This morning in metals news: Norsk Hydro plans to expand capacity at its Sjunnen aluminum extrusion plant; the Pilbara Ports Authority reported a decline in throughput in July; and, lastly, the United States International Trade Commission conducted a five-year sunset review on existing duty orders for carbon and alloy steel standard, line and pressure pipe […]
Category: Anti-Dumping
UK upholds anti-dumping duties for tube and pipe from Belarus, China
The U.K. government has upheld the Trade Remedies Authority’s (TRA) revocation of anti-dumping duties for welded tube and pipe imports from Russia. However, it has upheld them for imports of the same product from Belarus and China. More MetalMiner is available on LinkedIn. Tube and pipe duties The TRA made the recommendation to the Secretary […]
This Morning in Metals: Rio Tinto commits $2.4B in funding for Serbia lithium project
This morning in metals news: miner Rio Tinto said it had committed funding of $2.4 billion toward the Jadar lithium-borates project in Serbia; meanwhile, the U.S. international trade in goods deficit rose in June; and, finally, the United States International Trade Commission determined imports of metal lockers from China materially injure U.S. industry. Want MetalMiner […]
Week in Review: USMCA turns 1; metal inventory levels; EU steel safeguards
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. This week, we touched on the USMCA (which turned 1 on Thursday), Stuart Burns covered the relationship between inventory levels and metals demand, and much more. On the USMCA — […]
This Morning in Metals: USCIT votes to affirm Commerce’s AD duty determinations on Korean steel pipes, tubes
This morning in metals news: the U.S. Court of International Trade voted to affirm the duty levels set by the Department of Commerce with respect to heavy walled rectangular steel pipes and tubes from Korea; meanwhile, U.S. distillate demand returned more quickly than gasoline and jet fuel demand; and, lastly, the copper price has bounced […]
Week in Review: Interest in Liberty Steel’s French assets; automotive sales power ahead; China coal target dampens smelter investment
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, including steel sector news, the Biden administration’s release of a 250-page supply chain report and much more: The MetalMiner Best Practice Library offers a wealth of knowledge and tips to […]
Despite easing US-EU trade tensions, Section 232 likely here to stay
It is no secret that, on the whole, Europe was backing a Joe Biden win in the 2020 US presidential election. A few eastern European countries, like Hungary and Poland, rather warmed to former President Donald Trump’s narratives. However, on the whole, socialist Europe saw more of a kindred spirit in Biden. In that vein, […]
Week in Review: Copper overheating?; cobalt pilot project; MetalMiner webinars
Before we head into the weekend, let’s take a look back at the week that was and the metals storylines here on MetalMiner, including copper price developments, an upcoming MetalMiner webinar and more: The MetalMiner Best Practice Library offers a wealth of knowledge and tips to help buyers stay on top of metals markets and […]
USITC votes to maintain duties on steel nail imports from five countries
For those in the market for steel nails — particularly those in the construction sector, who are already facing skyrocketing lumber costs — an announcement this week offers no pricing relief. With volatile steel markets, knowing which strategy to execute and when can make all the difference between saving and losing money. See how MetalMiner […]
This Morning in Metals: Aluminum producer Novelis touts ‘outstanding’ quarter
This morning in metals news: aluminum roller and recycler Novelis announced its quarterly financial results; meanwhile, the United States International Trade Commission voted Tuesday on anti-dumping duties for prestressed concrete steel wire strand; and, lastly, the Consumer Price Index rose by 0.8% in April. The MetalMiner Best Practice Library offers a wealth of knowledge and […]
