June 6, 2025

Trump says Xi to restart rare earth flows, sets date for talks

The developments come as the world’s two largest economies look to resolve a simmering dispute over tariffs and technology that has unnerved markets.

June 6, 2025

Gold’s cheaper precious metal peers surge to multi-year highs

Silver extended gains to 13-year highs and platinum reached the highest since early 2022, signaling growing investor appetite for precious metals used in key industries.

June 6, 2025

Some miners “woefully unprepared” for cyberattacks, says ethical hacker

Cyber-attacks on mining companies are growing and costing the mining and energy industries millions of dollars.

June 6, 2025

China issues rare earth licenses to suppliers of top 3 US automakers

At least some of the licenses are valid for six months, the two sources told Reuters.

June 6, 2025

Mosaic cuts 2025 phosphate forecast on plant setbacks, shares drop

Mosaic now expects to produce between 7 million and 7.3 million tonnes of phosphate this year.

June 6, 2025

Gold price fades on upbeat US jobs report

The decline follows new US data that showed a largely stable labour market for the month of May.

June 6, 2025

China’s rare earth weapon changes contours of trade war battlefield

Several European auto suppliers shut down production lines this week after running out of supplies.

June 6, 2025

Gold-mining ETFs losing their shine following torrid 2025 rally

Investors are exiting exchange-traded funds that track the shares of gold-mining companies.

June 6, 2025

Trump and Xi agree to more talks as trade disputes brew

The highly anticipated call came in the middle of a dispute over rare earth minerals.

June 5, 2025

Nippon Steel, US seek 8-day pause in litigation to resolve deal concerns

Trump administration on Thursday asked a US appeals court to extend a pause to give them more time to reach a deal.