This morning in metals news, MetalMiner on Friday will host a webinar on the subject of the coronavirus outbreak and its impact on metal prices, the Aluminum Association responded to the COVID-19 crisis with proposals to strengthen the aluminum sector, and Paris-based Constellium will reduce or suspend some of its operations. Looking for metal price […]
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Detroit automakers to suspend production amid coronavirus concerns
With many around the country (and world) currently self-quarantining per recommendations by health organizations or by government mandate, there may not be as many cars on the road as there usually are (there is certainly far less red on rush-hour traffic maps these days). Looking for metal price forecasting and data analysis in one easy-to-use […]
This Morning in Metals: U.S. closing border with Canada to ‘non-essential traffic’
This morning in metals news, President Donald Trump announced the U.S. and Canada have mutually agreed to close their shared border to non-essential traffic, Indian steel stocks have gotten a boost this week and Chinese iron ore futures made gains. Looking for metal price forecasting and data analysis in one easy-to-use platform? Inquire about MetalMiner […]
Moody’s: Metals and mining sectors among those with ‘moderate’ exposure to coronavirus fallout
As government entities in the U.S. battle to curb the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), incrementally stricter provisions on public gatherings have been implemented. Large businesses, from casinos on the Las Vegas strip to Disney World, have closed up shop. Looking for metal price forecasting and data analysis in one easy-to-use platform? Inquire about MetalMiner […]
This Morning in Metals: U.S. steel production up 0.4% through March 14
This morning in metals news, U.S. raw steel production is up through the first 2 1/2 months of the year, Anglo American will temporarily slow work on its Quellaveco copper project in Peru and China’s copper inventories are up to a four-year high. Looking for metal price forecasting and data analysis in one easy-to-use platform? […]
Trade wars, cyber attacks and Brexit: Norsk Hydro recaps 2019 in annual report
Last year proved to be a hectic one for Norwegian aluminum maker Norsk Hydro. Request a 30-minute demo of the MetalMiner Insights platform now. Hilda Merete Aasheim, who took over as CEO in 2019, recapped some of the challenges in the company’s annual report.
This Morning in Metals: China’s aluminum output up over first two months
This morning in metals news, China’s aluminum production through the first two months of the year was up despite the coronavirus outbreak, Rio Tinto offered an update on measures being undertaken at the Oyu Tolgoi project and the Federal Reserve has cut rates to nearly zero. Looking for metal price forecasting and data analysis in […]
Week in Review: COVID-19 impacts; Trump’s travel suspension; cobalt mine production
Before we head into the weekend, let’s take a look back at the week that was and some of the coverage here on MetalMiner, including: Tesla’s reported interest in cobalt-free batteries; the oil price crash; falling aluminum prices; supply-chain challenges amid the COVID-19 outbreak; Trump’s travel suspension; and global cobalt mine production: Looking for metal […]
This Morning in Metals: Precious metals prices take a tumble
This morning in metals news, precious metals prices have taken a hit, Washington state repealed a tax break that had benefited Boeing and the Pilbara Ports Authority released February shipping data. Looking for metal price forecasting and data analysis in one easy-to-use platform? Inquire about MetalMiner Insights today! Precious metals tumble Earlier this week, we […]
Renewables/GOES MMI: Tesla in talks to use cobalt-free batteries
The Renewables Monthly Metals Index (MMI) dropped one point for a March MMI reading of 97. (Editor’s Note: This report also includes coverage of grain-oriented electrical steel.) Looking for metal price forecasting and data analysis in one easy-to-use platform? Inquire about MetalMiner Insights today!
