The Automotive Monthly Metals Index (MMI) rose by 4.5% for this month’s reading, as many automakers posted record auto sales in May. Stay up to date on MetalMiner with weekly updates – without the sales pitch. Sign up now. US auto sales Among monthly reporters, Ford Motor Co. reported its total sales in the US […]
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Week in Review: Iron ore shows volatility; hot rolled coil prices rise; China relaxes rare earths production quotas
Before we head into the weekend, let’s take a look back at the week that was and the metals news here on MetalMiner, including iron ore volatility, rare earths production quotas in China and much more: We’re offering timely emails with exclusive analyst commentary and some best practice advice. Sign up here. Week of May […]
This Morning in Metals: General Motors to increase deliveries to US, Canadian customers
This morning in metals news: General Motors says it will increase vehicle deliveries to customers in the US and Canada; US nonfarm business sector labor productivity rose by 5.4% in the first quarter; and crude oil prices continue to rise. Each month, MetalMiner hosts a webinar on a specific metals topic. Explore the upcoming webinars […]
Week in Review: Section 232 tariffs; metals prices pull back; China warns commodity speculators
Before we head into the weekend, let’s take a look back at the week that was here on MetalMiner, which included coverage of the Section 232 tariffs, the recent metals price pullback, China’s warning to commodity speculators and much more: Each month, MetalMiner hosts a webinar on a specific metals topic. Explore the upcoming webinars […]
This Morning in Metals: May new-vehicle retail sales on pace for record
This morning in metals news: new-vehicle retail sales are on pace to hit their highest total ever for the month of May, according to J.D. Power and LMC Automotive; meanwhile, new orders for manufactured durable goods declined in April after 11 straight months of gains; and, lastly, LME aluminum has backtracked over the last two-plus […]
This Morning in Metals: MetalMiner webinar to cover allocation markets, signs buyers should monitor
This morning in metals news: an upcoming MetalMiner webinar will cover the signs metals buyers should look out for when assessing when allocation markets might be coming to an end; meanwhile, Ford Motor Co. took home a prize for advanced high-strength steel innovations; and, lastly, steel prices continue to rise. The MetalMiner Best Practice Library […]
Week in Review: Another commodities supercycle?; rising battery demand; European hot rolled coil prices
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 whether or not we are in a supercycle, rising EV demand and more: MetalMiner should-cost models: Give your organization levers to pull for more price transparency, from service centers, producers and […]
Automotive MMI: US auto sales robust in April
The Automotive Monthly Metals Index (MMI) jumped by 8.1% for this month’s value, as US auto sales showed strength in April. We’re offering timely emails with exclusive analyst commentary and some best practice advice. Sign up here. US auto sales continue to show strength Automakers posted solid US sales results in April, even as the […]
This Morning in Metals: US steel capacity utilization rises to 78.7%
This morning in metals news: US steel capacity utilization picked up to 78.7% last week; the US Census Bureau reported US goods and services trade figures for March; and Ford released its April sales totals. The MetalMiner Best Practice Library offers a wealth of knowledge and tips to help buyers stay on top of metals […]
As electric vehicles continue to surge, cobalt prices also rise
The prospect of buying an electric vehicle (EV) may fill you with anxiety. That is, range anxiety, charging point anxiety, reliability anxiety and resale anxiety. The MetalMiner Best Practice Library offers a wealth of knowledge and tips to help buyers stay on top of metals markets and buying strategies. Sales rise despite electric vehicle anxieties […]
