The Raw Steels Monthly Metals Index (MMI) moved down from April to May as all its components declined. After sharp upside movement during March, flat rolled steel prices saw their […]
Category: Metal Fabricated Parts
ThyssenKrupp Building New Annealing Line in Bochum
German steel-making group ThyssenKrupp has started construction on a new annealing line at its Bochum works. The project aims to produce steel for electricity generators and electric vehicles. Annealing is […]
Lithium Ion Battery Use Could be “Playing with Fire”
Lithium-ion is having a bad day – or year. In fact, depending on the source, “years” might be more appropriate. Lithium-ion (Li-ion) has powered batteries for portable consumable electronics, electric […]
High Energy Costs: Can Hydro Power Help Alleviate Lower Smelter Output?
Recently, I had the pleasure of interviewing Trond Gjellesvik and Charlie Straface of Hydro. Hydro is a Norwegian company specializing in green energy and low-carbon aluminum products. It is based […]
Overview of Battery Recycling Industry, with Cirba Solutions
The last twelve months proved turbulent for the electrical products market. This is true whether you’re a raw material miner, refiner, manufacturer, or end user. Indeed, ongoing issues with battery […]
The Microchip Craze – Supply Shortages, Sources, Materials and Imports
Microchips, along with their parts and components have become a huge part of modern life. They’re used in computers, machinery, phones and many other electronics and appliances we use on […]
Week in Review: Organic molecules and machinability; gold prices; allocation market for steel
Before we head into the penultimate weekend of 2020, let’s take a look back at the week that was and some of the metals storylines here on MetalMiner, including: research […]
Hot Off the Press — MetalMiner’s 2020 Annual Metal Outlook!
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Hot Off the Press — MetalMiner’s 2019 Annual Metal Outlook!
Have you set your 2019 metals budget? Make sure your purchasing strategy is sound with MetalMiner’s free 2019 Annual Metals Outlook! Arriving just in time for budgeting season, this report […]