Other Commodities
Sinking in Crude: Oil Markets Drown in Tariff Turmoil and OPEC Supply
Oil prices crumbled Thursday, plunging more than 6% in a single session, as a wave of panic selling swept through financial markets. The catalyst? A one-two punch of new tariffs announced by former President Donald Trump and a surprise increase in oil …
The Iron Curtain: BHP's Quiet Plan to Leave Iron Ore Behind
In a move that could have redefined the face of global mining, BHP Group—the world’s largest listed mining company—quietly explored the idea of spinning off its iron ore and coal divisions. According to three sources close to the matter, the discussions took …
Trump’s America First Agenda Dives into Deep-Sea Mining
The White House is considering a sweeping executive order that would fundamentally reshape how the United States engages in deep-sea mining. If approved, this directive could bypass the long-standing international oversight of the United Nations-backed …
Claw and Order: Antimony Rules the Resource Realm
Picture this: You’re standing in front of one of those maddening arcade claw machines, the kind where the prize—be it a plush toy or a shiny trinket—dangles just out of reach. You drop your coin, maneuver the claw, and pray it snags something good. Now, swap …
Could President Trump Be the Reason America Starts Mining Its Own Potash?
The United States is one of the largest consumers of potash in the world, yet it produces almost none of it. A staggering 98% of the potash used in American agriculture and industry is imported, with Canada supplying the bulk of it. Other key suppliers include …
J.P. Morgan Turns Bullish on Mining, Upgrades Sector to “Overweight”
J.P. Morgan has made a decisive shift in its outlook for the mining and metals sector, upgrading its stance to “overweight” from the previous “underweight” position. The investment bank’s latest report underscores a growing confidence in the sector’s recovery, …
The EU’s €22.5 Billion Plan to Secure Its Raw Material Future with 47 Strategic Projects
The European Commission has taken a historic step in ensuring Europe’s long-term industrial and economic security by approving a list of 47 Strategic Projects aimed at bolstering the domestic production and processing of critical raw materials. This milestone …
Metallic Mayhem: Vitol and Gunvor’s Big Aluminum Play Sparks Chaos
Vitol Group and Gunvor Group, two of the world’s largest energy traders, have sent shockwaves through the global metals markets with their aggressive aluminum bets. The scale of their positions on the London Metal Exchange (LME) has not only raised eyebrows …
Can a US-Congo Deal Unlock Trillions in Mineral Wealth and Stability?
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is a country of immense natural wealth, yet it has been mired in conflict for decades. From ethnic and political violence to disputes over its vast mineral resources, the country remains at the heart of global …
U.S. Tariff Fears Drive Copper Prices to the Brink of Historic Highs
Copper prices remain volatile, hovering near the crucial $10,000-per-ton threshold as fears over potential U.S. tariffs send ripples through global markets. The metal surged past the five-digit milestone earlier this week, fueled by mounting concerns over …