Gold Prices Jump to Record High Following Surprise US Tariff Ruling

Some of the most widely used types of gold bars would be subject to U.S. tariffs, customs agency officials ruled, a particular blow to Switzerland’s large gold refining industry.

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Gold Miners Feared Dead in Congo After Landslide

Thousands of people were working on the informal mining site in eastern Congo, in an area controlled by an armed gang.

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U.S. Steel Producers Raise Prices After Tariffs Stymie Imports

Steel producers like Cleveland Cliffs and Steel Dynamics both said this week that they raised prices after President Trump imposed a 50 percent tariff on imports.

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Seabed-Mining Firm Faces Legal Questions Over Trump Policy

After Trump pledged to open international waters to mining, The Metals Company sought U.S. permits. But other countries are raising legal concerns.

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China’s Hardball Tactics Set Tone for Difficult Summit with Europe

Beijing is betting that economic pressure and diplomatic defiance will force concessions, but its stance could put more strain on its ties with Europe at a crucial time.

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What to Know About the Rare Earths Mining Boom in Myanmar

In the chaos of war, there’s nothing to stop Chinese firms from ravaging the landscape and extracting the minerals, which end up in China.

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Trump’s Copper Tariff Threat Leaves Companies Scrambling

President Trump wants America to produce more of the much-needed mineral, but a 50 percent tariff could undermine his aim of a manufacturing renaissance.

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U.S. Copper Prices Surge on Trump’s Threat of 50% Tariff

Prices for the metal hit a record high after the president suggested a higher rate than many analysts were expecting.

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Trump to Discuss Economic Investment With African Leaders at White House Meeting

The administration is aiming to strike deals to expand the United States’ access to critical minerals and to counter China’s rising influence in Africa.

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China’s Rare Earth Origin Story, Explained

Low environmental standards helped China become the world’s low-cost producer of rare earths, but Beijing was also focused on helping the industry.

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