After four and a half years and unprecedented social and political discord, it has finally happened: the United Kingdom has left the European Union with the bare bones of a free trade agreement. More MetalMiner is available on LinkedIn. Bare bones free trade agreement It took until Christmas Eve — ahead of the Dec. 31 […]
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Week in Review: Organic molecules and machinability; gold prices; allocation market for steel
Before we head into the penultimate weekend of 2020, let’s take a look back at the week that was and some of the metals storylines here on MetalMiner, including: research findings related to organic molecules’ impact on machinability; gold prices; and the arrival of an allocation market for steel-buying organizations, as explained by MetalMiner CEO […]
This Morning in Metals: Panasonic, Equinor, Norsk Hydro sign MOU to explore potential European lithium-ion battery business
This morning in metals news: Norsk Hydro has signed a memorandum of understanding to explore a potential lithium-ion battery business; U.S. import prices fell slightly in October; and Gulf of Mexico oil production fell in August by the largest amount since 2008. Sign up today for Gunpowder, MetalMiner’s free, biweekly e-newsletter featuring news, analysis and […]
Rare Earths MMI: China legislature passes export control law
The Rare Earths Monthly Metals Index (MMI) held flat once again this month. The MetalMiner 2021 Annual Outlook consolidates our 12-month view and provides buying organizations with a complete understanding of the fundamental factors driving prices and a detailed forecast that can be used when sourcing metals for 2021 — including expected average prices, support and […]
China’s steel trade is returning to form as import-export balance recalibrates
We wrote last month how China’s rapid recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in the country importing semi-finished products for which it previously had been self-reliant or even a net exporter for the last decade. Some steel products and primary aluminum swung into becoming significant net inflows for the economy during the summer months. But […]
This Morning in Metals: Nickel price gains to start the week
This morning in metals news: the nickel price has gained to start the week; Reliance Steel and Aluminum Co. recently released its Q3 results; and, finally, the U.S. imported $19 billion in energy goods from Mexico last year. The MetalMiner 2021 Annual Outlook consolidates our 12-month view and provides buying organizations with a complete understanding […]
Week in Review: Nickel market; China’s economic recovery; October MMI report
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: the nickel market; aluminum prices on the SHFE and LME; China’s metals rebound; and much more. Sign up today for Gunpowder, MetalMiner’s free, biweekly e-newsletter featuring news, analysis and more. Week […]
This Morning in Metals: U.S. steel prices continue upward movement
This morning in metals news: U.S. steel prices have made significant gains in recent weeks; exports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from two key Louisiana export terminals have resumed after Hurricane Laura; the coronavirus pandemic has impacted tin production in Bolivia. Do you use cost breakdowns in your steel negotiations? See other tips in negotiating […]
This Morning in Metals: Aluminum group files anti-dumping, CVD petitions
This morning in metals news: an aluminum trade group filed anti-dumping and countervailing subsidy petitions relating to imports of aluminum foil from five countries; the consultation period for Alcoa’s San Ciprián aluminum plant ended without an agreement on a social plan for workers; and the U.S. Census Bureau released August import and export data. The […]
India turns net exporter of steel to China amid weaker domestic demand
India turned a net exporter of steel to China (and other countries) during April-August 2020 for the first time in several years, credit rating agency CRISIL reported. See why technical analysis is a superior forecasting methodology over fundamental analysis and why it matters for your steel buy. India becomes net exporter amid domestic demand slump […]
