March 11, 2025

US considers emergency powers to restart closed coal plants

“Under the national energy emergency, which President Trump has declared, we’ve got to keep every coal plant open,” the US Interior Secretary said.

March 11, 2025

Aluminum premiums for US buyers hit record after Trump doubles tariffs

Canadian smelters account for most primary and alloyed aluminum shipped to the United States.

March 11, 2025

Gold price climbs as investors seek safety amid tariff flip-flop

Bullion pushed higher following a small drop Monday, when President Donald Trump’s signalled that the economy could first suffer following the tariffs.

March 11, 2025

Rio Tinto seeks to raise up to $9 billion for Arcadium Lithium buyout

Rio is tapping the US investment-grade bond market to raise as much as $5 billion to repay a loan used to buy Arcadium.

March 11, 2025

Tariff turmoil leaves US factories paying more for metal than overseas rivals

American manufacturers are paying much higher prices for aluminum, steel and copper than rival plants overseas.

March 11, 2025

US-backed TechMet eyes Ukraine lithium asset

TechMet, a $1.2 billion Dublin-based investment fund, is looking to develop the Dobra lithium project in central Ukraine.

March 10, 2025

Freeport sees $500 million annual boost if Trump declares copper as critical

Trump told the US Congress last week he would "take historic action to dramatically expand production of critical minerals."

March 10, 2025

Peru prepares US delegation in bid to avert copper tariffs

“The rules of the game are changing quickly under the new North American administration,” Energy and Mines Minister Jorge Montero said on Monday.

March 10, 2025

Morgan Stanley sees upside for copper prices amid potential US tariffs

Copper prices remain 16% higher year-to-date in 2025.

March 10, 2025

Column: US tariff threat brings boom time for physical copper traders

While markets gyrate to the uncertain beat of tariffs, physical copper traders are reaping the rewards of the turmoil.