The U.S. steel sector notched a capacity utilization rate of 81.6% for the week ending Nov. 2, according to a recent American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) report, as U.S. steel prices continue to plunge. Keep up to date on everything going on in the world of trade and tariffs via MetalMiner’s Trade Resource Center. […]
Lisa Reisman
This Morning in Metals: Antofagasta Lowers Copper Guidance
This morning in metals news, miner Antofagasta lowered its full-year copper guidance by 20,000 tons, a new favorite has emerged in the British Steel sweepstakes and the U.S. unemployment rate was unchanged in October. Keep up to date on everything going on in the world of trade and tariffs via MetalMiner’s Trade Resource Center. Antofagasta […]
The November MMO Report: U.S. Steel Prices Continue to Fall; IMF Cuts Growth Forecast
MetalMiner’s November 2019 Monthly Metal Buying Outlook is in the books. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook The Monthly Metal Buying Outlook, released at the beginning of every month, offers analysis and buying strategies for 10 metals: Aluminum Copper Nickel Lead Zinc Tin Hot-Rolled Coil (HRC) Cold-Rolled Coil […]
Week in Review: Deal Value Declines, Steel Production Drops, PSA Groupe to Merge with Fiat Chrysler
Before we head into the weekend, let’s take a look back at the week that was and some of the metals coverage here on MetalMiner, which included a PwC report on mining and metal deals, global steel production, lead and zinc forecasts, and an automotive merger of PSA Groupe and Fiat Chrysler. Keep up to […]
This Morning in Metals: UAW, Ford Reach Tentative Agreement on Labor Deal
This morning in metals news, the United Auto Workers (UAW) union has a tentative labor deal with Ford, the U.S. Office of Inspector General says the Section 232 tariff exclusion process needs more transparency and U.S. Steel officially completed the acquisition of a 49.9% ownership stake in Big River Steel. Keep up to date on […]
This Morning in Metals: Federal Reserve Cuts Interest Rates Again
This morning in metals news, the Federal Reserve has cut interest rates for the third time this year, AK Steel released its third-quarter financials and 16 steel industry associations praised the work of the Global Forum on Steel Excess Capacity. Keep up to date on everything going on in the world of trade and tariffs via MetalMiner’s […]
Protests Shake Top Copper Producer as Chile Pulls Out of APEC Summit
Global copper mine production through the first seven months of 2019 declined by 1.3% year over year, according to a recent report by the International Copper Study Group (ICSG). Concentrate production fell 1.0%, while solvent extraction-electrowinning fell by 2.7% during the period, according to the ICSG. Keep up to date on everything going on in […]
This Morning in Metals: South Korea Will No Longer Seek Special Treatment for Developing Countries
This morning in metals news, South Korea will no longer seek to benefit from special treatment granted to developing countries vis-a-vis WTO rules, iron ore exports from Australia’s Port Hedland are surging and Rio Tinto has commissioned new press filter technology at its Quebec alumina refinery. Keep up to date on everything going on in […]
This Morning in Metals: USTR to Consider Extension of Tariff Exclusions on $34B of Chinese Goods
This morning in metals news, the United States Trade Representative will soon consider whether to extend tariff exclusions granted last year for imports of certain products from China, the GFG Alliance is aiming to consolidate its steel operations and make the new consolidated entity carbon-neutral by 2030, and LME copper prices continue to make gains […]
Global Lead, Zinc Demand Forecast to Fall in 2019
Amid a weakening demand picture for a number of metals, global lead and zinc demand is forecast to decline this year, according to the International Lead and Zinc Study Group (ILZSG). Keep up to date on everything going on in the world of trade and tariffs via MetalMiner’s Trade Resource Center. Zinc Demand Forecast to […]
