This morning in metals news, German firm Thyssenkrupp announced the sale of its elevator segment, the U.S.’s trade deficit in goods dipped in January and the International Tin Association recently surveyed tin producers regarding the impact of the coronavirus outbreak. Metal prices fluctuate. Key is knowing when and how much to buy with MetalMiner Outlook. […]
Category: Logistics
Copper buyers call force majeure amid China’s efforts to control coronavirus outbreak
It probably had to happen at some stage. As we wrote recently, it isn’t the coronavirus epidemic as much as the response to it that is causing a collapse in supply chains. Generate hard savings on your metal buys year-round; trial MetalMiner’s monthly outlook report The decision to shut down roads and quarantine cities across […]
The Latest China Supply Risk You Need to Know About
Thought you had the China supply risks covered? More than one supplier, multiple logistics options, natural disaster contingency planning… yep? Try this: employee arrest and detention. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook Here’s What Happened As we reported soon after it happened last week, the Bureau of Consular […]
