The Copper Monthly Metals Index (MMI) increased 11.0%. Are you on the hook for communicating the company’s steel performance to the executive team? See what should be in that report! New copper futures contract On Nov. 19, the Shanghai International Energy Exchange (INE), a subsidiary of the SHFE, started trading new bonded copper futures contracts. This contract […]
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Aluminum MMI: Prices breach the $2,000/mt mark
This month the Aluminum Monthly Metals Index (MMI) rose by 7.9%. Check if your service center is providing you with price transparency for your aluminum spend. Aluminum prices continue uptrend During November, LME aluminum prices increased by 10.9%, closing at $2,023/mt. This means that since its April low, the price recovered 38.5% and even reached […]
Stainless MMI: Top producer South Africa proposes chrome export tax
The Stainless Monthly Metals Index (MMI) increased by 5.3% for this month’s index value, as this month we touch on Chinese stainless production, South Africa’s proposed chrome export tax and more. Upcoming negotiation on your stainless steel buy? Make sure you know how your service centers will negotiate with you. Chinese stainless steel market The […]
Raw Steel MMI: U.S. steel prices continue uptrend
The Raw Steels Monthly Metals Index (MMI) increased by 5.4% this month, as U.S. steel prices continued to rise last month. Are you on the hook for communicating the company’s steel performance to the executive team? See what should be in that report! U.S. and Chinese prices relation U.S. steel prices continued to increase in […]
Aluminum MMI: Aluminum prices continue to receive support
This month the Aluminum Monthly Metals Index (MMI) rose by 3.5%, as the aluminum price made gains in October. Are you prepared for your annual aluminum contract negotiations? Be sure to check out our five best practices. Aluminum prices and demand increase The LME aluminum price reached a 17-month high on Oct. 16 at $1,863.50/mt. […]
Copper MMI: Copper price reaches 28-month high
The Copper Monthly Metals Index (MMI) increased 1.2% this month, as copper prices surged to a 28-month high in October. Copper price gains Copper prices reached a 28-month high at $6,901.50/mt on Oct. 22. The price has lost support since, potentially due to surging global coronavirus infections and stalled U.S. stimulus negotiations. Copper is a […]
Stainless MMI: U.S. stainless imports surge as surcharges move up again
The Stainless Monthly Metals Index (MMI) decreased by 3.8% for this month’s index value, as U.S. stainless imports surged last month. Do you know the five best practices of sourcing metals, including stainless steel? U.S. stainless imports rise 76% The U.S. Department of Commerce reported the U.S. imported a total of 91,600 metric tons of […]
Raw Steels MMI: Steel market recovery shows strength
The Raw Steels Monthly Metals Index (MMI) increased 2.8% for this month’s index value amid a steel market recovery. Stop obsessing about the actual forecasted steel price. It’s more important to spot the trend. See why. Steel market recovery All U.S. forms of steel prices increased throughout September. HRC, CRC and HDG prices increased rapidly […]
Copper MMI: Copper demand outlook shows strength
The Copper Monthly Metals Index (MMI) decreased 1.2% for this month’s value, even as the copper demand outlook shows signs of strength. The MetalMiner 2021 Annual Outlook consolidates our 12-month view and provides buying organizations with a complete understanding of the fundamental factors driving prices and a detailed forecast that can be used when sourcing […]
Aluminum MMI: SHFE, LME trade sideways; India, Europe look to protect domestic industries
This month the Aluminum Monthly Metals Index (MMI) remained flat for this month’s index value, as the SHFE aluminum price and its LME counterpart trended sideways this past month. Do you use cost breakdowns in your aluminum negotiations? See other tips in negotiating with mills and service centers. SHFE, LME prices’ behavior The SHFE aluminum […]
