The Renewables Monthly Metals Index (MMI) held flat this month. (Editor’s Note: This report also includes coverage of grain-oriented electrical steel.) Looking for metal price forecasting and data analysis in one easy-to-use platform? Inquire about MetalMiner Insights today!
Category: Automotive
Auto sales collapse, supply chain suffers unprecedented closures
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Week in Review: Oil prices plunge; auto sales slump in Q1; steel output up in February
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 coverage of: oil prices, Section 232 steel tariffs, the gold market, PMI numbers, steel production and more. Looking for metal price forecasting and data analysis in one easy-to-use platform? […]
Automotive MMI: Sales slump as coronavirus outbreak spurs production shutdowns
The Automotive Monthly Metals Index (MMI) dropped 7% this month. Looking for metal price forecasting and data analysis in one easy-to-use platform? Inquire about MetalMiner Insights today!
This Morning in Metals: Ford delays planned restart of North American plants
This morning in metals news, Ford Motor Co. announced it would delay the planned restart of its North American operations, General Motors reported first-quarter sales and Allegheny Technologies Inc. (ATI) cited Section 232 tariffs in its decision to shutter its Midland, Pennsylvania operations. Improve metal purchase timing and mitigate price risk — trial MetalMiner’s monthly […]
This Morning in Metals: Congo locks down mining province after coronavirus cases
This morning in metals news, the Democratic Republic of the Congo has reportedly locked down a mining province for 48 hours, the U.S. steel sector’s steel capacity utilization rate is 81.7% for the year through March 14 and Ford provided an update on its North American operations amid the coronavirus crisis. Looking for metal price […]
Week in Review: Coronavirus impacts; precious metals plunge; ‘negative oil’
Before we head into the weekend, let’s take a look back at the week that was and some of the metals coverage here on MetalMiner, including: the coronavirus outbreak’s impact on share prices and commodities prices; a look back at Norsk Hydro’s 2019; precious metals prices’ plunge; Moody’s releases a coronavirus heat map; and “negative […]
Detroit automakers to suspend production amid coronavirus concerns
With many around the country (and world) currently self-quarantining per recommendations by health organizations or by government mandate, there may not be as many cars on the road as there usually are (there is certainly far less red on rush-hour traffic maps these days). Looking for metal price forecasting and data analysis in one easy-to-use […]
Moody’s: Metals and mining sectors among those with ‘moderate’ exposure to coronavirus fallout
As government entities in the U.S. battle to curb the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), incrementally stricter provisions on public gatherings have been implemented. Large businesses, from casinos on the Las Vegas strip to Disney World, have closed up shop. Looking for metal price forecasting and data analysis in one easy-to-use platform? Inquire about MetalMiner […]
Week in Review: COVID-19 impacts; Trump’s travel suspension; cobalt mine production
Before we head into the weekend, let’s take a look back at the week that was and some of the coverage here on MetalMiner, including: Tesla’s reported interest in cobalt-free batteries; the oil price crash; falling aluminum prices; supply-chain challenges amid the COVID-19 outbreak; Trump’s travel suspension; and global cobalt mine production: Looking for metal […]
