This morning in metals news: an upcoming MetalMiner webinar will cover the signs metals buyers should look out for when assessing when allocation markets might be coming to an end; meanwhile, Ford Motor Co. took home a prize for advanced high-strength steel innovations; and, lastly, steel prices continue to rise. The MetalMiner Best Practice Library […]
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This Morning in Metals: Companies launch solution for end-to-end cobalt traceability
This morning in metals news: several companies have collaborated on a solution that aims to allow for end-to-end cobalt traceability; meanwhile, the Associated General Contractors of America said rising materials prices threaten the economic recovery; and, lastly, the US, Canada and Mexico issued a trilateral statement on the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement. The MetalMiner Best Practice […]
USITC votes to maintain duties on steel nail imports from five countries
For those in the market for steel nails — particularly those in the construction sector, who are already facing skyrocketing lumber costs — an announcement this week offers no pricing relief. With volatile steel markets, knowing which strategy to execute and when can make all the difference between saving and losing money. See how MetalMiner […]
This Morning in Metals: UC Rusal to demerge high-carbon assets, change name to AL+
This morning in metals news: UC Rusal will demerge its high-carbon assets; meanwhile, steel industry groups issued a renewed call to the Biden administration to ask him to keep the Section 232 steel tariff in place; and the copper price has picked back up this week. You want more MetalMiner on your terms. Sign up […]
This Morning in Metals: US steel capacity utilization rises to 79.2%
This morning in metals news: the US steel capacity utilization rate increased by over a percentage point last week; the Census Bureau released data for April residential construction; and average retail gas prices in the US are over $3.00 per gallon for the first time since 2014. With volatile steel markets, knowing which strategy to […]
This Morning in Metals: US, EU to tackle steel, aluminum overcapacity
This morning in metals news: the United States Trade Representative today announced the US and EU will begin discussions aimed at addressing global steel and aluminum overcapacity; meanwhile, the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) and United Steelworkers union issued their own statements on the news; and, lastly, three major miners have launched a competition […]
Week in Review: Copper price surges; USW-ATI standoff continues; iron ore booms
Before we head into the weekend, let’s take a look back at the week that was and some of the metals storylines here on MetalMiner. In addition, our May 2021 Monthly Metals Index (MMI) PDF is now available for download. The PDF summary includes an executive summary, trends chart and portions of each MMI article […]
This Morning in Metals: Copper production from top 10 companies to rise up to 3.8% in 2021, GlobalData forecasts
This morning in metals news: consultancy GlobalData forecast copper production from the top 10 copper mining companies will rise by up to 3.8% this year; meanwhile, the US Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs advanced a bill that aims to strengthen Buy American requirements; and, lastly, US import prices rose in April. The […]
Stainless MMI: ATI strike continues into seventh week
The Stainless Monthly Metals Index (MMI) increased by 7.0% for this month’s reading, as the ATI strike entered its seventh week this week. Do you know the five best practices of sourcing metals, including stainless steel? ATI strike continues In late March, the United Steelworkers union announced a strike at nine Allegheny Technologies Inc. (ATI) facilities. […]
This Morning in Metals: Barksdale Resources to acquire Sunnyside copper-lead-zinc-silver project in Arizona
This morning in metals news: Barksdale Resources announced it will acquire 100% of the Sunnyside copper-lead-zinc-silver project in Arizona; meanwhile, Cleveland-Cliffs signs have gone at the former ArcelorMittal Burns Harbor steel mill; and, lastly, the Biden administration has approved the first large-scale offshore wind power project in US waters. The MetalMiner Best Practice Library offers […]
