U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross delivered wide-ranging remarks at the National Press Club Headliners Luncheon this week, touching on Chinese (and even European) trade protectionism, the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), among other things. Need buying strategies for steel? Try two free months of MetalMiner’s Outlook “Both […]
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This Morning in Metals: Japan’s JFE Says Tariff Hasn’t Impacted Its Steel Exports Yet
This morning in metals news, the parent company of Japan’s second-largest steelmaker said the U.S. steel tariff on steel had yet to impact its exports, Novelis breaks ground on a new automotive aluminum facility in Kentucky and a NAFTA deal is unlikely to happen by the May 17 deadline put forth by U.S. House Speaker […]
The May MMI Report: LME Aluminum Price Wobbles Around Sanctions Announcements
In case you missed it, our latest round of Monthly Metals Index (MMI) reports is in the books. Need buying strategies for steel? Try two free months of MetalMiner’s Outlook Last month was a busy one, as countries scrambled to win exemptions from the U.S.’s Section 232 steel and aluminum tariffs. South Korea, Australia, Argentina […]
This Morning in Metals: South Korea Goes to the WTO to Dispute U.S. Tariffs
This morning in metals news, South Korea has filed a complaint at the World Trade Organization (WTO) over the U.S. tariffs on washing machines and solar panels, turmoil in the aluminum market is high and copper prices dipped Monday. Need buying strategies for steel? Try two free months of MetalMiner’s Outlook South Korea Goes to […]
Week in Review: Lithium Sources, Prices Rise and a Rare Earths Discovery
Before we head into the weekend, let’s take a look back at the week that was with some of the stories here on MetalMiner: Need buying strategies for steel? Try two free months of MetalMiner’s Outlook When the next economic crisis hits, what will be the cause? MetalMiner’s Stuart Burns looked at one possibility. Europe’s […]
This Morning in Metals: Clock Ticks on NAFTA Talks
This morning in metals news, U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan sets a deadline for the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) talks, steel imports are up through the first four months of the year, and Pew survey data sheds light on Americans’ opinions on free-trade deals and the Trump administration’s Section 232 steel and aluminum […]
Alcoa, Rio Tinto Announce New Carbon-Free Aluminum Smelting Process
Major metals industry players Alcoa and Rio Tinto last week announced the world’s first carbon-free aluminum smelting process, which the firms billed as “the most significant innovation in the aluminium industry in more than a century.” Buying Aluminum in 2018? Download MetalMiner’s free annual price outlook The firms announced the innovation, which is the development of […]
This Morning in Metals: Copper Rises For Second Straight Day
This morning in metals news, copper was up again Thursday, the impact of the Trump administration’s steel tariffs on the can business and hearings on the Trump administration’s proposed tariffs on Chinese goods will be extended. Need buying strategies for steel? Try two free months of MetalMiner’s Outlook Copper Price Gains Momentum The LME copper […]
This Morning in Metals: Tata Selling, Copper Prices and a Mexican NAFTA Compromise
This morning in metals news, Tata Steel plans to offload some of its European businesses, copper prices bounced back and Mexico is reportedly open to a compromise on auto content as part of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) renegotiation talks. Need buying strategies for steel? Try two free months of MetalMiner’s Outlook Tata Steel […]
Renewables MMI: Prices Dip as Subindex Posts Two-Point Drop
The Renewables Monthly Metals Index (MMI) tracked back two points, falling to 105 for our May MMI reading. Need buying strategies for steel? Try two free months of MetalMiner’s Outlook Within the basket of metals, Japanese and Korean steel plate posted month-over-month price drops. Meanwhile, Chinese and U.S. steel plate were up for the month. U.S. […]
