March 12, 2025

Trump metals tariffs draw swift retaliation from Canada and EU

Canada, the biggest foreign supplier of steel and aluminum to the US, has announced 25% retaliatory tariffs on goods worth C$29.8 billion in total.

March 12, 2025

Rhodium price hits 20-month high after Amplats’ bid

Spot rhodium prices hit highest since June 2023.

March 12, 2025

Copper smelting activity falls for the first time in four months, satellite data shows

The change was driven mainly by Europe, Asia (excluding China) and Oceania.

March 11, 2025

Spain to map out critical resources in raw material push

The move is part of the European Union's quest to ensure a supply of critical minerals while reducing its dependence on China.

March 11, 2025

US-backed TechMet eyes Ukraine lithium asset

TechMet, a $1.2 billion Dublin-based investment fund, is looking to develop the Dobra lithium project in central Ukraine.

March 10, 2025

ArcelorMittal to temporarily halt production at its two main French plants

ArcelorMittal $275 million maintenance program pauses operations at its Dunkirk and Fos-sur-Mer plants in France for several months.

March 10, 2025

Palliser steps up pressure on Rio Tinto to drop dual listing

Rio Tinto operates as a dual-listed company, with separate shareholder bases in the UK (PLC) and Australia (Limited).

March 7, 2025

Rio Tinto scraps plans to raise up to $5 billion in share sale

Executives at the mining giant had floated the possibility of an equity offering in recent investor meetings after announcing its results.

March 7, 2025

Outflow from London gold vaults to US slows down, says LBMA

The amount of gold stored in the London vaults at the end of February fell by 0.7% month on month.

March 7, 2025

Uzbek gold miner ramps up London IPO preparations

Navoi Mining & Metallurgical Co. is one of the world’s largest gold producers.