US President Donald Trump has announced a 25 per cent tariff on all steel and aluminium imports into the United States. What are the implications of this for Australia?
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How Trump tariffs affect copper and gold
Gold’s rally to a record $US2870 ($4568.8) per ounce this week has captured investor attention, but the movement in broader metals markets tells a more complex story.
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Manganese: The battery metal no-one talks about
Manganese, which is becoming an increasingly important input for EV batteries, doesn't receive the same attention as other battery metals such as lithium, cobalt and nickel. So what is manganese's battery future and how are prices currently trending?
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How many new mines are needed by 2030?
Benchmark analysis indicates that by 2030, approximately 293 new mines will be required to meet surging material demand, with Australia in the box seat to become a critical minerals powerhouse.
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Could uranium become a critical mineral?
The classification of uranium as a critical mineral has become a focal point in the United States, with President Donald Trump advocating for its inclusion.
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Tin prices to rally as supply issues persist
Global tin prices are expected to remain elevated in 2025, with BMI expecting the commodity to average $US32,000 per tonne this year. Amid a fragile supply outlook, tin prices could reach $US45,000 per tonne in the years to come.
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Copper prices ride the Trump rollercoaster
The threat of tariffs by President Donald Trump on US imports of copper and aluminium is affecting market confidence in the base metals, leading to price undulations.
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Trump inauguration boosts silver and gold
Since Donald Trump’s inauguration as US President, gold and silver prices have experienced significant gains, driven by his trade policies and ongoing geopolitical tensions.
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What surging global coal production means for Australia
Coal mine production across Asia is forecast to remain strong in this year, driven by rising output in China, India, and Indonesia.
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Analysing copper and gold’s early-year rally
The global metals market has kicked off 2025 with some strong gains, buoyed by geopolitical uncertainties. We analyse copper and gold's early-year rally.
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