February 9, 2025

Trump to announce 25% steel and aluminum tariffs in latest trade escalation

The US President said he will announce reciprocal tariffs on Tuesday or Wednesday, to take effect almost immediately.

February 8, 2025

Trump says Nippon Steel eyes US Steel investment, not purchase

His comments add to investor concern that the merger agreement is effectively over.

February 7, 2025

Trudeau tells CEOs Trump wants to annex Canada for critical minerals

Canadian Prime Minister said US President's desire to annex the northern nation “is a real thing” due to its abundance of critical minerals.

February 7, 2025

Rio Tinto’s US Borax donates $600,000 to support communities impacted by LA wildfires

The donations are going to Kern County Fire Department, Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation and the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank.

February 7, 2025

London sees record gold outflow in January in race to ship to US

The amount of gold stored in London vaults fell by 4.9 million troy ounces in January, the largest monthly decline since records began in 2016.

February 6, 2025

Tungsten miner says clients in shock as China chokes supply

China accounts for about 80% of the world’s tungsten output.

February 6, 2025

Trump meets US Steel CEO to discuss its long sought tie up with Japan

Nippon Steel said on Thursday that its bid fits with Trump's goal of a stronger US as the leaders of the two allies prepared to meet.

February 6, 2025

BOE says tariff premium is fueling clamor to withdraw gold

Tariff worries have led to premiums in the New York market and weeks-long queues to withdraw metal from the BOE.

February 6, 2025

Column: Another cobalt bust but this time it’s different

The cobalt market is no stranger to boom and bust cycles but the current downturn is unprecedented and no-one is sure how long it's going to last.

February 6, 2025

Aurubis CFO sees uplift from sulphuric acid, AI industry demand amid earnings beat

The company is building a second module at its new recycling plant in the US state of Georgia.