This morning in metals news: the United States Trade Representative today announced the US and EU will begin discussions aimed at addressing global steel and aluminum overcapacity; meanwhile, the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) and United Steelworkers union issued their own statements on the news; and, lastly, three major miners have launched a competition […]
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Week in Review: Copper price surges; USW-ATI standoff continues; iron ore booms
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. In addition, our May 2021 Monthly Metals Index (MMI) PDF is now available for download. The PDF summary includes an executive summary, trends chart and portions of each MMI article […]
This Morning in Metals: Copper production from top 10 companies to rise up to 3.8% in 2021, GlobalData forecasts
This morning in metals news: consultancy GlobalData forecast copper production from the top 10 copper mining companies will rise by up to 3.8% this year; meanwhile, the US Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs advanced a bill that aims to strengthen Buy American requirements; and, lastly, US import prices rose in April. The […]
This Morning in Metals: Barksdale Resources to acquire Sunnyside copper-lead-zinc-silver project in Arizona
This morning in metals news: Barksdale Resources announced it will acquire 100% of the Sunnyside copper-lead-zinc-silver project in Arizona; meanwhile, Cleveland-Cliffs signs have gone at the former ArcelorMittal Burns Harbor steel mill; and, lastly, the Biden administration has approved the first large-scale offshore wind power project in US waters. The MetalMiner Best Practice Library offers […]
Tata Steel reports strong quarter amid buoyant demand, higher prices
After a better-than-expected performance by India’s Tata Steel in the fourth quarter and the full year, the company has put its plan to sell off its Southeast Asian business on the backburner for now. In both earnings and cash flows, Tata Steel reported one of its best performances, despite the COVID-19 pandemic. The MetalMiner Best […]
This Morning in Metals: Aluminum producer Novelis touts ‘outstanding’ quarter
This morning in metals news: aluminum roller and recycler Novelis announced its quarterly financial results; meanwhile, the United States International Trade Commission voted Tuesday on anti-dumping duties for prestressed concrete steel wire strand; and, lastly, the Consumer Price Index rose by 0.8% in April. The MetalMiner Best Practice Library offers a wealth of knowledge and […]
This Morning in Metals: US steel capacity utilization dips to 78.1%
This morning in metals news: US steel capacity utilization fell to 78.1% last week; meanwhile, a cyberattack halted operations of a major US pipeline on Friday; and, lastly, US steel prices continue to surge. The MetalMiner Best Practice Library offers a wealth of knowledge and tips to help buyers stay on top of metals markets […]
This Morning in Metals: Century Aluminum reports Q1 net loss despite 14% sales jump
This morning in metals news: Century Aluminum released its Q1 financial results; meanwhile, copper prices continue to surge; and natural gas production plummeted during what was a frigid February in the US. The MetalMiner Best Practice Library offers a wealth of knowledge to help buyers stay on top of metals markets. Century Aluminum releases Q1 […]
U.S. Steel’s Mon Valley Project Cancelation, the Truth
Most of the mainstream press’ coverage of U.S. Steel’s giant Mon Valley plant upgrade project cancelation focuses on several issues, from permitting delays to U.S. Steel stating that a competing steelmaker plans to build a facility in another state. The project, an anticipated $1.5 billion investment across the Mon Valley works sites, would have added […]
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 […]
