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.

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%.