The beginning of production at what is now Asia’s deepest offshore natural gas field will increase the share of natural gas India’s energy basket. Become part of the MetalMiner LinkedIn group and stay connected to trends we’re watching and interesting metal facts. India set to strengthen natural gas production A few days ago, Reliance Industries […]
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What will 2021 look like for commodities, equities and the dollar?
When Jim O’Neill, former chairman of Goldman Sachs Asset Management and a former U.K. treasury minister, posts his thoughts on what 2021 may bring for equities, commodities and the dollar, it is worth taking a few minutes to listen. Few economists have his level of both academic and practical experience in global financial markets. Over […]
This Morning in Metals: U.S. Steel releases Q4 2020 guidance
This morning in metals news: U.S. Steel announced its Q4 2020 guidance; the Bureau of Labor Statistics released its November employment summary; and the copper price continues to surge. Cut-to-length adders. Width and gauge adders. Coatings. Feel confident in knowing what you should be paying for metal with MetalMiner should-cost models. U.S. Steel releases Q4 […]
Week in Review: Organic molecules and machinability; gold prices; allocation market for steel
Before we head into the penultimate weekend of 2020, let’s take a look back at the week that was and some of the metals storylines here on MetalMiner, including: research findings related to organic molecules’ impact on machinability; gold prices; and the arrival of an allocation market for steel-buying organizations, as explained by MetalMiner CEO […]
This Morning in Metals: EIA releases Short-Term Energy Outlook
This morning in metals news: the Energy Information Administration (EIA) released its Short-Term Energy Outlook; the China Iron and Steel Association (CISA) wants to know why iron ore prices are soaring; and the CEO of Cleveland-Cliffs touted the company’s plans for steel in the region after its acquisition of ArcelorMittal USA. Cut-to-length adders. Width and […]
This Morning in Metals: Cyclone warning adds fuel to iron ore surge
This morning in metals news: the iron ore price is surging amid a Pilbara Ports Authority cyclone warning; Steel Dynamics shares jumped; and Rio Tinto declared a maiden ore reserve at a project in western Serbia. Cut-to-length adders. Width and gauge adders. Coatings. Feel confident in knowing what you should be paying for metal with […]
Iron ore the star performer of 2020
If we think copper, zinc, and even aluminum have performed well this year, none of them are a patch on iron ore. We’re offering timely emails with exclusive analyst commentary and some best practice advice – and you choose how often you receive it. Sign up here. Iron ore prices rise China’s iron ore imports […]
China, India set to compete in crude refining sector
China and India find themselves in some sort of a mini-race in the crude refining business. (As readers of our Annual Outlook know, the oil sector is one of three key macroeconomic pillars we consider in our analysis of commodities markets, in addition to the Chinese economy and the strength of the U.S. dollar). China […]
This Morning in Metals: Nucor signs renewable power purchase agreement
This morning in metals news: Nucor Corporation has signed a power purchase agreement with EDF Renewables North America; the Pilbara Ports Authority reported an 11% year-over-year increase in throughput in October; and, lastly, Minnesota’s mining rules are getting another look. The MetalMiner 2021 Annual Outlook consolidates our 12-month view and provides buying organizations with a […]
This Morning in Metals: Panasonic, Equinor, Norsk Hydro sign MOU to explore potential European lithium-ion battery business
This morning in metals news: Norsk Hydro has signed a memorandum of understanding to explore a potential lithium-ion battery business; U.S. import prices fell slightly in October; and Gulf of Mexico oil production fell in August by the largest amount since 2008. Sign up today for Gunpowder, MetalMiner’s free, biweekly e-newsletter featuring news, analysis and […]