This morning in metals news: MetalMiner’s Maria Rosa Gobitz recaps movements in December metals prices; Steel Dynamics released its Q4 earnings guidance; and, finally, the United States International Trade Commission launched a Section 337 investigation relating to vehicle control systems. We know what you should be paying for metals — MetalMiner should-cost models are the […]
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Best of 2020: Top aluminum posts of the year
As we continue our review of the best of 2020, let’s take a quick look back at the top aluminum stories of the year. Previously, we reviewed the most-viewed posts of the year overall and the most-viewed steel-centric posts of the year. Today, we’ll take a look at aluminum, which has also been on the […]
Best of 2020: Top steel posts of the year
Continuing our look back at the best of 2020, today we’ll take one last review of the top steel posts of the year here on MetalMiner. As with metals as a whole, steel prices experienced a rocky 2020. The coronavirus pandemic slammed metals demand overall, including steel demand. The automotive industry idled production at the […]
This Morning in Metals: U.S. Steel sells Keystone Industrial Port Complex for $160M
This morning in metals news: U.S. Steel sold the Keystone Industrial Port Complex for $160 million; ArcelorMittal and Nippon Steel will build a new electric arc furnace at their joint venture in Alabama; and, finally, the aluminum price has retraced slightly in December. Cut-to-length adders. Width and gauge adders. Coatings. Feel confident in knowing what […]
Global copper mine production drops 1% as prices continue to soar
Global copper mine production during the first nine months of the year fell 1%, the International Copper Study Group (ICSG) reported. Furthermore, the global copper market posted an apparent deficit of 387,000 metric tons during the period. DO NOT miss out…join the MetalMiner LinkedIn group today for news on aluminum, steel and copper (oh my!). […]
Happy holidays from MetalMiner!
As the year draws to a close, we want to wish all of our MetalMiner readers a happy and health holiday season. Regular coverage will resume Monday, Dec. 28. In the meantime, take a look back at yesterday’s review of the most-viewed posts of the year.
Best of 2020: Most-viewed posts on MetalMiner
Before we turn the page, let’s take a look back at the best of 2020 with the most-viewed posts of the year here on MetalMiner. The year saw the novel coronavirus become a pandemic, throwing markets into chaos, disrupting supply chains and exacting an immense toll on human life around the world. The third and […]
This Morning in Metals: DOC announces new Aluminum Import Monitoring and Analysis system
This morning in metals news: the Department of Commerce announced the rollout of a new Aluminum Import Monitoring and Analysis system; meanwhile, in steel, ArcelorMittal announced added capacity in Canada for the production of automotive structural and safety components; and finally, the United States Geological Survey reported mine waste in the eastern Adirondacks could be […]
This Morning in Metals: Steel capacity utilization rate reaches 73.2%
This morning in metals news: U.S. steel capacity utilization jumped to 73.2% last week; ArcelorMittal signed an investment agreement with Invitalia; and, lastly, the Aluminum Association congratulated two of President-elect Joe Biden’s cabinet nominations. Become part of the MetalMiner LinkedIn group and stay connected to trends we’re watching and interesting metal facts. U.S. steel capacity […]
This Morning in Metals: U.S. Steel releases Q4 2020 guidance
This morning in metals news: U.S. Steel announced its Q4 2020 guidance; the Bureau of Labor Statistics released its November employment summary; and the copper price continues to surge. Cut-to-length adders. Width and gauge adders. Coatings. Feel confident in knowing what you should be paying for metal with MetalMiner should-cost models. U.S. Steel releases Q4 […]