Best of MetalMiner Q1 2012 – Steel and Aluminum

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We’ve had some well-read posts on steel and base metals sectors since the New Year — from formal outlooks to more lighthearted fare. Enjoy the best MetalMiner posts of Q1!

1. Steelmakers Welcome Falling Coking Coal Price Trend

Stuart Burns on coking coal, iron ore and steel, oh my!

2. Cracks in Airbus A380 Wings Put Pressure on EADS

So it all comes down to aluminum alloy brackets, eh?

3. Steel Price Outlook for 2012 – Part One and Part Two

How close were we on our outlook and predictions? Spot on, full of it, or somewhere in between? Read these steel outlooks and tell us what you’ve seen in your steel buying experience so far this year.