June 2, 2025 China’s rare earths grip gives Xi leverage in US trade duel China is gaining ground in the standoff, as Washington is still a decade away from securing rare earths independently from Beijing, one analyst said.
June 2, 2025 Eramet shares slide as Gabon plans manganese ore export ban Gabon announced an export ban on unrefined manganese from 2029.
June 2, 2025 Aluminum premium for US buyers soars after Trump doubles tariffs US Midwest aluminum premium up 164% since start of 2025.
June 2, 2025 Column: South Africa’s 2025 draft mineral bill requires revisions to attract investment A key concern is the reintroduction of strict ministerial consent for any change in shareholding or control.
June 1, 2025 Perenti secures $708M contract from Endeavour Mining The five-year contract through the Australian service miner's joint venture unit will start from June 1.
June 1, 2025 Trump, Xi likely to speak soon on minerals trade dispute, aides say White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said no specific date for the conversation has been set.
June 1, 2025 Car makers warn China’s rare earth curbs could halt production The head of the trade group representing General Motors, Toyota, Volkswagen, Hyundai and others raised urgent concerns in a letter to the Trump administration.
May 30, 2025 Trump to double steel, aluminum tariffs to aid Nippon-US Steel US president said the move would help protect American steelworkers.
May 30, 2025 ArcelorMittal partners with Sandvik to bolster rotary drilling fleet in Canada The first two Sandvik DR412i drills have been delivered to the company's Québec operations.
May 30, 2025 Russia to provide state support for ailing coal industry Russia's coal exports fell 6% last year, pressured by infrastructure disruptions as well as the sanctions.
BNP backs gold price to hit $6,000 as rally ‘makes sense’ The gold-silver ratio, while still lower than its two-year average in the 80s, has bounced back, said Wilson, BNP’s director of commodities strategy. February 10, 2026 | 03:14 pm
