March 5, 2025

US withdrawing from plan to help major polluters move from coal

Just Energy Transition Partnership, which consists of 10 donor nations, was first unveiled at the UN climate talks in Glasgow, Scotland in 2021.

March 5, 2025

Surge Battery approved for expanded exploration at Nevada lithium project

The decision allows the company to begin construction of new roads and cross-country trails and drill pads.

March 5, 2025

Silver price extends advance on weaker dollar and trade war worries

Silver gained as much as 1.2%, rising for a third day.

March 5, 2025

Copper prices surge as Trump signals 25% tariff on imports

Trump’s comments in a speech to Congress sparked a frenetic rally in Comex copper prices.

March 5, 2025

Trump’s tariffs drive US physical market aluminum premiums to record high

US Midwest aluminum premium is up 60% since the start of 2025.

March 4, 2025

Gold’s price disruption eases as Trump tariff trade ‘exhausted’

The gap between Comex futures and spot gold has now shrunk to around $10 an ounce from highs of about $60 in January.

March 4, 2025

Zelenskiy pledges to ‘make things right’ with US as minerals deal remains uncertain

Four sources told Reuters that the Trump administration and Ukraine plan to sign a deal giving the U.S. access to Ukrainian minerals in return for military aid.

March 4, 2025

Aluminum tariff questions throw US manufacturers into tumult

A key uncertainty is whether raw aluminum and related products incur a 25% tariff or if they get a more favorable 10% treatment for being a critical mineral.

March 4, 2025

Congo courts Trump for strategic minerals tie-up as war looms

Congo has asked for an urgent meeting between Presidents Felix Tshisekedi and Donald Trump to discuss a pact.

March 4, 2025

Trump hopes to announce Ukraine deal in address to Congress

Reuters sources say the Trump administration and Ukraine are planning to sign the minerals deal on Tuesday.