February 10, 2025 Ontario says it would ban China from deals on minerals, energy Premier Doug Ford said the province would ban any Chinese state-owned enterprise from buying or taking equity in any government-funded asset.
February 10, 2025 CATL and Lopal restart China lithium refinery despite price rout The refinery in Yichun was halted around mid-September.
February 10, 2025 Iron ore price at multi-month high as improving fundamentals outweigh tariff threat Demand for the key steelmaking ingredient showed signs of recovery, supporting prices.
February 10, 2025 Poland’s copper tax cut may be extended beyond 2027, says minister The copper mine tax was levied in 2012 and is based on local production and price.
February 10, 2025 Botswana sees 3.3% growth in 2025 amid upturn in diamond market Botswana is the world's leading producer of diamonds by value.
February 10, 2025 Nornickel reports 37% drop in 2024 net profit Western sanctions and low metals prices squeezed the miner's 2024 earnings.
February 10, 2025 EU says it would react to US steel tariffs, awaits details Trump said on Sunday that he would introduce new 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports into the US.
February 10, 2025 South Africa halts search for trapped illegal miners over safety concerns The miners were unable to exit the shaft after a pulley system used to enter and exit the mine snapped.
February 10, 2025 Brazil denies report of potential tax on US tech firms after Trump steel tariffs The South American country is one of the largest sources of US steel imports.
February 9, 2025 Nippon Steel considering ‘bold’ revision to US Steel buyout, government spokesperson says Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Sunday that there are legal questions regarding the distinction between acquisition and investment.
World No. 2 gold miner is ‘willing to move’ on M&A, CEO says Agnico Eagle CEO Ammar Al-Joundi said the gold producer is “very well-positioned” to pursue acquisitions should opportunities emerge. February 13, 2026 | 02:47 pm
