The Automotive Monthly Metals Index (MMI) gained 9.6% for this month’s index value, as U.S. auto sales continue to show resilience. Want an occasional email from MetalMiner that highlights new content with NO sales ploys? Join that list here. U.S. auto sales General Motors switched from monthly to quarterly sales reporting in 2018; Ford followed suit […]
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This Morning in Metals: ArcelorMittal completes sale of ArcelorMittal USA to Cleveland-Cliffs
This morning in metals news: ArcelorMittal officially completed the sale of ArcelorMittal USA to Cleveland-Cliffs; the Energy Information Administration (EIA) projects energy-related carbon dioxide emissions to fall this year; and the copper price continues its long-term rise. Are you prepared for your annual steel contract negotiations? Be sure to check out our five best practices. […]
This Morning in Metals: U.S. Steel to acquire remaining equity of Big River Steel for $774 million
This morning in metals news: U.S. Steel today announced it will acquire the remaining equity of Big River Steel for $774 million; meanwhile, the U.S. steel sector’s capacity utilization rate for the week ended Dec. 5 reached 71.4%; and, finally, the Aluminum Association recently penned a letter to Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross criticizing the […]
Happy Thanksgiving from the MetalMiner team
While you may be busy putting the finishing touches on your Thanksgiving spread and, subsequently, taking a turkey-induced nap, you might find some time to revisit this week’s coverage, including industrial production figures, aluminum analysis and much more: October industrial production rose, per the Federal Reserve. LME aluminum prices continue to rise. The United States […]
This Morning in Metals: Norsk Hydro begins production restarts at Husnes B-line
This morning in metals news: Norsk Hydro recently resumed production at its Husnes aluminum plant; the Census Bureau recently released the latest data on new housing starts; and copper prices continue to rise. Sign up today for Gunpowder, MetalMiner’s free, biweekly e-newsletter featuring news, analysis and more. Norsk Hydro resumes production at Husnes B-line Oslo-based […]
This Morning in Metals: Aluminum price continues to surge
This morning in metals news: the LME three-month aluminum price has continued to rise in the leadup to the Thanksgiving holiday; Rio Tinto signed a new agreement to strengthen its partnership with China’s Tsinghua University; and, lastly, New York state is one of the U.S. leaders in renewable energy generation. Sign up today for Gunpowder, […]
Week in Review: Tata Steel looks to sell European assets; steel capacity rises; Nucor signs power purchase agreement
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, including Tata Steel and its attempt to spin off its European assets, the U.S.’s rising steel capacity utilization rate, China’s economic recovery and its impact on metals prices, and much […]
This Morning in Metals: Anglo American signs 10-year deal for LNG-fueled vessels
This morning in metals news: miner Anglo American has signed a 10-year contract to add vessels fueled by liquefied natural gas, or LNG, to its fleet; jobless rates fell in 37 states in October; and copper prices retraced slightly. The MetalMiner 2021 Annual Outlook consolidates our 12-month view and provides buying organizations with a complete […]
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 […]
