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Strait of Hormuz Closure Deepens Global Aluminum Supply Crunch
By Paloma Duran - Tue, 03/10/2026 - 14:57
The Iran war has shut down Gulf aluminum smelters, pushed LME prices to a four-year high of US$3,418/t, and drained global stocks to historic lows.

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TMC Clears US Permit Hurdle Amid Deep-Sea Mining Debate
By Paloma Duran - Mon, 03/09/2026 - 16:49
TMC cleared a key US regulatory hurdle for deep-sea mining as 40 countries push for a moratorium at ongoing ISA talks.

Gold Retreats as Dollar Surges on Day 10 of Iran War
By Paloma Duran - Mon, 03/09/2026 - 16:30
Gold reversed last week's rally, falling 1.7% to US$5,080.99/oz on March 9 as dollar strength and rate fears hit bullion.
Mexican Steel Output Drops 8.5%; Chinese Share Grows in Mexico
By Fernando Mares - Wed, 02/25/2026 - 13:50
Mexican steel production contracted 8.5% to 15.5Mt as a 400Mt Chinese surplus pushed the share of imports in national consumption to 40%.
Trump Weighs Scaling Back Steel, Aluminum Tariffs
By Paloma Duran - Tue, 02/17/2026 - 13:30
Trump may scale back some steel and aluminum tariffs. US officials say the levies are raising consumer costs, including everyday goods.

Nationwide Protests Follow Miner Abductions
By Paloma Duran - Tue, 02/17/2026 - 13:28
Nationwide miner protests follow Vizsla Silver worker abductions, highlighting organized crime risks and rising security concerns.
Mexico Moves to Secure Critical Minerals Amid Global Shifts
By Paloma Duran - Thu, 02/12/2026 - 14:10
Mexico is securing access to 13 critical minerals through WTO talks and a US-led alliance as many countries seek to secure supply chains.

Mexico Leads Pacific Alliance Push for Critical Minerals
By Paloma Duran - Tue, 02/10/2026 - 15:31
During its 2026 Pacific Alliance presidency, Mexico will drive the industrialization of critical minerals and strengthen supply chains.

US Builds Global Alliance to Counter China’s Minerals Dominance
By Paloma Duran - Fri, 02/06/2026 - 13:52
The United States is ramping up its global strategy on critical minerals, forming a trade network with more than 55 countries.

US, Brazil Seek Rare Earths Partnership
By Fernando Mares - Tue, 01/20/2026 - 10:15
The US and Brazil explore a rare earth partnership to counter their reliance on China. Experts suggest this creates opportunities for Latin America.