Before we head into the weekend, let’s take a look back at the week that and some of the metals storylines here on MetalMiner: Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook Stuart Burns on a tussle between Pakistan’s government and a mining company over development of a copper and […]
Lisa Reisman
This Morning in Metals: China Hopes to Reach U.S. Halfway in Trade Talks
This morning in metals news, China says it hopes to reach a compromise with the U.S. on trade, the U.S. Department of Commerce self-initiated an investigation related to imports of corrosion-resistant steel products and iron ore prices continue to slide. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook Looking for […]
This Morning in Metals: Coca-Cola to Sell Dasani Water Brand in Aluminum Cans
This morning in metals news, beverage maker Coca-Cola has announced it will shift to aluminum cans for its Dasani water brand, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced it found evidence of dumping of refillable stainless steel kegs from Mexico and China still plans to send trade officials to Washington next month for talks. Need buying […]
The August MMI Report: Six of 10 Indexes Post Declines
The August 2019 Monthly Metals Index (MMI) report is in the books. After a July in which seven of 10 MMI indexes moved upward, this month a majority of the indexes retraced. Six MMIs declined, three moved up and one held flat (the Copper MMI). A few highlights from this month’s round of MMI analyses: […]
This Morning in Metals: U.S. to Delay Tariffs on Some Consumer Goods from China
This morning in metals news, the United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced the U.S. would delay some of the recently announced tariffs on Chinese goods, what could be the largest copper mine project in North America recently got a key approval from the U.S. Forest Service and a Turkish military pension fund has a £900 […]
Stainless MMI: Index Jumps Six Points on Nickel Price Surge
The Stainless Steel Monthly Metals Index (MMI) jumped six points for an August reading 75 on the back of strong nickel price gains. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook Within the Stainless MMI basket, LME nickel prices increased the most once again this month, recording a 13% increase. […]
Renewables MMI: Glencore Plans to Halt Production at Mutanda Cobalt Mine
The Renewables Monthly Metals Index (MMI) fell four points this month for an August reading of 101. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook Glencore Shakes up Cobalt Market As covered by MetalMiner’s Stuart Burns, Glencore announced it would halt production by the end of the year at the world’s […]
Global Precious MMI: Gold Prices Soar Amid Latest Trade Jitters
The Global Precious Monthly Metals Index (MMI) picked up one point this month for an August MMI reading of 102. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook Time for Safe Havens Amid the latest jolt of trade uncertainty — namely, President Donald Trump’s intention to impose a 10% tariff on […]
This Morning in Metals: China Hongqiao Impacted by Typhoon
This morning in metals news, the world’s top aluminum producer was flooded after Typhoon Lekima, Chinese cities did not meet targets to cut pollution and iron ore prices continue to slide. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook China Hongqiao Takes Damages After Typhoon The world’s largest aluminum producer, […]
Week in Review: Trump’s New Tariffs, China’s Currency and Glencore’s Mutanda Decision
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: Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook President Donald Trump announced a new 10% tariff on an additional $300 billion in Chinese goods, effective […]
