March 9, 2025

Trump says he expects Zelenskiy to come around on minerals deal

After intense US pressure on Zelenskiy to stop fighting, Ukrainian and US officials are meeting in Saudi Arabia this week to resume discussions.

March 9, 2025

US, Congo in ‘exploratory talks’ over minerals deal: FT

One of Africa's most richly endowed countries, the DRC is world’s largest producer of cobalt -- accounting for over 70% of global production.

March 7, 2025

US steel CEOs urge Trump to resist metal tariff exemptions

Nine US steel industry executives sent a letter on March 7, just days before the US is expected to implement a 25% tariff on all steel imports.

March 7, 2025

Outflow from London gold vaults to US slows down, says LBMA

The amount of gold stored in the London vaults at the end of February fell by 0.7% month on month.

March 7, 2025

i-80 Gold delivers positive economics for Granite Creek underground, open pit in Nevada

The Granite Creek project is proximal to the Twin Creeks and Turquoise Ridge mining operations run by Nevada Gold Mines.

March 7, 2025

Cleveland-Cliffs offers cash bonus to employees buying American-made cars

The “Buy American” incentive applies to nearly 30,000 Cliffs' employees and will run through calendar 2025.

March 7, 2025

Metal for bullets risks bigger shortage after near-300% surge

A global shortage of antimony could worsen as the US and Europe replenish stockpiles of bullets used in Ukraine.

March 7, 2025

Newmont widens output gap over gold mining rivals

The biggest gold miners are jostling for dominance over the bullion market.

March 6, 2025

US delays Canada, Mexico tariffs

The announcement comes a day after Trump gave a 30-day tariff reprieve to the big three automakers.

March 6, 2025

China fuels EV battery boom as industry landscape shifts, Adamas says

“The growth in battery capacity is not just about numbers; it signals a fundamental shift in how we source critical metals and design EV batteries," noted Frik Els.