The September Renewables MMI (Monthly MetalMiner Index) dropped by 6.3%. Like previous months, energy limitations was the biggest factor in the drop as high temperatures and limited energy resources strain power generation systems around the globe. Power Generation and the “Green Bottleneck” At the end of August, President Biden officially signed the Inflation Reduction Act […]
Jennifer Kary
Could Metal Recycling Help Alleviate Supply Chain Shortages?
Faced with supply chain shortages, metal squeezes and smelter shutdowns, metal buyers and manufacturers continue to look for supply solutions. Some theorize that recycling and reusing metals could help. However, global construction and metal markets currently need more than the current metal recycling industry can provide. Is there a way that metal manufacturers can achieve […]
Global Natural Gas Competition Gets Fierce
Both experts and everyday consumers remain at odds about the current state of the global natural gas market. The main point of contention is whether US prices will drop significantly or rise further. With inflation hitting record highs this past year, nobody can blame consumers for being wary. Most experts agree that gas prices and demand […]
The Microchip Craze – Supply Shortages, Sources, Materials and Imports
Microchips, along with their parts and components have become a huge part of modern life. They’re used in computers, machinery, phones and many other electronics and appliances we use on a daily basis. Of course, various metal parts and components are integral to the manufacturing of these microchips. How has the microchip industry been impacted […]
Global Precious Metals MMI: Precious Metals Go Sideways, But For How Long?
The Global Precious Metals MMI (Monthly MetalMiner Index) fell a modest 0.10% this past month. As a whole, global precious metal prices continue to trade sideways. That said, there are still plenty of investors looking to turn paper currency into precious metals over fears of a recession. Indeed, this could prove to be the very […]
Construction MMI: China Property Crisis Dominos into Industrial Metal
This month, the Construction MMI (Monthly MetalMiner Index) dropped yet again. However, it declined slightly less than those seen in previous months. Altogether, the index is down 4.60%. Industrial metal, in general, continues to struggle due to China’s COVID lockdowns and supply chain issues. The best way to track industrial metal prices is to sign […]
