Europe is sometimes — often, even — chided for its slow decision-making, which is seen by many as a product of being a “Club of 27” and the need to gain consensus for coordinated action. But a recent FT article describes an impressively fast response to Europe’s realization that it is being left behind in […]
Category: Commodities
November’s best: Nickel supply, steel prices and the copper deficit
It has been a busy, busy year for metals, ranging from steel prices’ trajectory as we head toward 2020 to nickel prices’ reaction to Indonesia’s impending nickel ore export ban. Keep up to date on everything going on in the world of trade and tariffs via MetalMiner’s Trade Resource Center. While it’s hard to believe, […]
This Morning in Metals: Average gas prices similar to past two Thanksgivings
This morning in metals news, gas prices this Thanksgiving were similar to levels the previous two years, Tata Steel has confirmed job cuts in the U.K. and a partnership may form toward development of new copper projects in Peru. Keep up to date on everything going on in the world of trade and tariffs via […]
Week in Review: ArcelorMittal Closures, Platinum Demand and a Call for a Section 232 Sunset
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 our coverage of: ArcelorMittal’s plant closure in South Africa, the oil price outlook, U.S. steel capacity utilization and steel prices, CAMMU’s call for a Section 232 sunset provision, and […]
Chinese steel, raw material prices are on the rise
Amid the doom and gloom on steel prices – at least for producers, you won’t hear consumers complaining — a couple of Reuters reports suggest some of the relentless pressure on prices may ease early next year. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook Demand in top consumer China […]
Goldman Sachs is Bullish on Oil Prices in the Long Term
Judging by the share price of shale oil and gas producers, you would think the industry is one from which to keep well away. Keep up to date on everything going on in the world of trade and tariffs via MetalMiner’s Trade Resource Center. Goldman Sachs, however, is recommending clients go long on the premise […]
Week in Review: Copper Prices, ‘Steelmageddon’ and U.S.-E.U. Trade Talks
Before we head into the weekend, let’s take a look at the week that was and some of the metals coverage here on MetalMiner, including: copper prices, “Steelmageddon,” rising palladium prices, and aluminum and steel demand in Europe. Keep up to date on everything going on in the world of trade and tariffs via MetalMiner’s […]
This Morning in Metals: U.S. Steel Import Market Share Hits 17% in October
This morning in metals news, U.S. steel import permit applications surged in October, U.S. Steel has laid off workers at its Granite City operation and Port Hedland iron ore shipments to China dropped in October. Keep up to date on everything going on in the world of trade and tariffs via MetalMiner’s Trade Resource Center. […]
Week in Review: Freeport-McMoRan’s AI Play, LME Reforms and India’s RCEP Decision
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 coverage of: Freeport-McMoRan’s use of artificial intelligence (AI), U.S. steel production, aluminum prices, U.S. automotive sales, construction spending and India’s decision to back away from the proposed RCEP trade […]
This Morning in Metals: South Korea Will No Longer Seek Special Treatment for Developing Countries
This morning in metals news, South Korea will no longer seek to benefit from special treatment granted to developing countries vis-a-vis WTO rules, iron ore exports from Australia’s Port Hedland are surging and Rio Tinto has commissioned new press filter technology at its Quebec alumina refinery. Keep up to date on everything going on in […]