May 14, 2025

What a long, strange trip it’s been since Nixon took USD off the gold standard

The chart of SPX and gold shows that volatility was hard-wired into a macro market situation that had been relatively normal prior to August 1971.

May 14, 2025

US establishes new tin supply chain in deal with Rwanda’s Trinity Metals

The move comes as Rwanda seeks to diversify its mineral exports and strengthen trade relations with the US.

May 14, 2025

China pauses rare earth export curbs targeting US entities

Move is part of the trade detente struck between the world’s two largest economies.

May 14, 2025

Gold price falls below $3,200 as focus shifts from safe havens

Bullion has now declined 9% from its high of $3,500 last month amid elevated trade war fears.

May 13, 2025

Tariffs are reshaping the EV industry — and the deals behind it

Tariffs drive up the cost of making EVs—even those assembled in the US—by increasing prices on essential materials.

May 13, 2025

MTM Critical Metals secures permitted Texas industrial site for recovery plant

The facility will focus on recovering high-value critical metals – such as gallium, germanium, indium and gold-rich e-waste.

May 13, 2025

Ukraine, US sign additional documents on implementing minerals deal

The move brings both countries closer to finalizing a major profit-sharing deal aimed at securing US investment opportunities in Ukraine.

May 13, 2025

Syria pitches Ukraine-like minerals deal to US: Times

The overtures to Washington are part of Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa's pledge to end Syria's international sanctions.

May 13, 2025

Copper prices rise amid US-China trade truce

Tariff reductions announced Monday by Washington and Beijing eased pressure on commodities markets.

May 13, 2025

China issues first rare earth magnet export permits, includes Volkswagen suppliers

China has issued export permits to at least four rare earth magnet producers.