This morning in metals news: the US steel sector’s capacity utilization rate hit 78.4% last week; meanwhile, Ford announced plans to invest $300 million to build a new light commercial vehicle in Romania; and, lastly, the United States International Trade Commission held a five-year sunset review regarding imports of prestressed concrete steel wire strand from […]
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Week in Review: Aluminum smelter labor deal; copper prices; pandemic challenges for brewers
Before the weekend, let’s take a look at the week that was and the metals storylines here on MetalMiner, including an aluminum smelter labor deal, copper prices, environmental policy developments and more: Find more insight on MetalMiner’s LinkedIn. Week of April 19-23 (aluminum labor deal, copper prices and more) Stuart Burns on copper price movements […]
This Morning in Metals: ‘Clean Sheet Project’ targets production of recyclable automotive sheet metals
This morning in metals news: a $2 million project seeks to develop ways to more cost-effectively produce lightweight automotive sheet metals; meanwhile, U.S. Steel joined the global nonprofit ResponsibleSteel™; and the copper price has picked back up over the last week. The MetalMiner Best Practice Library offers a wealth of knowledge and tips to help […]
This Morning in Metals: General Motors debuts new electric vehicle model
This morning in metals news: General Motors debuted its 2023 Cadillac LYRIQ electric vehicle; the House Judiciary Committee advanced a bill that seeks to open OPEC up to lawsuits for price collusion; and Texas is set to add a significant amount of utility-scale solar power. The MetalMiner Best Practice Library offers a wealth of knowledge […]
This Morning in Metals: Century Aluminum, USW reach five-year labor deal at Hawesville smelter
This morning in metals news: Century Aluminum and the United Steelworkers union reached a five-year labor agreement at the Hawesville smelter; meanwhile, Ford reported its Q1 sales results in Europe; and, lastly, miner Anglo American said it will now source 100% renewable energy at its South American operations. The MetalMiner Best Practice Library offers a […]
This Morning in Metals: Alcoa posts ‘excellent’ first quarter, cites stronger prices
This morning in metals news: Alcoa announced its first quarter financial results; US housing starts surged in March; and General Motors and LG Energy Solution are building a second Ultium battery cell manufacturing plant in the US. The MetalMiner Best Practice Library offers a wealth of knowledge and tips to help buyers stay on top of metals […]
Week in Review: US steel capacity utilization; European steel; copper market shift
Before we head into the weekend, let’s take a look back at the week that was and the metals storylines here on MetalMiner: The MetalMiner Best Practice Library offers a wealth of knowledge and tips to help buyers stay on top of metals markets and buying strategies. Week in Review, April 5-9 (steel capacity utilization, […]
This Morning in Metals: Aluminum Association calls for changes to Section 232 exclusion process
This morning in metals news: the Aluminum Association this week called for reforms to the Section 232 exclusion process; meanwhile, Volvo Cars reported a record first quarter in sales; and, lastly, Chilean miner Codelco requested arbitration with Ecuador regarding the Llurimagua project. The MetalMiner Best Practice Library offers a wealth of knowledge and tips to […]
This Morning in Metals: Ford China reports 73.3% sales jump
This morning in metals news: Ford China announced its sales rose by 73.3% year over year; meanwhile, the Energy Information Administration (EIA) released its Short-Term Energy Outlook; and, lastly, Rio Tinto announced it had achieved battery-grade lithium at its Boron plant. We’re offering timely emails with exclusive analyst commentary and some best practice advice. Ford […]
This Morning in Metals: Court of International Trade rules in favor of plaintiff contesting Section 232 derivatives duties
This morning in metals news: the US Court of International Trade issued a Section 232-related ruling; General Motors announced the manufacturing locations of its first-ever Chevrolet Silverado electric pickup and GMC Hummer EV SUV; and, lastly, top copper producer Chile closed borders. The MetalMiner Best Practice Library offers a wealth of knowledge and tips to […]
