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: Stay up to date on MetalMiner with weekly updates – without the sales pitch. Sign up now. Week of Oct. 18-22 (steel demand, aluminum alloys and more) Stuart Burns checked […]
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This Morning in Metals: USITC rules aluminum foil imports from 5 countries harmful to US industry
This morning in metals news: the United States International Trade Commission this week issued a ruling on imports of aluminum foil from five countries; Ford of Europe reported a decline in sales and European market share; and, lastly, job openings rates declined in 21 states in August, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported. Each month, […]
This Morning in Metals: BMW to source steel from Sweden’s H2 Green Steel
This morning in metals news: BMW announced Wednesday it will source steel from Swedish firm H2 Green Steel; meanwhile, miner Freeport-McMoRan today reported its third-quarter and nine-month 2021 results; and, finally, metal prices remain elevated but have taken a step back this week. Stay up to date on MetalMiner with weekly updates – without the […]
This Morning in Metals: Steel capacity utilization hits 85.3%
This morning in metals news: U.S. steel capacity utilization reached 85.3% last week; meanwhile, Lightsource bp touted the launch of a Colorado solar project and the world’s “first steel mill to be powered largely by solar energy”; and, lastly, Rio Tinto announced new decarbonization targets. We’re offering timely emails with exclusive analyst commentary and some […]
Week in Review: Aluminum prices remain elevated; power costs weigh on metals producers; IEA releases World Energy Outlook
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 aluminum prices, rising power costs and much more: Each month, MetalMiner hosts a webinar on a specific metals topic. Explore the upcoming webinars and sign up for each on the MetalMiner […]
Soaring European power costs force cutbacks in metals output
It was only a matter of time, as a fourfold increase in power costs for some heavy consumers, on top of environmental carbon emissions levies, have finally proved too much for some European metals producers. Each month, MetalMiner hosts a webinar on a specific metals topic. Explore the upcoming webinars and sign up for each […]
This Morning in Metals: Natural gas prices to remain elevated this winter
This morning in metals news: the Energy Information Administration forecasts natural gas prices will remain elevated this winter; meanwhile, Rio Tinto said it is working on new technology for the production of low-carbon steel; and, lastly, miner BHP and South Korean steelmaker POSCO signed a memorandum of understanding to explore the reduction of greenhouse gas […]
This Morning in Metals: Job openings, hires decline in August
This morning in metals news: job openings and new hires fell in August, the Census Bureau reported; steel producers in the U.K. are warning of an energy-related crisis; and, lastly, Liberty Steel received a £50 million boost that it says will preserve about 660 jobs. Stay up to date on MetalMiner with weekly updates – […]
ArcelorMittal adds €50 surcharge on European longs products
ArcelorMittal plans to introduce a €50 ($58) surcharge on all of its long products in Europe in order to account for sharply rising energy prices, an official with the Luxembourg-headquartered group said. Stay up to date on MetalMiner with weekly updates – without the sales pitch. Sign up now. ArcelorMittal introduces new surcharge “The price […]
This Morning in Metals: Anglo American explores integrating hydrogen into South African economy
This morning in metals news: miner Anglo American announced the results of a feasibility exploring the potential for hydrogen in the South African economy; General Motors last week announced plans to double its revenue; and, lastly, steel prices have showed signs of flatlining of late. Stay up to date on MetalMiner with weekly updates – […]
