This morning in metals news: the U.S.’s steel capacity utilization rate reached 71.4% for the week ended Nov. 14; a survey by INVERTO took a look at procurement trends during the COVID-19 pandemic; and steel prices continue to rise. Sign up today for Gunpowder, MetalMiner’s free, biweekly e-newsletter featuring news, analysis and more. Capacity utilization […]
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This Morning in Metals: Senate allocates funding for Aluminum Import Monitoring system
This morning in metals news: the Senate Committee on Appropriations allocated funding for a new Aluminum Import Monitoring system; the United States International Trade Commission voted to continue an aluminum foil investigation; and natural gas inventories are at a record high. The MetalMiner 2021 Annual Outlook consolidates our 12-month view and provides buying organizations with […]
Week in Review: Copper price gains; gold’s one-day plunge; steel imports down 22%
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, including the copper price, oil price gains and steel imports: The MetalMiner 2021 Annual Outlook consolidates our 12-month view and provides buying organizations with a complete understanding of the fundamental […]
Renewables/GOES MMI: Lynas records quarterly jump in neodymium-praseodymium output
The Renewables Monthly Metals Index (MMI) rose 2.0% for this month’s index value, as Lynas Corporation reported a rise in neodymium-praseodymium output during the most recent quarter. (Editor’s Note: This report also includes coverage of grain-oriented electrical steel, or GOES.) The MetalMiner 2021 Annual Outlook consolidates our 12-month view and provides buying organizations with a […]
Global Precious MMI: Gold price posts largest single-day loss in seven years
The Global Precious Monthly Metals Index (MMI) fell 2.2% for this month’s index reading, even as the gold price surged in late October. The MetalMiner 2021 Annual Outlook consolidates our 12-month view and provides buying organizations with a complete understanding of the fundamental factors driving prices and a detailed forecast that can be used when […]
This Morning in Metals: U.S. steel imports down 22% through October
This morning in metals news: U.S. steel imports were down by 22.2% year over year through the first 10 months of 2020; German steelmaker Thyssenkrupp AG is seeking state aid; and the nickel price has bounced back in November after falling during the second half of October. Want more from MetalMiner? We offer exclusive analyst […]
This Morning in Metals: Liberty Steel to make over 100 layoffs at Georgetown steel mill
This morning in metals news: Liberty Steel will make over 100 layoffs at its Georgetown steel mill; U.S. energy-related carbon dioxide emissions fell in 2019; and, lastly, a new airport has opened at Rio Tinto’s Gudai-Darri mine. We’re offering timely emails with exclusive analyst commentary and some best practice advice – and you choose how […]
Rare Earths MMI: China legislature passes export control law
The Rare Earths Monthly Metals Index (MMI) held flat once again this month. The MetalMiner 2021 Annual Outlook consolidates our 12-month view and provides buying organizations with a complete understanding of the fundamental factors driving prices and a detailed forecast that can be used when sourcing metals for 2021 — including expected average prices, support and […]
This Morning in Metals: U.S. steel capacity utilization rate rises to 71.1%
This morning in metals news: the U.S. steel sector’s capacity utilization rate rose to 71.1% last week; WTI crude oil has bounced back up over the last week; and Arconic recently released its Q3 financial results. The MetalMiner 2021 Annual Outlook consolidates our 12-month view and provides buying organizations with a complete understanding of the […]
This Morning in Metals: Copper up, dollar down on Biden victory
This morning in metals news: the price of copper rose and the dollar weakened on the heels of Joe Biden’s victory in the 2020 U.S. presidential election; Outokumpu released its Q3 financial results; and, finally, a metal service center based in Burns Harbor, Indiana, could be set to expand nationally. The MetalMiner 2021 Annual Outlook […]