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.

March 4, 2025

Canada shoots back with tariffs on US

Canada has retaliated with C$30 billion worth of duties against the United States.

March 4, 2025

Highland Copper obtains new air permit for Copperwood project in Michigan

The new permit provides "flexibility" in power generation for the proposed underground mine, the company said.

March 4, 2025

PDAC: Teck plans to sell to Asia to avoid US tariffs

The company typically sells zinc to the US and has been developing a contingency plan for months.

March 4, 2025

Trump triggers trade war with tariffs on Canada, China and Mexico

US President Donald Trump's new 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada took effect on Tuesday, along with a doubling of duties on Chinese goods to 20%.

March 3, 2025

UK sees Ukraine mineral deal as insufficient US security promise

“The mineral deal is not enough on its own,” UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday.

March 3, 2025

Toronto exchange’s mining dominance under threat as explorers exit

The Toronto Stock Exchange represents 40% of the world’s public mining companies, compared to 56% in 2010.

March 3, 2025

Iron ore price at more than 6-week low on mounting tariff tensions

Also weighing on iron ore prices were resumed market talks of China's possible plans of slashing crude steel output.