This morning in metals news, the world is waiting on the Trump administration’s Section 232 auto tariff decision, an Indian Supreme Court ruling opens the door for ArcelorMittal to finally acquire the bankrupt Essar Steel and Rio Tinto plans to raise funds for the rehabilitation of the Ranger uranium mine in Australia. Need buying strategies […]
Lisa Reisman
This Morning in Metals: China Renews Call for Removal of Tariffs
This morning in metals news, China again emphasized its desire for a removal of tariffs toward the goal of an initial trade deal with the U.S., U.S. Steel has laid off more workers and a Taiwanese firm is planning to invest $100 million in a new Turkish steel factory. Keep up to date on everything […]
The November MMI Report: Steel Prices Slide, Aluminum Moves Sideways
The November 2019 Monthly Metals Index (MMI) report is in the books. This month, just three of the Monthly Metals Indexes (MMIs) increased, while six declined and one held flat. Keep up to date on everything going on in the world of trade and tariffs via MetalMiner’s Trade Resource Center. Some highlights from this month’s MMIs: It […]
This Morning in Metals: U.S. Steel Import Market Share Hits 17% in October
This morning in metals news, U.S. steel import permit applications surged in October, U.S. Steel has laid off workers at its Granite City operation and Port Hedland iron ore shipments to China dropped in October. Keep up to date on everything going on in the world of trade and tariffs via MetalMiner’s Trade Resource Center. […]
Renewables MMI: Cobalt Prices Gain on the Heels of Mutanda Closure News
The Renewables Monthly Metals Index (MMI) fell one point for a November MMI reading of 97. Slowing Cobalt Mine Output According to research group Antaike, global cobalt output growth is expected to slow in 2020, Reuters reported. The report cites Antaike nickel analyst Joy Kong, who said cobalt production is expected to rise by 5,000 tons […]
Raw Steels MMI: Global Steel Prices Fail to Gain Traction
The Raw Steels Monthly Metals Index (MMI) showed mixed price movements in October, with declines outweighing increases for a one-point index drop to 66. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook U.S. steel prices continued to weaken during October, possibly reaching a new bottom. Prices appeared to bottom out […]
This Morning in Metals: U.S. Steel Capacity Utilization Rate Hits 80.5%
This morning in metals news, the U.S.’s steel capacity utilization rate is 80.3% for the year through Nov. 9, up to 40 layoffs are coming at U.S. Steel’s Minnesota taconite operations and a South African steel plant operated by ArcelorMittal is being shut down. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of […]
Global Precious MMI: Palladium Prices Soar to Record High
The Global Precious Monthly Metals Index (MMI) jumped six points this month, rising for a November MMI reading of 113. Keep up to date on everything going on in the world of trade and tariffs via MetalMiner’s Trade Resource Center. Palladium-Platinum Spread Widens As noted here many times before, platinum had historically traded at a premium […]
Stainless MMI: Index Falls One Point as LME Nickel Moves Sideways, SHFE Nickel Drops Slightly
The Stainless Steel Monthly Metals Index (MMI) dropped again this month, by one point to 87. The drop follows last month’s three-point decline to 88 on the heels of August’s five-year high of 91. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook LME nickel prices continued to move sideways overall, […]
This Morning in Metals: China’s Jingye Set to Buy British Steel
This morning in metals news, a Chinese firm is poised to take over the insolvent British Steel, Chinese iron ore futures were down Monday and speakers at a recent convention in Budapest weighed in on the stainless steel market. Jingye to Buy British Steel After talks with Turkey’s Ataer Holding fell apart, Chinese firm Jingye […]
