Trump Confirms Gold Bar Imports Will Stay Tariff-Free

US President Donald Trump confirmed that imports of 1kg and 100oz gold bars will remain tariff-free. His statement comes after US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) declared that gold bars would be subject to country-based tariffs, including a 39% duty on Swiss goods. In other news, the expansion of AI data centers is expected to deepen the copper deficit to 6Mt by 2035, reports BloombergNEF (BNEF).

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Trump Confirms Gold Imports Will Stay Tariff-Free

President Donald Trump has announced that imports of gold will remain exempt from US tariffs, easing market concerns. His statement came after the US CBP shocked traders last week by declaring that 1kg and 100oz gold bars would be subject to his country-based tariffs, including a 39% duty on Swiss exports.

Sustainability and Dialogue in Mining: The AOSENUMA Vision 

Fabián Casaubón, Partner, AOSENUMA, notes that today's mining industry faces its most significant challenges not in geology, but in risk management and stakeholder communication. He explains how responsible mining can build trust with communities through structured, inclusive dialogues, aligning with the government's development goals to transform remote regions into centers of economic prosperity.

Mining Sector: Driving Development, Embracing Sustainability

Mining in Mexico goes beyond resource extraction. It is a key part of the country’s economic structure, supporting technological development and social progress. The government, through Plan México, recognizes mining’s strategic importance and highlights its environmental responsibilities, social impact, and governance framework. However, challenges remain that need to be addressed to maximize the sector’s potential.

Boosting Mining Throughput: A Strategic and Holistic Approach 

Lorena Montano, Senior Director Mexico, Ausenco, explains that increasing mine throughput requires a shift in strategy. She notes that defaulting to old technologies or relying on vendor data often leads to underwhelming results. Instead, she advocates for a holistic approach that rigorously tests assumptions, combines multiple technologies, and accounts for the full operational impacts on a mine.

Newmont Mexico Earns 18th ESG Excellence Award

Newmont Mexico has been recognized for its ESG credentials by the Mexican Center for Philanthropy (CEMEFI), according to its 2025 Socially Responsible Enterprises report. This marks the 18th consecutive year that the company, which operates the Peñasquito mine in Zacatecas, has received the distinction.

AI Expansion Could Push Copper Shortfall to 6Mt

The rapid expansion of AI data centers is set to put additional strain on the already tight global copper market, potentially driving the supply deficit to 6Mt by 2035, according to a new report from BNEF.