The International Copper Study Group (ICSG) recently released its copper production report for January 2019, showing that global copper mine production for the month was flat on a year-over-year basis. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook According to the ICSG, production gains in some countries were offset by […]
Lisa Reisman
Week in Review: Tesla and Panasonic, Indian Steel Exports and Oil Price Trends
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 Stuart Burns on the cooling Tesla-Panasonic relationship. India’s steel exports to the U.S. plunged last year. Belinda […]
This Morning in Metals: Deadline Extended for Review of Tata-Thyssenkrupp JV
This morning in metals news, the deadline was extended for consideration of the proposed European joint venture between Tata Steel and Thyssenkrupp, an explosion at Tata Steel’s Port Talbot steelworks early Friday led to two injuries and Tata Steel expects to locate all of its production in India by 2025. Need buying strategies for steel? […]
DOC Makes Preliminary Anti-Dumping Determination on Steel Wheels from China
The U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) last week made a preliminary affirmative determination in an anti-dumping probe related to imports of steel wheels from China. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook “Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced the affirmative preliminary determination in the antidumping duty (AD) investigation […]
European Commission Approves Sale of ArcelorMittal Steelmaking Assets to Liberty House Group
The European Commission has approved a bid from Liberty House Group to purchase a number of ArcelorMittal’s European steelmaking assets. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook “The assets form a divestment package the Company agreed with the European Commission (‘EC’) during its merger control investigation into the Company’s […]
This Morning in Metals: Republic of Congo Makes First Iron Ore Shipment
This morning in metals news, the Republic of Congo made its first export of iron ore, Korean steelmaker POSCO says elevated iron ore prices will put a damper on steel margins this year and global aluminum production in March hit 5.4 million metric tons. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of […]
Aluminum Association: Imports of Chinese Aluminum Foil Down 64% from 2017-2018
A year on from the U.S.’s anti-dumping and countervailing duty orders on Chinese aluminum foil, imports of the product have plunged. Buying Aluminum in 2019? Download MetalMiner’s free annual price outlook The Aluminum Association Trade Enforcement Working Group filed a petition requesting relief from imports of Chinese aluminum foil in May 2017. Almost one year […]
LME Kicks Off Consultation on Proposed Responsible Sourcing Principles
The London Metal Exchange today announced it is launching a formal consultation on proposed rules for “the application of responsible sourcing principles to all LME-listed brands.” Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook “Our comprehensive market engagement exercise has revealed strong support for the LME taking action on this […]
This Morning in Metals: Japan’s Steel Production Falls 1.9% in FY 2018
This morning in metals news, Japan saw its steel production fall over fiscal year 2018, the general counsel for the United States Trade Representative is leaving the administration and U.S. housing starts in March were down 14.2% year over year. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook Japanese Steel […]
Tin Prices are Finally Slowing Down After a Hot Start to the Year
LME tin prices surged from December 2018 into late February 2019, rising almost weekly throughout the period. In that period, the LME tin price hit $21,870/mt at its short-term peak — up around 20% in about three months. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook Once prices turned around, […]
