The Automotive Monthly Metals Index (MMI) rose by 3.6% for this month’s MMI reading, as U.S. auto sales rose in July. All the metals intelligence you need in one user-friendly platform with unlimited usage. Request a MetalMiner Insights platform demo. US auto sales General Motors reported last month that its second-quarter sales rose by 40% year […]
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This Morning in Metals: Global aluminum production rises in June
This morning in metals news: global aluminum production rose in June compared to last year, the International Aluminum Institute reported; Ford of Europe reported its Q2 sales; and, lastly, June electricity demand surged amid a heat wave in the Pacific Northwest. Each month, MetalMiner hosts a webinar on a specific metals topic. Explore the upcoming […]
This Morning in Metals: GM sales in China rise 5.2% in Q2
This morning in metals news: General Motors reported strong Q2 sales in China; miner Anglo American said it had completed its first maritime biofuel trial; and, lastly, the copper price has trended sideways so far in July. Receive the latest short-term and long-term outlook for the full range of industrial metals (base and ferrous) at […]
Week in Review: Aluminum prices remain elevated; auto sales post strong Q2; USW, ATI reach tentative deal
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 coverage of aluminum prices, U.S. auto sales, a Saudi-Emirati oil output spat and much more: The MetalMiner Best Practice Library offers a wealth of knowledge and tips to help buyers stay […]
This Morning in Metals: Steelworkers reach tentative deal to end three-month ATI strike
This morning in metals news: the United Steelworkers union this week announced it had reached a tentative deal with Allegheny Technologies Inc. (ATI) to end a three-month strike; meanwhile, Ford China’s sales rose by 24% in the first half of the year; and, lastly, the U.S. and Mexico announced a course of remediation under the […]
Automotive MMI: Auto sales rose throughout June, Q2 despite supply constraints
The Automotive Monthly Metals Index (MMI) slipped by 0.7% for this month’s index reading, as U.S. auto sales surged in June and Q2. Each month, MetalMiner hosts a webinar on a specific metals topic. Explore the upcoming webinars and sign up for each on the MetalMiner Events page. US auto sales Among the top […]
This Morning in Metals: U.S. steel capacity utilization rises to 83.0%
This morning in metals news: U.S. steel capacity utilization rose to 83.0% last week; meanwhile, the U.S. Department of Commerce is now requiring and collecting aluminum import licenses; and, lastly, General Motors said it will source U.S.-based lithium. The MetalMiner Best Practice Library offers a wealth of knowledge and tips to help buyers stay on […]
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: U.S. goods and services deficit ticks up in May
This morning in metals news: the U.S. goods and services deficit rose by $2.2 billion in May; meanwhile, new orders for manufactured goods rose in May; and, lastly, Ford Motor Co. released its June sales results. We’re offering timely emails with exclusive analyst commentary and some best practice advice. Sign up here. US goods and […]
Week in Review: Commodity prices dip; aluminum markets; copper production rises
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 a fall in commodity prices, aluminum market supply and much more: The MetalMiner Best Practice Library offers a wealth of knowledge and tips to help buyers stay on top […]