Oil shock could sharply raise mining costs: BMO
If crude hits $100 a barrel, mining costs could rise about 20% for iron ore, 16% for copper and 9% for gold.
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US pours $1B into Latin America critical minerals
The United States has poured more than $1 billion into critical minerals investments across Latin America since January 2025, signalling a more assertive effort by Washington to secure supplies of…
Middle East conflict jolts energy and metals markets
BMO analysts warn disruptions to oil, chemicals and minerals could reshape commodity markets if tensions persist.
Opinion: Will energy eclipse critical metals as a hedge?
What does Europe, a continent starved for commodities, do when it faces future shortages of critical minerals and energy? According to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, the decision is straightforward: Make…
Shorter commodity cycles reshaping trading, value: McKinsey
Shorter, more frequent commodity volatility cycles are reshaping global trading strategies and concentrating value among the most sophisticated players, according to new analysis from McKinsey & Company. The report finds…
Venezuela aluminum restart may cost $2.3B: WoodMac
Reviving Venezuela’s idle aluminum industry would require up to $2.3 billion in investment but could help ease a widening supply gap in the Americas, according to a new report from…
Milei’s win cements US partnership in Argentina
Argentina’s bid to unlock its vast lithium, copper, oil and gas reserves has gained fresh momentum after President Javier Milei led his far-right party to a landslide victory in Sunday’s…
Trump to offer Russia minerals access for Ukraine peace
The United States may offer Russia access to its critical minerals alongside other economic incentives in an effort to bring an end to the war in Ukraine, according to The…
Buffett knows resources need rail: ex-Tory leader O’Toole
As U.S. protectionism intensifies under renewed tariff threats and energy pressures, Canada’s former Conservative leader Erin O’Toole is calling on the nation to double down on domestic resources and reassert…
US, Ukraine sign long-awaited minerals deal
The United States and Ukraine have signed the long-awaited minerals agreement after months of negotiations and some drama, sealing a deal that the Trump administration views a key step in…
Joint Venture Article: As mining faces rising cyberattacks, strengthen your defences with free training
The mining sector has become a significant target for cyberattacks. An increasingly uncertain political climate, new emerging technologies and more sophisticated criminals have resulted in many headline-making breaches over the…
Carney would OK projects in two years to Poilievre’s one
Liberal leader Mark Carney is pledging to expand Canada’s mineral exploration tax credit and approve resource projects within two years through a dedicated office. Carney, who faces main challenger Pierre…