US floats idea of launching critical minerals tariff probe The US Geological Survey currently lists 50 different minerals that it considers to be critical. Staff Writer | April 3, 2025 | 11:44 am
Trump’s tariffs shake markets, threaten metals trade The tariffs include a universal 10% levy on imports and targeted measures on 60 countries, marking a major shift in trade policy. MINING.COM Editor | April 3, 2025 | 10:56 am
Copper price plummets amid fears of Trump tariffs hurting demand Most major copper producers also saw significant losses in the stock market. Staff Writer | April 3, 2025 | 9:51 am
Alpayana boosts hostile bid for Sierra Metals by 31% The new bid values Sierra Metals at C$235 million. Frédéric Tomesco - The Northern Miner | April 3, 2025 | 8:59 am
Gold price retreats from record as it joins market selloff triggered by tariffs Traders attributed gold's dip to profit-taking and investors selling some of their bullion holdings to cover losses in other asset classes. Staff Writer | April 3, 2025 | 8:10 am
Argentina’s economic rock star Milei attracts mining So far, 11 companies have applied under Milei's Regime for Large Investments. Colin McClelland - The Northern Miner | April 3, 2025 | 8:00 am
The race to get gold bars into the US screeches to a halt US premiums for precious metals tumbled after a list of exemptions from the tariffs included gold, silver, platinum and palladium. Bloomberg News | April 3, 2025 | 6:59 am
Trump’s policies to spur further central bank gold buying Central banks bought over 1,000 tons of gold annually since 2022. Reuters | April 3, 2025 | 6:48 am
Galan Lithium rejects $150M bid for Argentine projects The Australian lithium explorer dismissed the bid as "opportunistic" and "undervalued," claiming it doesn't reflect its assets' potential. Cecilia Jamasmie | April 3, 2025 | 3:56 am