June 24, 2025 Trump tariffs fan calls by European metal producers for scrap export curbs Scrap metal exports to the United States nearly tripled in the first three months of 2025 versus the same period a year earlier.
June 24, 2025 Gold price takes a beating on ceasefire news Gold price falls more than $50 an ounce after Trump's surprise announcement that Israel and Iran had agreed to a complete ceasefire.
June 23, 2025 EU needs rare earths strategic reserves against China threat, commissioner says Stephane Sejourne said he would launch further tenders this year to promote alternative raw material sources.
June 23, 2025 Copper squeeze deepens as LME stockpiles plunge Copper is experiencing an historic backwardation as traders react to rapidly falling inventories, potential US tariffs, and a pricing crisis at smelters.
June 23, 2025 Key trader in Trafigura’s nickel nightmare joins Abu Dhabi’s IRH IRH has been one of the most aggressive buyers of assets in the metals and mining industry in recent years.
June 20, 2025 Niger junta seizes French nuclear giant Orano’s uranium mine The mine seizure highlights the shift by military-led states in the Sahel region against Western interests.
June 20, 2025 LME imposes new restrictions on holders of large positions The action was taken to head off the development of a potential "corner" on the market or an "undesirable situation", it said.
June 20, 2025 Orano opposes planned Niger nationalization of its Somair mine Niger said late on Thursday it planned to nationalize the Somair mine after months of worsening relations.
June 20, 2025 Trafigura backs Euro Sun’s Rovina Valley with $200M financing deal The financing will provide capital for feasibility work, permitting and pre-development work at the project.
June 20, 2025 ArcelorMittal signs deal to sell steel mill and iron ore mine in Bosnia The completion of the deal is planned for the third quarter of 2025.
Lynas Rare Earths CEO to retire after over a decade in role Amanda Lacaze would remain with the company until the end of the current financial year to enable a smooth transition, Lynas said. January 12, 2026 | 03:13 pm
