March 17, 2025

Congo president meets US lawmaker amid talk of mineral deal

A presidential statement described Ronny Jackson as a "special envoy" for US President Donald Trump.

March 17, 2025

Banks that saw $3,000 gold coming are staying bullish for now

Bank of America, Citigroup and Macquarie Group have all been vocal cheerleaders for gold during its breakneck rally.

March 17, 2025

Ramelius to buy Australian rival Spartan Resources for $1.5B

The combined group is set to become a leading Australian gold producer.

March 17, 2025

Trump administration seeks delay in Nippon Steel case for merger talks

Trump in February said that he would not mind if Nippon Steel took a minority stake in US Steel.

March 17, 2025

Russia plans to launch large-scale lithium production in 2030

The US Geological Survey estimated Russia's lithium reserves at about 1 million tons in 2024.

March 17, 2025

Indonesia to issue Freeport Indonesia six-month permit to export copper concentrate

Freeport was forced to stop copper cathode production at its new smelter in Gresik.

March 17, 2025

Japan’s JOGMEC, Iwatani to invest $120 million in French rare earths project

Caremag is building a rare earth refining plant in France's southwestern region of Pyrenées-Atlantiques.

March 17, 2025

Trump says no exemptions on US steel and aluminum tariffs

Trump said reciprocal duties on US trading partners would come alongside auto duties.

March 16, 2025

Lotus Resources to sell uranium to North American utility

Lotus said the buyer, whose name it did not disclose, is one of the largest energy companies in North America.

March 15, 2025

Botswana targets rich young Americans with big, natural diamonds

The country is aiming at buyers of more expensive jewellery, while highlighting that its gems can be traced back to Botswana mines through blockchain technology.