As we predicted last month, the U.S. and E.U. have used the recent G20 summit in Rome to announce an end to hostilities over the steel and aluminum Section 232 tariffs imposed by the previous Trump administration and perpetuated by President Joe Biden. “We have agreed with the US to pause our steel and aluminium […]
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This Morning in Metals: US trade deficit jumps 9.2% in September
This morning in metals news: the U.S. trade deficit in September jumped 9.2% from the previous month; meanwhile, Rio Tinto is partnering with Carbfix on carbon capture and storage technology; and, lastly, Norsk Hydro is investing in a new automotive extrusion press in China. Each month, MetalMiner hosts a webinar on a specific metals topic. […]
China begins construction on massive wind and solar project
Amid a deepening energy crisis, China has begun construction on a massive wind and solar project in the desert. Each month, MetalMiner hosts a webinar on a specific metals topic. Explore the upcoming webinars and sign up for each on the MetalMiner Events page. China announces plans for renewable energy project President Xi Jinping said […]
Renewables/GOES MMI: Despite renewables growth, coal and oil bounced back in 2021, IEA warns
The Renewables Monthly Metals Index (MMI) ticked up slightly for this month’s value. (Editor’s note: This report also includes the MMI for grain-oriented electrical steel, or GOES.) Cut-to-length adders. Width and gauge adders. Coatings. Feel confident in knowing what you should be paying for metal with MetalMiner should-cost models. Renewables make progress, but coal, oil […]
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 […]
Week in Review: Energy crisis in China, India; auto sales; copper demand doubts
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: Want an occasional email from MetalMiner that highlights new content with NO sales ploys? Join that list here. Week of Oct. 4-8 Stuart Burns on the energy crisis in China. […]
Report: Southeast Asia needs $2T in sustainable infrastructure investments
Investing $2 trillion over the next decade in sustainable infrastructure can greatly reduce Southeast Asia’s greenhouse gas emissions, according to a new report from Bain & Company, Microsoft and Singapore’s Temasek Holdings. We’re offering timely emails with exclusive analyst commentary and some best practice advice. Sign up here. Southeast Asia infrastructure needs The report, titled […]
China raises rare earth production quotas to record levels as prices surge
China has previously been cast in a sinister role with respect to restricting the production and export of critical rare earth metals, usually salts, used to produce a host of products. Those products include magnets for consumers electronics and electric cars, defense equipment and advanced ceramics. But while the country deliberately created a near monopoly […]
Week in Review: China’s property market and steel prices; Alcoa to restart aluminum smelter; Ford to collaborate on battery supply chain
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: Cut-to-length adders. Width and gauge adders. Coatings. Feel confident in knowing what you should be paying for metal with MetalMiner should-cost models. Week of Sept. 20-24 (China’s property market and […]
Renewables/GOES MMI: LG Energy Solution inks six-year supply deal for cobalt, nickel
The Renewables Monthly Metals Index (MMI) held flat for this month’s reading. (Editor’s note: This report also includes the MMI for grain-oriented electrical steel, or GOES.) Get social with us. Follow MetalMiner on LinkedIn. LG Energy Solution signs cobalt, nickel access deal Last month, LG Energy Solution announced it had signed an agreement that will give […]
