June 25, 2022 US court upholds Arizona land swap deal for Rio Tinto copper mine A US appeals court has ruled that the federal government may give thousands of acres in Arizona to Rio Tinto.
June 24, 2022 Metal traders leave Trafigura as falling prices hurt profits The departures come against a backdrop of falling commodity prices that has been less profitable for Trafigura than the booming markets earlier in the year.
June 24, 2022 New US program targets rare minerals needs for EVs and solar panels The US is already sharing information with countries seeking foreign funding for mining projects and allied governments, foreign mining companies and financial institutions that can help kick-start projects.
June 24, 2022 Gold price on track for another weekly loss as rate hikes loom "There are a confluence of forces that are driving gold prices in both directions, forcing it to remain in a small range," one analyst said.
June 24, 2022 Global commodity shock enters next phase with recession test What the rest of the year holds for raw materials from crude oil and natural gas to grains, gold, and iron ore?
June 24, 2022 Sibanye-Stillwater’s Montana mine to remain halted for 4-6 weeks The Stillwater mine, which accounts for 60% of the company’s production in the US, may remain shut until August.
June 23, 2022 Copper price at 16-month low as slowdown fears hit industrial metals market "The commodity world’s flagship is under fire,” one analyst said.
June 23, 2022 Tesla and Volkswagen square off in duel for electric-car dominance Tesla delivered more than 936,000 EVs worldwide last year, while VW sold some 453,000 fully electric cars.
June 23, 2022 US allots $74 million to critical minerals mapping Investment will fund research and mapping of areas with potential for critical minerals to strengthen key domestic supply chains.
June 22, 2022 Minnesota Court of Appeals dismisses challenge to PolyMet air permit Ruling ends string of litigation for one of copper-nickel project's key permits.
Copper price racks up longest rally since 2017 with bulls at the helm Futures have rallied by more than 40% this year, setting up the biggest annual advance since 2009. December 30, 2025 | 09:12 am
