Environmental damage caused by mining and refining processes like smelting are not uncommon. Looking for metal price forecasting and data analysis in one easy-to-use platform? Inquire about MetalMiner Insights today! In the last two years alone, one site lists 10 major tailings dam failures alone; environmental damage from tailing ponds is only the thin end […]
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This Morning in Metals: Tata Steel Plans to Cut Jobs in Europe
This morning in metals news, Tata Steel is making job cuts across its European operations, U.S. Steel announced it plans to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 20% by 2030 and copper ticked up again Monday. Job Cuts Coming to Tata Steel’s European Operations Steelmaker Tata Steel will cut jobs throughout its European operations, Reuters […]
This Morning in Metals: USTR to Consider Extension of Tariff Exclusions on $34B of Chinese Goods
This morning in metals news, the United States Trade Representative will soon consider whether to extend tariff exclusions granted last year for imports of certain products from China, the GFG Alliance is aiming to consolidate its steel operations and make the new consolidated entity carbon-neutral by 2030, and LME copper prices continue to make gains […]
Renewables MMI: Glencore Signs Cobalt Supply Deal with China’s GEM
The Renewables Monthly Metals Index (MMI) slipped one point for an October MMI reading of 98. Keep up to date on everything going on in the world of trade and tariffs via MetalMiner’s Trade Resource Center. Glencore Signs Cobalt Supply Deal with China’s GEM Mining giant Glencore has entered into a cobalt supply agreement with China’s […]
Indian PM Modi Ramps up Country’s Renewable Energy Target
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s doubling of India’s renewable energy target by 2022 has made global headlines. At the United Nations Climate Action Summit earlier this week, the Modi said India was now aiming to install 450 GW of renewable energy by 2022, more than double the previously promised 175 GW, The Hindu reported. Keep […]
This Morning in Metals: China Sees Slowdown in Copper Imports, Aluminum Exports
This morning in metals news, China’s trade activity with respect to aluminum and copper slowed in August, Nucor announced Chairman and CEO John Ferriola will be retiring at the end of the calendar year and residents of an Arizona town expressed staunch opposition to a proposed aluminum recycling plant. Need buying strategies for steel? Request […]
Week in Review: Carbon Capture, Steel Production and the U.K.’s Clean Steel Fund
Before we head into the Labor Day weekend, let’s take a look back at the week that was and some of the metals storylines here on MetalMiner: Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook MetalMiner’s Stuart Burns on doubts surrounding the viability of carbon capture technology vis-a-vis the coal […]
U.K. Government Seeks Feedback for £250M Clean Steel Fund
The U.K.’s Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has issued a call for evidence to help inform a planned £250 million Clean Steel Fund. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook According to the BEIS, the fund will “support the UK steel sector to move to a […]
Doubts Remain Over Economic Viability of Carbon Capture Tech for Coal-Fired Power
Following a decade of hype, there remains huge debate about the viability of carbon capture as a solution to carbon emissions from coal-fired power stations. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook A recent article in the Financial Times lays out both sides of the argument. On the one hand, […]
Renewables MMI: Glencore Plans to Halt Production at Mutanda Cobalt Mine
The Renewables Monthly Metals Index (MMI) fell four points this month for an August reading of 101. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook Glencore Shakes up Cobalt Market As covered by MetalMiner’s Stuart Burns, Glencore announced it would halt production by the end of the year at the world’s […]
