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Tariff fears spark disconnect in silver and copper markets

Copper and silver futures in New York are surging above rival international price benchmarks as traders ramp up bets that Donald Trump will impose hefty import tariffs.

Bloomberg News | January 9, 2025 | 11:13 am

Hudbay increases stake in Arizona Sonoran to 9.99%

The proceeds will be used by Arizona Sonoran to advance…

Staff Writer | January 9, 2025 | 8:29 am

Column: Global seaborne iron ore had a good 2024, but it’s all China

The world's imports increased a modest 3.6% to a record…

Reuters | January 9, 2025 | 7:14 am

Korea Zinc in talks with US buyers to supply antimony, chairman says

China's export ban to the US disrupted the market for…

Reuters | January 9, 2025 | 6:52 am

Canada disputes Trump’s claims of resource independence

Energy Minister Jonathan Wilkinson said Trump’s assertion that America doesn't…

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 9, 2025 | 4:12 am

CHARTS: The coming critical minerals trade war is BRICS short of a load

"While a large number of countries around the world continue to talk about securing raw material supply, China is actually doing something about it."

Frik Els | December 24, 2024 | 1:11 pm

How the Trump administration can support lithium independence

America has become unacceptably reliant on foreign competitors for critical materials and manufacturing processes.

Farrell Gregory and Sasha Gordon | December 24, 2024 | 7:15 am

Solar, EVs and a big exit from coal: 2024’s good climate news

Solar capacity around the world was rolled out at a record pace, as bargain panel prices helped countries deploy cleaner energy.

Bloomberg News | December 24, 2024 | 4:55 am

Gold price steadies as traders focus on uncertain 2025 rate path

Gold has hit successive records this year and is set to close 2024 more than 25% higher.

Bloomberg News | December 24, 2024 | 4:36 am

President Biden to decide fate of Nippon Steel’s $15bn bid for US Steel

CFIUS said on Monday that allowing Nippon Steel to take over US Steel could result in lower domestic steel production.

Reuters | December 23, 2024 | 4:46 pm

Arcadium shareholders approve $6.7bn sale to Rio Tinto

Shares of Arcadium Lithium rose about 7% in extended trading after the company said that about 98% of its shareholders had voted in favor of the sale.

Reuters | December 23, 2024 | 3:47 pm