Happy Friday, MetalMiner readers! Here’s a look back at this week’s top stories. Need buying strategies for steel? Try two free months of MetalMiner’s Outlook A number of aluminum associations around the world wrote a joint letter urging G20 leaders to hold a forum on global aluminum overcapacity at this year’s G20 Summit, scheduled to […]
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This Morning in Metals: Alcoa Shares Jump 4%, Companies Seek Waivers from Section 232 Tariffs
This morning in metals news, there has been a flood of applications from U.S. companies for exemptions from the Section 232 tariffs. Nickel prices reached a three-year high, stoked by fears of more sanctions, and Alcoa shares jumped in after-hours trade following rosy Q1 results. Need buying strategies for steel? Try two free months of […]
This Morning in Metals: Saudi Arabia Seeks $100/Barrel Oil Price, Chinese Iron Ore Rebounds from 10-Month Low
This morning in metal news, Chinese iron ore futures rebound from a 10-month low, Saudi Arabia emerges as OPEC’s leading supporter for further reducing oil supply, and researchers discover a major supply of rare earth minerals in the seabed near a remote Japanese island. Need buying strategies for steel? Try two free months of MetalMiner’s […]
This Morning in Metals: Aluminum Prices Rally, EU Challenges U.S. Section 232 Tariffs
This morning in metals news, aluminum prices have risen to a seven-year-high following the London Metal Exchange’s ban on Rusal metal, the EU pushes back against the U.S.’s steel and aluminum tariffs, and renewable energy takes center stage among major U.S. companies. Need buying strategies for steel? Try two free months of MetalMiner’s Outlook A […]
This Morning in Metals: Oil, Gold Prices Dip, NAFTA Talks to Accelerate
This morning in metals news, oil and gold prices opened slightly lower despite the missile attacks on Syria that took place early Saturday morning local time. NAFTA renegotiation talks speed up in face of Mexico’s upcoming presidential election. Need buying strategies for steel? Try two free months of MetalMiner’s Outlook Oil, Gold Traded Lower Following […]
