January 12, 2025

Despite Nippon Steel, US and Japan say ties stronger than ever

Analysts say that while the blocked deal could have a chilling effect on Japanese investment into the US, any damage to their wider relationship will probably be limited.

January 10, 2025

Toxic traces of lead mining in Missouri are hard to erase

The EPA has spent $127 million since 2020 on remediating mine waste and removing lead-contaminated soil in southeast Missouri’s Old Lead Belt.

January 10, 2025

Altius Minerals wins arbitration decision on Nevada gold royalty rights

Altius interprets the award as providing for significant expansion of its royalty rights on the Silicon project held by AngloGold.

January 10, 2025

Gold price rises for fourth straight day with US payrolls in focus

Bullion traded near $2,670 an ounce — touching the highest since mid-December.

January 10, 2025

US lobbied Greenland rare earths developer Tanbreez not to sell to China

President-elect Trump has expressed interest in taking control of the island.

January 9, 2025

CME copper hits two-month highs, focus on US import tariffs

The contract was last up 1.0% at $4.2795.

January 9, 2025

Tariff fears spark disconnect in silver and copper markets

Copper and silver futures in New York are surging above rival international price benchmarks as traders ramp up bets that Donald Trump will impose hefty import tariffs.

January 9, 2025

Hudbay increases stake in Arizona Sonoran to 9.99%

The proceeds will be used by Arizona Sonoran to advance its flagship Cactus project.

January 9, 2025

Column: Global seaborne iron ore had a good 2024, but it’s all China

The world's imports increased a modest 3.6% to a record high in 2024, however the boost was nearly totally driven by China.

January 9, 2025

Korea Zinc in talks with US buyers to supply antimony, chairman says

China's export ban to the US disrupted the market for the mineral used in semiconductors.