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Iron Ore Futures Slide as China’s Economic Slowdown Deepens
Global iron ore markets are under renewed pressure as futures prices continue to fall, driven by mounting concerns over China’s faltering economy and weakening demand
Copper MMI: Comex Prices Hold Premium After Critical Minerals Recommendation
The Copper Monthly Metals Index (MMI) remained sideways, with a 1.87% decline from July to August. Meanwhile, the price of copper saw some notable upticks
Automotive MMI: U.S. Automakers Grapple with Metal Supply Complications
The Automotive MMI (Monthly Metals Index) moved sideways, dropping a slight 2.3%. This comes as the US automotive market, manufacturers in particular, are facing a
Raw Steels MMI: Steel Prices Search for New Low
The Raw Steels Monthly Metals Index (MMI) moved sideways with a downside bias, falling 0.96% from August to September. U.S. Steel Prices Continue to Unravel
Rare Earths MMI – End of Summer Rally: New U.S. Policy Moves and 40% Price Spikes
The Rare Earths MMI (Monthly Metals Index) moved sideways, but gained bullish momentum from the prior month, rising 2.15%. This comes as the rare earths
Stainless MMI: Stainless Mills Hold Prices Ahead of Contracting
The Stainless Monthly Metals Index (MMI) moved sideways, with a modest 1.69% increase from August to September. Interested to learn how stainless steel sourcing companies
China Lifts Rare Earth Export Curbs On India
In a move with far-reaching implications for global supply chains and global diplomacy, China has lifted its export restrictions on rare earths to India. The
Will Demand Drive a $126 Billion Bauxite Market by 2033?
Despite a few hiccups and occasional worries of oversupply, the global bauxite market has been growing steadily. Much of this expansion has been fueled by

Will EU Steel Hikes Spill Over into U.S. Prices?
According to MetalMiner’s sources, ArcelorMittal sought another increase in its hot rolled coil coffers on August 5. This is in addition to the increase the

China vs. Canada: Steel Showdown Heads to the WTO
China’s decision to file a complaint in the World Trade Organization against Canadian tariffs and the steel tariff rate quota has re-focused the spotlight on

Global Precious Metals MMI: Bulls and Bears Quarrel Over Gold Price Projections
The Global Precious Metals MMI (Monthly Metals Index) finally lost bullish steam and moved sideways, rising only 0.81%. The past month has seen significant swings
Stainless MMI: Suppliers Note Weak Q2 Despite Firm Stainless Prices
The Stainless Monthly Metals Index (MMI) moved sideways, with a modest 0.32% increase from July to August. Though it also remained flat for the month,
Raw Steels MMI: Steel Prices Soften, More Tariffs on Deck
The Raw Steels Monthly Metals Index (MMI) accelerated during the month, moving up 3.87% from July to August as steel prices continued to slide. U.S.
Automotive MMI: Tariffs Fuel Turbulence in Auto Metals, U.S. Automakers Face Summer Price Spikes
The Automotive MMI (Monthly Metals Index) moved sideways, dropping by 0.84%. The U.S. automotive sector is reeling from recent developments that are dramatically altering the
Rare Earths MMI: Rare Earth Metals Market in Flux as U.S. Intervenes and Prices Rise
The Rare Earths MMI (Monthly Metals Index) moved sideways, rising a modest 0.37%. Overall, the global rare earth metals market has seen a whirlwind of
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