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Rare Earths MMI: U.S. Rare Earth Strategy: What’s Behind the Latest Moves?
The Rare Earths MMI (Monthly Metals Index) moved sideways from September to October, rising by 2.13%. Over the last two weeks, U.S. officials have signaled
Raw Steels MMI: Will Mill Outages Halt Bearish Steel Prices?
The Raw Steels Monthly Metals Index (MMI) remained sideways, with a modest 0.82% rise from September to October. U.S. Steel Prices Remain in Search of
Global Copper Deficit Balloons as Grasberg Collapse Joins Year of Disruptions
The global copper market has had quite the year. On September 8, approximately 800,000 tons of wet material flooded multiple levels of the Grasberg Block
World Takes First Steps in Breaking China’s Stranglehold on Rare Earth Magnets Supply
Resource security when it comes to rare earth magnets is something the modern-day world has been desperately trying to get right. This is primarily due
Iron Ore Prices Rebound Amid Surge in China’s Steel Export Outlook
Iron ore prices rose this week, despite the overall weakness in the steel industry. Analysts are puzzled by this contradiction, particularly as China’s steel production
Copper Titans Unite: Anglo and Codelco Crack World’s Top 5
The copper market recently experienced a significant development that could have big implications for global supply. Metals and mining multinational Anglo American has finalized an
Global Precious Metals MMI: The Fed Cuts Rates by .25%. How are Precious Metals Prices Reacting?
The Global Precious Metals MMI (Monthly Metals Index) moved sideways, trending up by a slight 1.14%. Despite the sideways movement, precious metals prices have been
Steelmakers in Europe See Jump in Hot Rolled Coil Prices as People Return from Summer Holidays
Steelmakers in Europe are seeing a large jump in hot rolled coil prices as people start to return to work from their summer holidays, which
Aluminum MMI: Aluminum Prices Hit 6-Month High
The Aluminum Monthly Metals Index (MMI) remained sideways with an upside bias, rising 0.56% from August to September. Meanwhile, the global price of aluminum reached
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
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