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Liberty Pipes Hartlepool Chosen for £4 Billion Energy Infrastructure Deal
Liberty Steel recently won a contract to supply pipelines from its Hartlepool steel manufacturing site in the United Kingdom for energy infrastructure and carbon-capture projects.
Experts Predict Nickel Prices Will Continue to Drop in 2024
Will there be a rebound in Chinese nickel purchases in 2024? Furthermore, will it serve to bolster the market in the near term? Following a
Trade Union Eyes Strike Ballot at Port Talbot
The latest steel news and sources from the UK indicates that the Community trade union plans to ballot its members at Tata Steel for strike
Aluminum MMI: Aluminum Prices Rise As China Output Slows
Aluminum prices remain entrenched within a sideways trend. Following a 2.78% month-over-month decline in February, prices retraced throughout the first three weeks of March to
Renewables MMI: Is U.S. Renewable Energy Facing Backlash?
After several months of slight upward momentum, the Renewables MMI (Monthly Metals Index) broke the sideways-to-upward trend, declining by 8.89%. Neodymium dropping in price proved
Subdued Market Reaction So Far to China’s Targeted 2024 Growth Rate
Investors, traders, and the metals community continue to anticipate fresh stimulus measures from China’s top leaders, which could potentially kickstart economic growth, increase metals consumption,
Stainless MMI: Stainless Market Sees Pick-Up as Nickel Prices Stagnate
Nickel prices inverted to the upside in February, with an 8.71% month-over-month rise. Following a 3.53% increase during the first weeks of March, prices appeared
European Steel Prices Decline as Economic Woes Mount
Market sources report that hot rolled coil steel prices in northern and southern Europe continued to decline in recent weeks due to slowing economies in
Copper MMI: Copper Prices Rise to Highest Level Since April Amid Supply Concern
By mid-March, copper prices hit their highest level since April 2023. Prices previously found a bottom in early February before strong upside momentum saw them
Recognizing Women in the Industrial Metals Industry
During Women’s History Month, MetalMiner, a woman-owned and founded company, wanted to make space to celebrate the contributions of countless women who help make the
Global Precious Metals MMI: Gold Sees a Strong Rally
Once again, the Global Precious Metals MMI (Monthly Metals Index) failed to exhibit strong bearish or bullish pressure. The index remained sideways throughout February, budging
Raw Steels MMI: Mills Lob Price Hikes at Bearish Steel Prices
The Raw Steels Monthly Metals Index (MMI) moved sideways amid bearish steel prices, with a modest 1.75% increase from February to March. U.S. flat rolled
JSW Steel Aiding Italy’s Steel Industry with €140 Million Investment
One of India’s fastest-growing steel companies JSW Steel, recently announced the next step in its growth plan. In a major steel news event, JSW Steel
European Aluminum Industry Faces Existential Threats
The European aluminum manufacturing industry is under attack from two short- and medium-term threats, both of which have the potential to significantly impact aluminum consumers
Construction MMI: Potential Manufacturing Boom Could Impact Steel Prices
Month-over-month, the index experienced little movement. Overall, the Construction MMI (Monthly Metals Index) moved sideways, inching down just 1.2%. Steel prices moving downward placed some