June 3, 2025 Iron ore price nears 2-month low on Trump’s tariff hike plan, weak China data China's manufacturing activity shrank for the first time in eight months in May.
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.
CME changes margin-setting methodology for precious metals As of January 13, the CME will set margins for gold, silver, platinum and palladium based on a percentage of contract value, it said. January 13, 2026 | 07:27 am
