June 2, 2025 China’s rare earths grip gives Xi leverage in US trade duel China is gaining ground in the standoff, as Washington is still a decade away from securing rare earths independently from Beijing, one analyst said.
June 2, 2025 Gold price surges near one-month peak as geopolitical risks mount Spot gold surged 2.6% to its highest since the first week of May.
June 2, 2025 Copper price jumps on weaker dollar and tariff fears The rally followed Trump’s announcement that the US will double tariffs on steel and aluminum to 50%.
June 2, 2025 Silver price marches past $34 on renewed trade tensions The metal rallied over 4% as markets digested a potential re-escalation in Sino-American trade conflicts.
June 2, 2025 Aluminum premium for US buyers soars after Trump doubles tariffs US Midwest aluminum premium up 164% since start of 2025.
June 2, 2025 ioneer quadruples Rhyolite Ridge reserves, costs double Reserves increase and extended mine life come with a higher price tag: capital expenditure more than doubled to $1.67 billion.
June 1, 2025 Trump, Xi likely to speak soon on minerals trade dispute, aides say White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said no specific date for the conversation has been set.
June 1, 2025 Car makers warn China’s rare earth curbs could halt production The head of the trade group representing General Motors, Toyota, Volkswagen, Hyundai and others raised urgent concerns in a letter to the Trump administration.
June 1, 2025 Japan proposes rare earth cooperation with US in trade talks Sources cited in the Yomiuri Shimbun said the Japanese government is considering providing technical support for the processing and refining of minerals.
May 30, 2025 Jaime Carrasco, rising rates signal bond market is breaking — gold is the lifeboat Markets are on edge as the Fed signals growing uncertainty around the path for interest rates, while borrowing costs continue to climb […]
Silver price: Here’s what to watch for after wild ride past $80 Surging investor interest in China has been a key driver of silver prices in recent days. December 30, 2025 | 08:59 am
