Before we head into the weekend, let’s take a look back at the week that was here on MetalMiner, which included coverage of the Section 232 tariffs, the recent metals price pullback, China’s warning to commodity speculators and much more: Each month, MetalMiner hosts a webinar on a specific metals topic. Explore the upcoming webinars […]
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This Morning in Metals: MetalMiner team walks through signs to watch for potential end to supply shortages
This morning in metals news: during MetalMiner’s latest webinar Thursday, the team walked through the signs buyers should pay attention to that might indicate an end to the current state of allocation markets and metals shortages; the carbon footprint of aluminum can production in North America has plunged over the past three decades, according to […]
Global copper mine production up 3.5% through first two months of 2021
Global copper mine production rose by 3.5% through the first two months of the year, the International Copper Study Group reported. Furthermore, copper concentrate production rose by 5% during the period, while solvent extraction-electrowinning fell by about 3%. The MetalMiner Best Practice Library offers a wealth of knowledge and tips to help buyers stay on […]
EPI white paper: Section 232 boosted aluminum industry investment, jobs
Over three years later, analysis, assessments and calls for removal or maintenance continue to pour in with respect to the former Trump administration’s Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum. In 2018, former President Donald Trump used Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 to impose tariffs on steel and aluminum of 25% […]
This Morning in Metals: May new-vehicle retail sales on pace for record
This morning in metals news: new-vehicle retail sales are on pace to hit their highest total ever for the month of May, according to J.D. Power and LMC Automotive; meanwhile, new orders for manufactured durable goods declined in April after 11 straight months of gains; and, lastly, LME aluminum has backtracked over the last two-plus […]
Global crude steel output in April dips from previous month but up 23.3% year over year
Global crude steel production dipped to 169.5 million metric tons in April, down slightly from the previous month, the World Steel Association reported this month. Production in March had reached 170.1 million metric tons. Meanwhile, April output increased 23.3% year over year, up from 137.5 million metric tons in April 2020. Each month, MetalMiner hosts […]
This Morning in Metals: Chinese steel prices take a tumble
This morning in metals news: Chinese steel prices have plunged early this week following Beijing’s weekend warning to commodity speculators; MetalMiner is hosting its monthly webinar tomorrow, May 27, at 11:30 a.m. CDT; and the US Census Bureau released data on April steel imports. Get social with us. Follow MetalMiner on LinkedIn. Chinese steel prices […]
This Morning in Metals: US steel capacity utilization dips slightly to 79.0%
This morning in metals news: the US steel capacity utilization rate reached 79.0% last week; the state-owned Indonesia Battery Corporation and South Korea’s LG will build a $1.2 billion battery plant in Indonesia; and the copper price has cooled since reaching an all-time high earlier this month. Each month, MetalMiner hosts a webinar on a […]
This Morning in Metals: Norsk Hydro explores potential uses for bauxite residue
This morning in metals news: Oslo-based Norsk Hydro has reached an agreement with a Brazilian university to explore the potential uses of bauxite residue from its mining operations; US natural gas-fired generation declined over the first four months of the year; and existing-home sales fell in April. Each month, MetalMiner hosts a webinar on a […]
Week in Review: Copper overheating?; cobalt pilot project; MetalMiner webinars
Before we head into the weekend, let’s take a look back at the week that was and the metals storylines here on MetalMiner, including copper price developments, an upcoming MetalMiner webinar and more: The MetalMiner Best Practice Library offers a wealth of knowledge and tips to help buyers stay on top of metals markets and […]