This morning in metals news: production has resumed at Tenaris‘ steel plant in Koppel, Pennsylvania; meanwhile, Anglo American said it has demerged its thermal coal operations in South Africa; and, lastly, the United Steelworkers union commented on the Biden administration’s recently released supply chain review. Each month, MetalMiner hosts a webinar on a specific metals […]
Category: Ferrous Metals
As China targets 2030 for peak coal use, aluminum output could also peak
China’s steel and aluminum market is undergoing a quiet revolution. It’s not a revolution of investment or innovation. 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. Peak aluminum, steel in China? According to Reuters, Beijing’s target of peak […]
This Morning in Metals: USITC makes determinations in sunset review of cut-to-length carbon steel plate imports
This morning in metals news: the United States International Trade Commission made determinations in a five-year sunset review covering imports of cut-to-length carbon steel plate; meanwhile, United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai will outline the Biden-Harris administration’s “worker-centered trade policy” today; and, lastly, the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers rose by 0.6% in […]
Construction MMI: Architecture Billings Index rises for third straight month
The Construction Monthly Metals Index (MMI) held flat for this month’s reading. With volatile steel markets, knowing which strategy to execute and when can make all the difference between saving and losing money. See how MetalMiner looks at different market scenarios. US construction spending ticks up in April U.S. construction spending reached a seasonally adjusted […]
This Morning in Metals: Job openings hit record high 9.3 million in April
This morning in metals news: as the U.S. economy reopened, job openings hit a record high in April; meanwhile, steel prices continue to rise; and, lastly, emissions from the electric power sector have declined as it has shifted from coal to natural gas. The MetalMiner Best Practice Library offers a wealth of knowledge and tips […]
This Morning in Metals: Biden administration releases 100-day supply chain review
This morning in metals news: the Biden administration today released a 250-page report detailing the findings of its 100-day supply chain review; meanwhile, the US steel capacity utilization rate ticked up to 82.3%; and, lastly, the U.S. goods and services deficit fell in April compared with the previous month. Each month, MetalMiner hosts a webinar […]
Week in Review: Iron ore shows volatility; hot rolled coil prices rise; China relaxes rare earths production quotas
Before we head into the weekend, let’s take a look back at the week that was and the metals news here on MetalMiner, including iron ore volatility, rare earths production quotas in China and much more: We’re offering timely emails with exclusive analyst commentary and some best practice advice. Sign up here. Week of May […]
European hot rolled coil prices show no sign of slowing, some end-users complain of shortages
Hot rolled coil prices in Western Europe have not slowed their upward trek over the past month. Demand continues to outstrip supply for the flat-rolled product, industry watchers said June 1. “It has everything to do with high demand in Europe and the United States,” one trader told MetalMiner. The MetalMiner Best Practice Library offers […]
China’s iron ore demand poses problem for some Indian steelmakers
China’s increased appetite for iron ore has become a problem for neighbor India. In the first four months of 2021, ore exports from India increased by 66% to 22.42 million tons (MT). As much as 90% of this went to China, according to Business Today. Each month, MetalMiner hosts a webinar on a specific metals […]
Week in Review: Section 232 tariffs; metals prices pull back; China warns commodity speculators
Before we head into the weekend, let’s take a look back at the week that was here on MetalMiner, which included coverage of the Section 232 tariffs, the recent metals price pullback, China’s warning to commodity speculators and much more: Each month, MetalMiner hosts a webinar on a specific metals topic. Explore the upcoming webinars […]