By the end of this month, Central Asia’s largest wind farm, located in Kazakhstan, will become fully operational. In the process, it will also stamp China’s authority of being a green energy powerhouse in the region. Each month, MetalMiner hosts a webinar on a specific metals topic. Explore the upcoming webinars and sign up for […]
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This Morning in Metals: Production resumes at Pennsylvania steel plant
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 […]
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 […]
This Morning in Metals: US personal consumption expenditure rises in April
This morning in metals news: US personal consumption expenditure rose in April; meanwhile, Norsk Hydro is teaming up on an offshore wind project in the Norwegian North Sea; and, lastly, the United Steelworkers asked the Biden administration for clarification on its domestic mining stance. More MetalMiner is available on LinkedIn. US personal consumption expenditures rises […]
Carbon emissions: The key to corporate strategy
Activist investors and environmentalists make strange bedfellows, but both are like the hordes at the citadel gates of the oil majors. In the US, activist investor Engine No. 1 forced at least two and possibly three directors onto the board of Exxon Mobil. In doing so, it aims to force a change in direction for […]
This Morning in Metals: MetalMiner team walks through signs to watch for potential end to supply shortages
This morning in metals news: during MetalMiner’s latest webinar Thursday, the team walked through the signs buyers should pay attention to that might indicate an end to the current state of allocation markets and metals shortages; the carbon footprint of aluminum can production in North America has plunged over the past three decades, according to […]
This Morning in Metals: UC Rusal to demerge high-carbon assets, change name to AL+
This morning in metals news: UC Rusal will demerge its high-carbon assets; meanwhile, steel industry groups issued a renewed call to the Biden administration to ask him to keep the Section 232 steel tariff in place; and the copper price has picked back up this week. You want more MetalMiner on your terms. Sign up […]
European steel producers clamor for early adoption of carbon border tax
Brussels must feel a little like the Dutch boy with his finger in the dike when it comes to emissions. No sooner do you create a solution to one problem – costing carbon dioxide emissions – than you create another – putting your domestic industries at a global disadvantage. The Financial Times reported on calls […]
Week in Review: Aluminum smelter labor deal; copper prices; pandemic challenges for brewers
Before the weekend, let’s take a look at the week that was and the metals storylines here on MetalMiner, including an aluminum smelter labor deal, copper prices, environmental policy developments and more: Find more insight on MetalMiner’s LinkedIn. Week of April 19-23 (aluminum labor deal, copper prices and more) Stuart Burns on copper price movements […]
This Morning in Metals: ‘Clean Sheet Project’ targets production of recyclable automotive sheet metals
This morning in metals news: a $2 million project seeks to develop ways to more cost-effectively produce lightweight automotive sheet metals; meanwhile, U.S. Steel joined the global nonprofit ResponsibleSteel™; and the copper price has picked back up over the last week. The MetalMiner Best Practice Library offers a wealth of knowledge and tips to help […]
