The Renewables Monthly Metals Index (MMI) fell one point for a November MMI reading of 97. Slowing Cobalt Mine Output According to research group Antaike, global cobalt output growth is expected to slow in 2020, Reuters reported. The report cites Antaike nickel analyst Joy Kong, who said cobalt production is expected to rise by 5,000 tons […]
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This Morning in Metals: U.S. Steel Capacity Utilization Rate Hits 80.5%
This morning in metals news, the U.S.’s steel capacity utilization rate is 80.3% for the year through Nov. 9, up to 40 layoffs are coming at U.S. Steel’s Minnesota taconite operations and a South African steel plant operated by ArcelorMittal is being shut down. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of […]
This Morning in Metals: China’s Jingye Set to Buy British Steel
This morning in metals news, a Chinese firm is poised to take over the insolvent British Steel, Chinese iron ore futures were down Monday and speakers at a recent convention in Budapest weighed in on the stainless steel market. Jingye to Buy British Steel After talks with Turkey’s Ataer Holding fell apart, Chinese firm Jingye […]
Week in Review: Freeport-McMoRan’s AI Play, LME Reforms and India’s RCEP Decision
Before we head into the weekend, let’s take a look back at the week that was and some of the metals coverage here on MetalMiner, including coverage of: Freeport-McMoRan’s use of artificial intelligence (AI), U.S. steel production, aluminum prices, U.S. automotive sales, construction spending and India’s decision to back away from the proposed RCEP trade […]
This Morning in Metals: Tariff Rollback Could Come if U.S., China Reach First-Phase Deal
This morning in metals news, tensions could ease between the U.S. and China on the tariff front, ArcelorMittal reported its third-quarter financial results and copper prices made gains this week. Keep up to date on everything going on in the world of trade and tariffs via MetalMiner’s Trade Resource Center. U.S., China Could Roll Back […]
Rare Earths MMI: Lynas Corp. Inks MOU with Malaysia’s MARA Corporation
The Rare Earths Monthly Metals Index (MMI) dropped one point for a November MMI reading of 20. Lynas Signs Deal with Malaysia’s MARA Australia-listed rare earths firm Lynas Corporation, the largest rare earths firm outside of China, announced Nov. 4 it had signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Malaysia’s MARA Corporation through which the parties […]
Aluminum Prices Rising Despite Weak Demand
The aluminum price is a contrary thing, isn’t it? For months, aluminum prices have been falling on the basis that demand is waning due to slowing global growth (particularly in top consumer China). Buying Aluminum in 2019? Download MetalMiner’s free annual price outlook China’s gross domestic product growth slowed again to 6.0% year over year […]
This Morning in Metals: Rio Tinto Hails ‘Significant Milestone’ at Oyu Tolgoi
This morning in metals news, miner Rio Tinto has advanced work on its Oyu Tolgoi copper and gold mine project, the U.S. is reportedly considering rolling back some tariffs against China, and Novelis announced its quarterly financial results. Keep up to date on everything going on in the world of trade and tariffs via MetalMiner’s […]
Automotive MMI: GM Strike Ends After 40 Days; PSA, Fiat Chrysler to Merge
The Automotive Monthly Metals Index (MMI) ticked up one point for an MMI reading of 86. Keep up to date on everything going on in the world of trade and tariffs via MetalMiner’s Trade Resource Center. U.S. Auto Sales As mentioned in previous reports, the top three automakers in the U.S. — General Motors, Ford and […]
This Morning in Metals: Sourcing Technology Provider Scout Acquired by Workday
This morning in metals news, Workday is acquiring sourcing and procurement firm Scout RFP, the Italian government and ArcelorMittal are butting heads over the latter’s intention to pull out of its Ilva contract and the U.S. might not have to impose tariffs on imported automobiles. Keep up to date on everything going on in the […]
