July 9, 2025

Indicator of Chinese copper import demand jumps 38% after Trump tariff announcement

The Yangshan copper premium rose to $40 a metric ton on Wednesday, up from Tuesday's 11-month low of $29.

July 9, 2025

GM-backed EnergyX buys lithium-rich acreage in US Smackover formation

The deal boosts the holdings of EnergyX to roughly 47,500 acres in the Smackover.

July 9, 2025

Sprott pure-play silver ETF reaches $100M in AUM

The ETF was launched by Sprott Asset Management on January 15, 2025.

July 9, 2025

Trump to host African leaders offering major mining ventures

Trump invited the leaders of Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania and Senegal for a three-day summit at the White House.

July 9, 2025

Top copper producer Chile demands US tariff clarity

President Gabriel Boric said he had yet to hear from the US and called for "official" communication on the announced 50% tariff.

July 9, 2025

Copper price soars to record as Trump announces 50% tariff

In New York, the most-traded copper futures jumped to a record $5.9535/lb.

July 8, 2025

Codelco in ‘wait-and-see’ mode after Trump tariff bombshell

Chairman Maximo Pacheco said the firm wanted to know which copper products would be included in the tariff.

July 8, 2025

Third of chip production could face copper supply disruptions by 2035, PwC report says

By 2035, most of the 17 countries supplying the chip industry will be at risk of drought, PwC said.

July 8, 2025

Canadian mining magnate seeks US projects as Trump deregulates

Frank Giustra’s search for his next mining investments isn’t limited to the US, with only a handful of countries ruled out.

July 8, 2025

Column: London Metal Exchange reaps the rewards of tariff turmoil

The London Metal Exchange has recorded its highest quarterly volumes since 2014.