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China’s Iron Ore Gambit
In a landmark move that could reshape global commodity markets and impact iron ore prices BHP Billiton has agreed to settle 30% of its iron
Europe’s HRC Market Braces for Shock as EU Eyes Deep Quota Cuts and 50% Tariffs
Hot rolled coil prices in Europe have remained largely unchanged in the past two weeks. However, a proposal by the European Union to slash import
America’s Rare Earths Pivot: Why Australia is Now Central to Beating China’s Mineral Grip
While geopolitical tensions continue and rare earths supply chain vulnerabilities deepen, the United States is quietly redrawing the global map of critical mineral sourcing, and
Global Precious Metals MMI: What’s Driving the Precious Metals Bull Run?
The Global Precious Metals MMI (Monthly Metals Index) saw a sharp rise in price action, jumping by 14.44%. This comes as all four major precious
Automotive MMI: Critical Mineral Restrictions Shake US Auto Supply Chains
The Automotive MMI (Monthly Metals Index) moved sideways, rising a slight 1.39%. As a whole, the US automotive market is facing a number of challenges necessitating
Stainless MMI: Stainless Mill Hold Prices Ahead of Contracting
The Stainless Monthly Metals Index (MMI) showed little volatility during the month as all of its elements, including nickel prices, moved sideways. This translated to
Will a 15% U.S. Tariff on EU Autos Reshape Global Car Trade?
In a move with major implications for the global automotive industry, the U.S. federal government has implemented a 15% import tariff on auto imports from
Copper MMI: Copper Prices Drift Upward Despite Stock Surplus
The Copper Monthly Metals Index (MMI) broke above range, with a 3.7% rise from September to October. This comes as copper prices, along with many
Aluminum MMI: Mill Fire Adds Fuel to U.S. Aluminum Prices
The Aluminum Monthly Metals Index (MMI) remained sideways, rising by a modest 0.5% from September to October. Meanwhile, the price of aluminum remains in an
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
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