This morning in metals news, European leaders plan to press President Trump on steel this week, the aluminum price could be heading back down after the U.S. opened the door to easing the recently announced Russian sanctions and Glencore is looking into options with respect to recapitalization of one of its DRC copper operations. Need buying strategies […]
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Indian Officials Meet With Assistant USTR to Talk Trade
India found itself on the back foot in the first meeting of trade representatives from India and the United States in the Indian capital, New Delhi, last week. It was held to discuss the latest U.S. trade tariffs on steel and other metal imports. Need buying strategies for steel? Try two free months of MetalMiner’s […]
Aluminum Associations Around the World Want G20 Forum on Overcapacity
Several aluminum associations around the world penned a joint letter in which they urged G20 leaders to hold a forum on global aluminum overcapacity. Buying Aluminum in 2018? Download MetalMiner’s free annual price outlook “In light of the conclusions reached last July at the G20 Summit in Hamburg, Germany, and the publication of the Global […]
Week in Review: MMI Week, Rusal Takes a Hit and Taking on Overcapacity
Before we head into the weekend, let’s take a look back at the week that was and some of the headlines here on MetalMiner: Need buying strategies for steel? Try two free months of MetalMiner’s Outlook In case you missed it, check out our Monthly Metal Index (MMI) reports for: Copper Global Precious Aluminum Raw […]
This Morning in Metals: China Files Complaint at WTO Over U.S. Tariffs
This morning in metals news, China filed a complaint at the World Trade Organization (WTO) over the U.S. steel and aluminum tariffs, the president of the China Baowu Steel Group says the tariffs would have a limited impact on Chinese exports and LME aluminum prices jumped more than 7% after the U.S. sanctions on Russian […]
This Morning in Metals: Rusal Shares Plummet After U.S. Sanctions
This morning in metals news, Rusal saw its stock tumble after being hit with sanctions by the U.S., President Trump criticizes China’s auto tariffs and the U.S. Department of Commerce issued a final affirmative determination in its countervailing duty probe of stainless steel flanges from China. Need buying strategies for steel? Try two free months […]
Week in Review: DRC Mining Charter, Hong Kong Housing and MMI Week
Before we head into the weekend, let’s take a look back at the week that was and some of the stories here on MetalMiner: Need buying strategies for steel? Try two free months of MetalMiner’s Outlook Joseph Kabila, president of the Democratic Republic of Congo, is looking to rip up a 2002 mining charter in […]
This Morning in Metals: Trump Calls For $100B in Additional Tariffs on China
This morning in metals news, the U.S.-China trade conflict escalated further on Thursday, ABB’s chief executive hopes some relief might be offered by the U.S. vis-a-vis Chinese steel import tariffs and Japan’s second-quarter steel outlook reflect a year-over-year increase in production but includes uncertainty about the ultimate impact of the U.S.’s Section 232 tariffs. Trump […]
India Looks for Section 232 Tariffs Exemptions
Unlike China, its neighbor India is not right now thinking on the lines of imposing retaliatory tariffs on U.S. products. However, the Indian government has requested the U.S. to exempt it from the hefty tariffs on steel and aluminum imports. Need buying strategies for steel? Try two free months of MetalMiner’s Outlook This was revealed […]
This Morning in Metals: Japan Continues Efforts to Win Tariffs Exemptions
This morning in metals news, Japan is opting for a “low-key” approach in its efforts to win Section 232 tariff exemptions, Ukraine’s steel production dropped 3% in the first quarter and Turkey sent a letter to the U.S. lobbying for tariff exemptions of its own. Need buying strategies for steel? Try two free months of […]
