloomberg News | February 10, 2025 | 8:27 am
Iron ore price at multi-month high as improving fundamentals outweigh tariff threat Demand for the key steelmaking ingredient showed signs of recovery, supporting prices. Reuters | February 10, 2025 | 8:22 am