February 14, 2025

Trump says he would not mind if Nippon Steel took minority stake in US Steel

Nippon's $14.9 billion pursuit of US Steel has stretched on for more than a year.

February 14, 2025

Freeport Indonesia reduces copper ore mining to 60% capacity

Freeport Indonesia was forced to adjust upstream production as its concentrate storage facilities are full.

February 13, 2025

Gold’s lighting run rains on India’s wedding season, China offers discounts

China and India together account for more than half of global consumer gold demand.

February 13, 2025

Freeport set to resume copper concentrate exports from Indonesia this month

Indonesia has restricted raw material exports to pressure companies to refine minerals locally.

February 12, 2025

Lithium stocks drop as CATL’s refinery restart weighs on prices

The refinery reopening should be negative for lithium sector share prices, and the spot price, analysts said.

February 12, 2025

South Korea’s mint halts gold bar sales as supply tightens

The move comes as traders worldwide rush to deliver bullion to the US ahead of potential tariffs on the metal.

February 11, 2025

‘Show me the money’: record gold price is test for top miners

The next 10 days gives the top producers a chance to win back skeptical shareholders.

February 9, 2025

Nippon Steel considering ‘bold’ revision to US Steel buyout, government spokesperson says

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Sunday that there are legal questions regarding the distinction between acquisition and investment.

February 9, 2025

Trump to announce 25% steel and aluminum tariffs in latest trade escalation

The US President said he will announce reciprocal tariffs on Tuesday or Wednesday, to take effect almost immediately.

February 8, 2025

Trump says Nippon Steel eyes US Steel investment, not purchase

His comments add to investor concern that the merger agreement is effectively over.