June 3, 2025

Diplomats, automakers push Beijing to loosen rare earth magnet export restrictions

India is organizing a trip to China for auto executives in the next two to three weeks.

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.