June 24, 2019 Global copper mine production to grow 3.5% annually — report Global copper mine production will see steady growth over the next few years, supported by markets with low operating costs and improving copper prices.
June 24, 2019 US waives tariffs on Japanese aluminum for Tesla battery cells The U.S. Commerce Department has agreed to Tesla's request to waive 10% tariffs on imported aluminum from Japan.
June 24, 2019 US Supreme Court turns away challenge to Trump steel tariffs Trump imposed 25% tariffs on imported steel and 10% tariffs on imported aluminum in March 2018 based on national security grounds.
June 24, 2019 Rio Tinto breaks ground at Madison copper-gold project in Montana The move follows an earn-in agreement between the two companies, under which Kennecott Exploration can acquire a 55% stake in the property.
June 23, 2019 Proposed US mining legislation follows strict party lines — editorial For miners, probably the worst part of the bill is its proposed imposition of a 12.5% royalty on all new mining operations, and 8% on existing ones.
June 21, 2019 Visualizing US energy use in one giant chart U.S. energy use has been generally increasing, eventually topping 100 quads per year by 2018.
June 21, 2019 The winners and losers from surging iron ore prices In the world of metals and mining, sometimes it’s better to sell the raw product rather than the finished one.
June 21, 2019 OEMs a barrier in transition to autonomy in mining — report The study finds technology and business model obstacles in pursuing full autonomy; urges mining sector to create open and interoperable standards.
June 20, 2019 Gold mining stocks on a tear Gold price surge to highest since 2013 light fire under gold mining stocks.
June 20, 2019 Trump, Trudeau seek collaboration on critical minerals Washington has grown concerned about its dependence on imports of rare earth minerals from China after Beijing suggested using them as leverage in their trade war.
Gold price surpasses $4,900 as record rally carries on Spot gold rose nearly 2% to set a fresh all-time high of $4,923.63 per ounce. January 22, 2026 | 11:59 am
