The Automotive Monthly Metals Index (MMI) jumped by 8.1% for this month’s value, as US auto sales showed strength in April. We’re offering timely emails with exclusive analyst commentary and some best practice advice. Sign up here. US auto sales continue to show strength Automakers posted solid US sales results in April, even as the […]
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This Morning in Metals: US steel capacity utilization rises to 78.7%
This morning in metals news: US steel capacity utilization picked up to 78.7% last week; the US Census Bureau reported US goods and services trade figures for March; and Ford released its April sales totals. The MetalMiner Best Practice Library offers a wealth of knowledge and tips to help buyers stay on top of metals […]
This Morning in Metals: U.S. Steel ends $1.5B plans to upgrade Mon Valley Works
This morning in metals news: U.S. Steel announced it is ending plans for $1.5 billion in upgrades to the Mon Valley Works site; the Census Bureau reported construction spending figures for March; and the copper price has heated up once again. Do you know the five best practices of sourcing metals, including steel? U.S. Steel […]
Week in Review: Global steel production rises; record April for auto sales; China aluminum imports remain elevated
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 rising global crude steel production, automotive sector developments and much more: You want more MetalMiner on your terms. Sign up for weekly email updates. Week of April 26-30 (global steel production, […]
This Morning in Metals: US economy grows 6.4% in Q1 2021
This morning in metals news: US real GDP grew at an annual rate of 6.4% in Q1 2021; meanwhile, U.S. Steel reported its Q1 financial results; and, lastly, Intel cited the “explosive growth” in semiconductors in its Q1 2021 financial report. Sign up today for Gunpowder, MetalMiner’s free, biweekly e-newsletter featuring news, analysis and more. […]
This Morning in Metals: General Motors’ Ultium Charge 360 seeks to ease charging experience
This morning in metals news: General Motors announced details of Ultium 360, which it says will simplify the charging experience for EV owners; meanwhile, Canadian miner Teck Resources released its Q1 2021 results on Wednesday; and, lastly, nearly 30% of the US population has been fully vaccinated. Sign up today for Gunpowder, MetalMiner’s free, biweekly […]
This Morning in Metals: Ford announces global battery center dubbed Ford Ion Park
This morning in metals news: Ford Motor Co. announced its new global battery center called Ford Ion Park; meanwhile, OPEC nations met via teleconference on Tuesday; and, lastly, the US goods trade deficit rose by 4% in March. The MetalMiner Best Practice Library offers a wealth of knowledge and tips to help buyers stay on […]
This Morning in Metals: Steel capacity utilization reaches 78.4%
This morning in metals news: the US steel sector’s capacity utilization rate hit 78.4% last week; meanwhile, Ford announced plans to invest $300 million to build a new light commercial vehicle in Romania; and, lastly, the United States International Trade Commission held a five-year sunset review regarding imports of prestressed concrete steel wire strand from […]
This Morning in Metals: Copper mine production rises 4% in January
This morning in metals news: global copper mine production rose by 4% year over year in January; meanwhile, ELYSIS selected Rio Tinto’s Alma smelter for the installation of commercial size 450 kA inert anode prototype cells; and, lastly, U.S. Steel will not go forward with plans to have natural gas wells on a site near […]
Week in Review: Aluminum smelter labor deal; copper prices; pandemic challenges for brewers
Before the weekend, let’s take a look at the week that was and the metals storylines here on MetalMiner, including an aluminum smelter labor deal, copper prices, environmental policy developments and more: Find more insight on MetalMiner’s LinkedIn. Week of April 19-23 (aluminum labor deal, copper prices and more) Stuart Burns on copper price movements […]
