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 […]
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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 […]
Supply chains at risk as the world moves toward electrification
A recent Telegraph article suggests the West is sleepwalking into missing the next industrial revolution as China voraciously buys up raw material assets around the world. Those assets include securing its future supplies of cobalt, copper, lithium and other metals. The aforementioned comes in addition to its current domination of rare earth metals. The MetalMiner […]
Automotive MMI: Automakers race ahead to strong Q1 2021 auto sales
The Automotive Monthly Metals Index (MMI) rose by 2.5% for this month’s reading, as Q1 2021 auto sales surged. The MetalMiner Best Practice Library offers a wealth of knowledge and tips to help buyers stay on top of metals markets and buying strategies. US automotive sales The first quarter is in the rear-view mirror. General […]