LME copper spreads surge to premium on short coveringWorries about tariffs on copper had spurred traders to buy copper on the US Comex exchange and sell on the LME.Reuters | February 14, 2025 | 6:55 am
Rio Tinto clears final hurdles for $6.7B Arcadium Lithium buyThe acquisition of Arcadium is Rio Tinto's biggest deal in…Cecilia Jamasmie | February 14, 2025 | 3:48 am
Qatari royal loses UK lawsuit over ‘Idol’s Eye’ diamondAn expert had valued the diamond at around $27 million,…Reuters | February 13, 2025 | 9:57 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
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
Poland’s copper tax cut may be extended beyond 2027, says minister The copper mine tax was levied in 2012 and is based on local production and price. Reuters | February 10, 2025 | 8:11 am
Firebird Metals signs MOU with Eramet for manganese ore supply The parties will work to convert the MOU into a long-term supply agreement by 2026. Staff Writer | February 10, 2025 | 7:39 am
EU says it would react to US steel tariffs, awaits details Trump said on Sunday that he would introduce new 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports into the US. Reuters | February 10, 2025 | 7:21 am
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. Reuters | February 9, 2025 | 3:07 pm
London sees record gold outflow in January in race to ship to US The amount of gold stored in London vaults fell by 4.9 million troy ounces in January, the largest monthly decline since records began in 2016. Bloomberg News | February 7, 2025 | 7:22 am
Anglo American nears De Beers spinoff Botswana, which holds a 15% stake in De Beers valued at $2.5 billion, is considering increasing its stake in the diamond miner. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 7, 2025 | 4:03 am
BOE says tariff premium is fueling clamor to withdraw gold Tariff worries have led to premiums in the New York market and weeks-long queues to withdraw metal from the BOE. Bloomberg News | February 6, 2025 | 1:53 pm