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MetalMiner, the Leading Metal Intelligence Brand for Forecasting Metal Prices
- Tired of sudden volatility in metal prices? Make confident sourcing decisions with alloy-specific price forecasts for each metal you buy. That means real visibility into your part spend, not just market noise.
- You’ll know exactly when to buy, when to wait, and how to push back on price hikes with clear, actionable strategies.
- Worried about surprises? Don’t be. MetalMiner flags early signals of supply disruptions and commodity risks so that you can act aaccordingly.
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- Analysis of top metal price trends
- Geopolitical risk coverage
- Expert commentary
- Free resources and links to optimize your sourcing strategies
Are You a Customer, or a Prisoner?
Do you have a subscription with an existing metal prices intelligence provider?
If so, have you experienced any of the following?
- Having to pay an up-charge for every new user in your company to access information you already paid for?
- Paying a lot of money for a singular price point so that you can use that price in a contract?
- Does it annoy you that your supplier needs to subscribe to the same price point to be used as a contracting mechanism?
- Are you tired of your existing provider embedding cookies in your PDF’s? Then slapping your wrists for sharing information with internal colleagues?
- Do you trust the phone polling method or web survey method?
- Are you frustrated as a large OEM, wondering if smaller players in the market are creating “the reported price”?
- Are you tired of constant price increases?
MetalMiner has pursued price reporting in a revolutionary way. By bringing more transparency and granular metal price data to the market. After all, customers ought to like their market intelligence providers.
MetalMiner Insights, the Leading Market Intelligence Platform for Metal Prices
Can You Maximize Savings While Minimizing Uncertainty? Yes.
Keeping up with metal price swings is hard, especially when you’re managing contracts, budgets and supplier pressure.
MetalMiner Insights is built for busy sourcing teams. Get clear, alloy-specific forecasts and real-time pricing. That way, you can buy smarter and negotiate with confidence. No more guessing when to lock in a contract or push back on price hikes.
Companies using Insights cut costs fast and see real ROI by acting on timely, expert-backed intel.
MetalMiner's Monthly Metals Outlook
Looking to make smarter, more strategic metal buys? The Monthly Metals Outlook gives you the edge. Every month, we deliver proven price forecasts, tailored buying strategies and a breakdown of key price drivers. That way, you’re never caught off guard.
Instead of just showing where prices have been, we help you understand where they’re heading and why. You’ll also see average month-over-month price trends, giving you a clear view of what’s normal and what’s not—so you can negotiate with confidence and optimize your contracts.
Best Practice Library
Navigate Metal Volatility with MetalMiner's Best Practices Library
Metal prices change fast, and supply chain surprises can throw off budgets and strain supplier relationships.
MetalMiner’s Best Practices Library gives procurement professionals a practical toolkit to handle it all. Learn real-world strategies to cut sourcing risks, protect your margins and stay ahead of costly market shifts.
You’ll also sharpen your forecasts and boost supplier negotiations with data-backed insights that drive better decisions.
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MetalMiner’s price forecasts for carbon steel, stainless steel and aluminum provide procurement professionals with actionable insights to optimize sourcing strategies. By comparing current price points against the MetalMiner Outlook forecasts, you can identify potential savings opportunities and make informed purchasing decisions. These regular updates help you navigate market volatility, reduce procurement risks and enhance supplier negotiations, ultimately contributing to improved cost management and profitability.
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Weekly Newsletter:
Each week, MetalMiner features different price points by metal. Receive timely updates on metal prices, including steel, stainless steel, and aluminum, delivered straight to your inbox. In addition to this, get regular updates on relevant macroeconomics and other commodity news. Our weekly newsletter also covers:
- Analysis of top metal market trends
- Geopolitical risk coverage
- Expert commentary
- Free resources and links to optimize your sourcing strategies
Monthly MetalMiner Index Report:
Stay informed about price movements across various metals, including carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, copper, rare earths, automotive materials, construction metals, grain-oriented electrical steel, renewables and precious metals. The MMI also provides:
- Clear indicators of price trends.
- Insights to aid in budgeting and forecasting.
- Data to support strategic sourcing and procurement planning.
