April 7, 2025

Trump orders fresh review of Nippon Steel’s bid for US Steel

The White House directive sent the share price of US Steel up over 13%.

April 7, 2025

Op-Ed: Mining alone won’t lead to critical minerals independence — processing will pave the way

There is a growing chorus of voices championing increased exploration and resource discovery in the global scramble to secure critical minerals.

April 7, 2025

Chinese buyers snapped up copper as prices plunged below $8,500

Copper prices plunged as much as 7.7% within 15 minutes of opening on the LME.

April 7, 2025

Gold, copper prices extend decline amid tariff aftershock

Gold has retreated below $3,000, but remains one of the top-performing commodities in 2025.

April 7, 2025

China deploys rare earths as weapon in trade war with Trump

Beijing said Friday it will tighten controls on exports of seven types of rare earths.

April 7, 2025

Ukrainian team to travel to US this week to discuss minerals deal

The Trump administration has proposed a broader minerals deal, which Ukraine has been reviewing recently.

April 6, 2025

Germany may look to withdraw its gold from US

Germany has some 1,200 tonnes, or about a third of its gold stored in the vaults of the New York Federal Reserve in Manhattan.

April 4, 2025

Breakthrough Cu-Ta-Li alloy could transform aerospace, defense applications, researchers say

US Army Research Laboratory developed nanostructured copper alloy with exceptional thermal stability and mechanical strength.

April 4, 2025

Barrick eyes 30% production growth by 2030

The company is also considering changing its name from Barrick Gold to Barrick Mining to reflect its changing production profile, chairman John Thornton said.

April 4, 2025

US tariff blitz bolsters Goldman’s bearish view on iron ore

Goldman expects steel exports will fall by around 15% in 2025.