This morning in metals news, the iron ore price slipped Thursday, the Indian steel import market is dominated by Japan and South Korea, and trade tensions between the U.S. and China continue to gain. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook Iron Ore Slows Down Supported by supply-side concerns, […]
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This Morning in Metals: Parties Register Official Interest in British Steel
This morning in metals news, a number of groups have registered interest in British Steel, Chinese iron ore futures surged to a new high, and Alcoa and Arconic workers could be set to go on strike. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook Potential Buyers for British Steel Last […]
A Memorial Day Review of the Top 10 Most-Viewed Posts of 2019 (So Far)
The first five months of 2019 have been quite busy ones for the world of metals. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook Let’s take a look back at the most-viewed posts on MetalMiner through the first five months of the year. Unsurprisingly, steel and aluminum dominated the list. […]
Week in Review: A Weakening Yuan, British Steel’s Struggles and a ‘Perfect Storm’
Before we head into the Memorial Day weekend, let’s take a look back at the week that was and some of the metals storylines here on MetalMiner: Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook Stuart Burns delved into the situation at British Steel early in the week (prior to […]
This Morning in Metals: High Court Orders Liquidation of British Steel
This morning in metals news, British Steel failed to secure emergency funding it had requested to stave off its collapse, tariffs have depressed steel import volumes into the Port of Tampa Bay and iron ore prices continue to rise. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook British Steel Falls […]
This Morning in Metals: Iron Ore Rises Above $100/Ton
This morning in metals news, the iron ore price continues to rise, China is reportedly in no rush to restart trade talks after the recent exchange of tariffs and Tokyo Steel once again held prices steady. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook Iron Ore Breaks Through $100/Ton Barrier […]
This Morning in Metals: Iron Ore Soars After Vale Warning
This morning in metals news, the iron ore price continues to rise, the U.S. cut its import tariff on Turkish steel in half and copper is on its way to its fifth consecutive weekly loss. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook Iron Ore Rises After Vale Warning The […]
This Morning in Metals: Vale Announces $2.5B Investment in Dry Iron Ore Processing
This morning in metals news, Brazilian miner Vale SA has plans to invest approximately $2.5 billion over the next five years in dry iron ore processing, Rusal reported a drop in its first-quarter profits and copper prices bounced back. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook Processing Plans Miner Vale […]
Week in Review: Climate Change, China Tariffs and Iran Sanctions
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: Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook Stuart Burns delved into the role of climate change and the opportunity for innovation to meet environmental […]
This Morning in Metals: Vale’s Q1 2019 Iron Ore Output, Sales Fall After Dam Disaster
This morning in metals news, Brazilian miner Vale SA reported its Q1 2019 production totals, ArcelorMittal is idling mills in Europe and U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum questioned Interior Secretary David Bernhardt regarding plans to advance copper-nickel mining in northeastern Minnesota. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook Vale SA […]