https://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/rss/latest-metals-headlinesMetals & Mininghttps://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/metals/070126-us-decision-not-to-renew-usmca-triggers-annual-trade-reviews-ustrThe US will not renew the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, a sprawling trade pact covering North America, by a July 1 deadline, triggering a cycle of annual reviews that could have significant implications for North American supply chains. The office of the US Trade Representative announced the decision not to renew in a statement released July 1, after senior officials confirmed theMetals & Mining, Ferrous, Non-Ferrous2026-07-01T18:44:36Zhttps://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/metals/070126-interview-ramp-up-of-nickel-industries-new-hpal-plant-supported-by-sulfur-stocksNickel Industries, a producer of nickel with mining and downstream operations in Indonesia, stocked up on sulfur for its Excelsior Nickel Cobalt High-Pressure Acid Leaching (ENC HPAL) project before sulfur prices peaked, and is looking to produce 20,000 mt of nickel in mixed hydroxide precipitate (MHP) at the new plant, managing director Justin Werner told Platts, part of S&P Global Energy, in anMetals & Mining, Fertilizers, Chemicals, Non-Ferrous2026-07-01T10:23:47Zhttps://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/metals/062926-eu-delays-aluminum-scrap-trade-curbs-as-dubais-exports-pauseWhile the UAE moves to ban ferrous and non-ferrous scrap exports from its major export gateway, the EU aluminum scrap export curb is delayed by two months. The European Commission had originally indicated that targeted measures restricting aluminum scrap export would be proposed by the end of the April-June quarter, but the measure is now expected in September, European Aluminium told Platts, partMetals & Mining, Ferrous, Non-Ferrous2026-06-29T18:34:35Zhttps://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/metals/062926-myanmars-rare-earths-could-serve-as-strategic-hedge-for-india-expertsIndia could build flexibility in sourcing rare earths after recent talks with Myanmar, industry experts told Platts, though growing ties between the two countries are not likely to generate immediate new supplies. India and Myanmar agreed to cooperate on trade and investment in mining following a meeting between Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New DelhiMetals & Mining2026-06-29T18:17:35Zhttps://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/metals/062926-interview-boliden-to-fully-restore-cathode-production-by-2027Nordics-focused base metals producer Boliden expects to fully restore its copper cathode production in 2027 once a new cellhouse at its Ronnskar smelter due to start up at the end of this year ramps up to full 230,000 mt/year capacity, Daniel Peltonen, president of Boliden's smelting operations, told Platts, part of S&P Global Energy, in an interview, adding that the global concentrate shortage,Metals & Mining, Non-Ferrous2026-06-29T12:22:17Z