The Copper Monthly Metals Index (MMI) increased by 3.9% this month, reaching an MMI value of 79. With a seven-week sustained increase in prices, the rally may be over for the metal. Trading volume dropped off in late February and the price moved sideways once again in early March. Need buying strategies for steel? Request […]
Lisa Reisman
Stainless MMI: Stainless Prices Continue to Tick Upward as Q1 Progresses
The Stainless Steel Monthly Metals Index (MMI) increased again this month by 4.3% to 71, up again after last month’s 11.7% gain. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook Once again, nickel price increases provided an impetus for rising prices. This month, prices increased for all the metals in […]
This Morning in Metals: China’s Exports Down More than 20% in February
This morning in metals news, China’s export levels fell last month, White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow is optimistic about a U.S.-China trade deal and an Australian gold miner is buying a Canadian copper and gold mine for $806.5 million. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook China’s Exports […]
Rare Earths MMI: Lynas Corp Appeals Malaysian Government Condition on WLP Residue
The Rare Earths Monthly Metals Index (MMI) held flat this month, holding for a reading of 18. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook Auditors Cite Material Risk for Lynas Corp According to mining.com, auditors have flagged a material risk for Australian miner Lynas Corp’s Malaysian operations. The rare […]
Week in Review: Metals Prices, the Maker-to-User Movement and U.S. Trade Policy
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 Metal prices picked up across the board in February. MetalMiner’s sister site SpendMatters published a guest contribution […]
This Morning in Metals: China Imports Less Copper in February
This morning in metals news, China’s copper imports fell in February, U.S. Steel won an award sponsored by the Department of Energy and General Motors rolled out its last Chevy Cruze this week. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook Copper Imports, Aluminum Exports Down in China China’s February […]
Raw Steels MMI: U.S. Raw Steel Prices Begin Sideways Trend
The Raw Steels Monthly Metals Index (MMI) increased slightly again this month, moving to an MMI reading of 82, an increase of 2.5% month on month. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook This month, U.S. raw steel prices stopped their multimonth decline off peak highs and began moving sideways […]
This Morning in Metals: U.S. Steel Imports Fell 11.5% in 2018
This morning in metals, U.S. imports of steel dropped 12% year over year last year, Chile’s copper and lithium export revenue fell in February and markets react to uncertainty over the ongoing U.S.-China trade talks. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook Imports of Steel Drop 11.5% U.S. steel […]
Aluminum MMI: Aluminum Prices Decline While Monthly Index Gains 2.3%
The March Aluminum Monthly Metals Index (MMI) increased again this month, rising 2.3% for an index value of 88, up from February’s value of 86. Buying Aluminum in 2019? Download MetalMiner’s free annual price outlook LME aluminum prices ended February near the price at the month’s outset, thus ending only slightly higher month on month […]
Construction MMI: December U.S. Construction Spending Up 1.6% Year Over Year
The Construction Monthly Metals Index (MMI) held flat for an MMI reading of 82 this month. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook U.S. Construction Spending According to Census Bureau data released earlier this week, U.S. construction spending in December 2018 reached an estimated $1,292.7 billion, down 0.6% from the […]
