The Automotive Monthly Metals Index (MMI) gained 3.3% for this month’s MMI reading, as October 2020 auto sales made gains on a new-vehicle retail basis. The MetalMiner 2021 Annual Outlook consolidates our 12-month view and provides buying organizations with a complete understanding of the fundamental factors driving prices and a detailed forecast that can be […]
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This Morning in Metals: Steel Dynamics releases Q3 earnings guidance
This morning in metals news: Steel Dynamics recently released its financial guidance for Q3; miner Ivanhoe Mines announced plans to double annual capacity at the Kakula copper mine; and lead prices have lost steam. The MetalMiner 2021 Annual Outlook consolidates our 12-month view and provides buying organizations with a complete understanding of the fundamental factors […]
Supply-side worries are supporting the zinc, lead and copper prices
Zinc and lead are co-mined metals, often assessed in tandem. Zinc and copper, however, are less likely to be viewed as driven by the same fundamentals. Sentiment, yes. All the base metals can be influenced by the same narrative, such as currency strength or China demand. It is true to say both price drivers have […]
Metal Prices Gain Momentum in February
On the heels of the doldrums of December, metals prices have made gains through the first two months in 2019. Buying Aluminum in 2019? Download MetalMiner’s free annual price outlook February was an especially strong month for a number of metals. However, markets are especially sensitive to any snippets of news coming out of the […]
