This morning in metals news, the United States Trade Representative released a statement on the U.S.-China partial trade deal, copper prices fell back from a seven-month high Thursday, and Norsk Hydro signed a $1,600 million credit facility linked to its emissions targets. Looking for metal price forecasting and data analysis in one easy-to-use platform? Inquire […]
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This Morning in Metals: Green Deal seeks to make Europe carbon-neutral by 2050
This morning in metals news, the European Steel Association (EUROFER) offered its reaction to the new European Green Deal, China’s steel output could fall next year and China’s imports of iron ore dropped in November. Looking for metal price forecasting and data analysis in one easy-to-use platform? Inquire about MetalMiner Insights today! EUROFER lauds carbon […]
Renewables MMI: Glencore inks long-term cobalt supply deal with SK Innovation
The Renewables Monthly Metals Index (MMI) dropped one point this month for a December MMI reading of 96. Looking for metal price forecasting and data analysis in one easy-to-use platform? Inquire about MetalMiner Insights today! Glencore inks long-term cobalt supply deal with SK Innovation Glencore announced another cobalt supply deal, this time with SK Innovation. The […]
This Morning in Metals: Tata Steel Plans to Cut Jobs in Europe
This morning in metals news, Tata Steel is making job cuts across its European operations, U.S. Steel announced it plans to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 20% by 2030 and copper ticked up again Monday. Job Cuts Coming to Tata Steel’s European Operations Steelmaker Tata Steel will cut jobs throughout its European operations, Reuters […]
This Morning in Metals: USTR to Consider Extension of Tariff Exclusions on $34B of Chinese Goods
This morning in metals news, the United States Trade Representative will soon consider whether to extend tariff exclusions granted last year for imports of certain products from China, the GFG Alliance is aiming to consolidate its steel operations and make the new consolidated entity carbon-neutral by 2030, and LME copper prices continue to make gains […]
Renewables MMI: Glencore Signs Cobalt Supply Deal with China’s GEM
The Renewables Monthly Metals Index (MMI) slipped one point for an October MMI reading of 98. Keep up to date on everything going on in the world of trade and tariffs via MetalMiner’s Trade Resource Center. Glencore Signs Cobalt Supply Deal with China’s GEM Mining giant Glencore has entered into a cobalt supply agreement with China’s […]
SUV Demand Raises Questions about Impact of EVs on Environmental Targets
An interesting article in the Financial Times this week struck a chord with us at MetalMiner where we often debate how we see metals and manufacturing will go. As such, we often try to shoot holes in oft touted but poorly researched “trends” found in the popular media or espoused by politicians. Keep up to […]
This Morning in Metals: Codelco to Hold European Copper Premium Flat
This morning in metals news, Codelco is holding its 2020 copper premium flat for Europe, China’s yuan could see further devaluation and Alcoa’s Baie-Comeau smelter has received certification from the Aluminum Stewardship Initiative. Keep up to date on everything going on in the world of trade and tariffs via MetalMiner’s Trade Resource Center. Copper Premium […]
Indian PM Modi Ramps up Country’s Renewable Energy Target
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s doubling of India’s renewable energy target by 2022 has made global headlines. At the United Nations Climate Action Summit earlier this week, the Modi said India was now aiming to install 450 GW of renewable energy by 2022, more than double the previously promised 175 GW, The Hindu reported. Keep […]
India Aims to Bolster Energy Supply, Per Capita Energy Consumption
As part of its energy planning — especially on the oil and gas front — India has been actively looking at its neighbors in the past few months for support and supply. Besides Russia, the other countries India is looking to for fulfilling its energy requirements is the United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.), Saudi Arabia and […]