Jennifer Kary

Renewables/GOES MMI: Renewable Resources and the “Surprise Climate Bill”

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The Renewables MMI (Monthly Metals Index) continued its downward trend this month, falling an additional 7.10% between July and August. However, this trend is not likely to continue if the US senate passes the so-called “surprise climate bill.” Were this to happen,  it would put fresh focus on renewable resources, likely causing the MMI adopt […]

Gas Shortage: The Ramifications of Russian Oil and Gas Cutoffs

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It’s no secret that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has had a massive global impact. From the sanctions to the natural gas supply cutoffs, the economic toll is both catastrophic and far from over. Currently, economists and other experts are trying to predict how different parts of the world will react to the gas shortage. So […]

Precious Metals Fight Hard Against Inflation

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Precious metals like gold, silver, and palladium are fighting back hard against the global trend of dropping metal prices. Last month, MetalMiner reported that the global precious metals index fell 3.77% between June and July. On July 20th, however, gold bullion prices began to rise steadily. Shortly after that, silver bullion prices also started an […]

Battery Metals For EVs: Demand Surges, but Can Recycling Keep Up?

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With the surge in demand for electric vehicles, the need for EV batteries and battery metals such as cobalt and lithium has risen dramatically. However, can the US (along with other nations) keep up with this rising battery metal demand while maintaining recycling efficiency?  It’s a good question, but it doesn’t have a simple answer. […]

Renewable/GOES MMI: Renewable Prices Nose-Dive, GOES Remains Strong

Renewable/GOES MMI: Renewable Prices Nose-Dive, GOES Remains Strong

The Renewables MMI (Monthly Metals Index) dropped significantly from June to July. All in all, the index fell a staggering 22.05%. How will this impact steel prices today? Problems With China’s Solar Panel Manufacturing Dominance Some experts say that initiatives aimed at creating a zero-carbon future are being impacted by dependence on Chinese solar panels. […]

Rare Earths MMI – US Breaking Away From Chinese Rare Earth Elements Supply

The Rare Earths MMI (Monthly MetalMiner Index) declined more sharply in July than in June. Compared to last month’s drop of 0.64%, July’s Rare Earths index dropped a total of 3.80%. Meanwhile, both the US and Europe are frantically searching for new sources of rare earth elements. Online Influence Group Causes Rare Earth Elements Uproar […]

Battery Metald Demand on the Rise, Global Supply Could Run Tight

As the desire for electric vehicles increases, the demand for battery metals like lithium and cobalt continues to rise. Will this cause a global pinch on rare earth resources? Considering all the challenges facing metal commodities (and commodities in general), it remains a distinct possibility. The Cobalt Craze and Mining Competition China Molybdenum, a large […]

Feature Release on MetalMiner Insights

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 07/01/2022 Jennifer Kary MetalMiner mail@metalminer.com MetalMiner Insights Releases New Features Correlation Tables, European Steel Prices and Stainless Steel Should-Cost Models Chicago, IL: MetalMiner announced today new features on MetalMiner Insights, a SaaS platform providing trends for industrial metal prices, forecasts and buying strategies. The brand new features offer a unique way for […]

International Commodities Market Fluctuates, Global Slowdown Impending

Mexico’s steel metal market recently saw a slowdown on metal prices, leading experts to believe that Mexico’s industrial metal market may soon turn bearish. Flat steel prices, along with long steel prices, have been dropping over the past several weeks. In fact, Mexico’s steel prices have been in steady decline since April. However, in mid-May, […]

Renewables Monthly Metals Index (MMI) Renewables and GOES Prices Rise

The Renewables Monthly Metals Index (MMI) rose by 2.27%. After trending downward since March, renewable resources finally saw a price boost. Renewable Resources Partnership: Hydro Power and Air Battery Systems According to an article from Renewable Energy World, Augwind, a company specializing in renewable resources and energy, has launched a collaboration with Voith Hydro. The […]

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