This morning in metals news, the United States Trade Representative outlined the mini-trade deal reached with China late last week, ArcelorMittal and Nippon Steel completed their acquisition of Essar Steel, and the Pilbara Ports Authority saw its November throughput increase 8% year over year. Looking for metal price forecasting and data analysis in one easy-to-use […]
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Rio Tinto’s Pacific operations gain ASI certifications
More and more companies are touting their newly acquired “green” bona fides in a world that is becoming increasingly conscious of climate change. Looking for metal price forecasting and data analysis in one easy-to-use platform? Inquire about MetalMiner Insights today! With the 2015 Paris climate accord and other government initiatives targeting reduction of emissions, companies […]
Under difficult conditions for India’s aluminum producers, Hindalco looks to diversify
Aluminum producers in India, like their steel counterparts, are going through some trying times. Buying Aluminum in 2019? Download MetalMiner’s free annual price outlook Rising imports, which could only get worse because of the U.S.-China trade war, and an increase in the cost of production have prompted Indian aluminum producers write to the government, asking […]
Week in Review: Tariffs on Argentina, Brazil?; nickel prices slide; Saudi Aramco debuts on Riyadh exchange
Before we head into the weekend, let’s take a look at the week that was and some of the metals storylines here on MetalMiner: Looking for metal price forecasting and data analysis in one easy-to-use platform? Inquire about MetalMiner Insights today! Stuart Burns on President Donald Trump’s recent announcement regarding tariffs on steel and aluminum […]
This Morning in Metals: Tariffs on $370B in Chinese goods to stay
This morning in metals news, the United States Trade Representative released a statement on the U.S.-China partial trade deal, copper prices fell back from a seven-month high Thursday, and Norsk Hydro signed a $1,600 million credit facility linked to its emissions targets. Looking for metal price forecasting and data analysis in one easy-to-use platform? Inquire […]
This Morning in Metals: Markets eye tariff deadline, Fed’s rate decision
This morning in metals news, markets are anxiously eyeing Sunday’s U.S.-China tariff deadline, The Mongolian parliament passed a resolution relating to the Oyu Tolgoi mine (majority-owned by Rio Tinto) and United States Trade Representative (USTR) Robert Lighthizer weighed in on yesterday’s United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) news. Looking for metal price forecasting and data analysis in […]
Rare Earths MMI: Lynas picks Kalgoorlie for new cracking and leaching plant site
The Rare Earths Monthly Metals Index (MMI) fell one point for an MMI reading of 19. Keep up to date on everything going on in the world of trade and tariffs via MetalMiner’s Trade Resource Center. Lynas selects site for new cracking and leaching plant Lynas Corp., the world’s largest rare earths firm outside of China, […]
Finally, Saudi Aramco’s IPO happens — to more of a damp squib than fanfare
After much delay and considerable uncertainty, Saudi Aramco finally got its IPO away, albeit only on the domestic Saudi market and not in New York, London or Hong Kong – yet. Looking for metal price forecasting and data analysis in one easy-to-use platform? Inquire about MetalMiner Insights today! Shares were priced at $8.53, or 32 […]
Automotive MMI: Honda, Toyota post strong November U.S. sales totals
The Automotive Monthly Metals Index (MMI) held flat this month, posting a reading of 86 for the December MMI. Looking for metal price forecasting and data analysis in one easy-to-use platform? Inquire about MetalMiner Insights today! U.S. auto sales As noted previously, General Motors, Ford and Fiat Chrysler all report sales on a quarterly basis. As […]
Week in Review: Steel production, the December MMO and gold prices
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: Keep up to date on everything going on in the world of trade and tariffs via MetalMiner’s Trade Resource Center. Global steel production contracted in October, according to the World […]
