Before we head into the weekend, let’s take a look back at the week that was and some of the metals-related storylines here on MetalMiner: Need buying strategies for steel? Try two free months of MetalMiner’s Outlook MetalMiner’s Stuart Burns took a look at the natural gas sector, which make be in for a shakeup […]
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Oil Sands Get a Makeover as Petroteq Touts New Extraction Process
Just when environmentalists and shale oil had pretty much done for any more significant investment in tar sands, a couple of ex-oil industry veterans, David Sealock formerly of Chevron, and Jerry Bailey, formerly of ExxonMobil, are out to do to oil sands what modern drilling and fracturing did to tight oil. Need buying strategies for […]
India’s Coal Imports Continue to Rise
When it comes to coal, India’s litany of woes continues. Despite high prices in international markets, imports continue to rise — and there’s no letting up on that front. Need buying strategies for steel? Try two free months of MetalMiner’s Outlook After a dip in FY 2017, overall coal imports increased 10% in FY 2018. […]
The U.S. Dollar’s Softening Lifts Commodities Prices
The dollar dropped this week and stocks pulled back following comments early this week form President Trump that reversed earlier optimism over U.S.-China trade talks later this week. Need buying strategies for steel? Try two free months of MetalMiner’s Outlook According to the Financial Times, the index tracking the U.S. dollar was down 0.3% at […]
Are Natural Gas Prices Due for a Shakeup?
Futures markets are suggesting the currently benign level of natural gas price volatility may not remain through the winter months. Need buying strategies for steel? Try two free months of MetalMiner’s Outlook According to the Financial Times, market volatility this year has been the lowest on record despite inventory levels falling 19.5% below average and […]
Week in Review: Rusal, the U.S.-Turkey Conflict and Data in Risk Mitigation
Before we head into the weekend, let’s take a look back at the week that was and some of the metals-related storylines here on MetalMiner: MetalMiner’s Stuart Burns took a look at Rusal and the impact U.S. sanctions have had on the Russian aluminum giant since April. In case you missed it, our August Monthly […]
Copper Price Falls as BHP Says Deal is Reached to Avoid Escondida Strike
The breaking news this week is that Chile’s Escondida mine operator BHP has announced it looks like a strike has been averted and that a settlement plan is being put to the workers. That is good news for a market widely expected to go into deficit this year, according to Mining.com. But the prospect of […]
This Morning in Metals: China Responds to U.S. with $16B in Tariffs
This morning in metals news, China responds to the U.S.’s $16 billion in tariffs with the same amount in return, China’s additional announced $60 billion tariff threat could have a significant impact on the liquefied natural gas sector and copper traded flat yesterday. Need buying strategies for steel? Try two free months of MetalMiner’s Outlook […]
This Morning in Metals: AIIS Seeks Funds for Section 232 Lawsuit
This morning in metals news, a trade association looks to raise money to support its lawsuit against the Section 232 steel tariff, Honda’s quarterly earnings hit a 12-year high and the oil price’s recent dip may just be temporary. Need buying strategies for steel? Try two free months of MetalMiner’s Outlook American Institute for International […]
Week in Review: India’s Coal Shortage, LMEselect and USTR Tariff Hearings
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? Try two free months of MetalMiner’s Outlook India has a coal shortage that comes to the benefit of the U.S. coal industry. Stuart Burns delves […]