Steel prices have been caught in a long-term downtrend since the summer of 2018 and, more recently, have faced a decline in demand related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Steel mills have suspended production at furnaces around the country amid the drop in demand, particularly from users like the automotive sector. After suspending production in March, […]
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A Memorial Day review of the top 10 most-viewed posts of 2020 (so far)
The first five months of 2020 have been quite busy ones for the world of metals. Request a 30-minute demo of the MetalMiner Insights platform now. On this Memorial Day, let’s take a look back at the most-viewed posts on MetalMiner through the first five months of the year. Oil price collapse is far from […]
Week in Review: Stainless steel prices; Novelis-Aleris developments; SAIL looks to export markets
Before we head into the weekend, let’s take a look back at the week that was and the metals storylines here on MetalMiner:
This Morning in Metals: Cleveland-Cliffs to raise flat-rolled steel prices
This morning in metals news, Cleveland-Cliffs announced plans to increase its flat-rolled steel prices, China’s copper inventories have declined and the iron ore price moved up near $100 per ton Thursday.
This Morning in Metals: Aluminum Association reiterates support for Section 232 aluminum tariff exemptions
This morning in metals news, the Aluminum Association sent a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer restating its support for exemptions to the Section 232 tariffs on imported aluminum, ground preparation has begun for a new electric vehicle battery cell production facility in Lordstown, Ohio, and the E.U. has disbursed a loan of €75 […]
Steel Authority of India Ltd. looks to export market as domestic demand drops
Once, it used to be a major supplier of steel for most of India’s domestic consumers. But with COVID-19 and its subsequent lockdowns and the almost overnight disappearance of the steel market, the public company Steel Authority of India Ltd (SAIL) finds itself painted into a corner.
Stainless price rises offer a hint of support for nickel
Nickel prices have seen support in recent months more from supply-side concerns. Initially, support came from bringing forward of Indonesia’s raw material export ban. More recently, support came from concerns the coronavirus pandemic would shut down mines in the Philippines and Indonesia, in addition to disruption of shipping to top consumer China.
Novelis loses Lewisport in approval of Aleris deal
It was never going to be a straightforward takeover. India’s Aditya Birla Group as the owner of Hindalco — and, therefore, Novelis — cemented its position as the world’s largest producer of value-added aluminium products with the completion of the USD 2.8 billion acquisition of Aleris last year. However, approval from the U.S. Justice Department […]
Week in Review: Aluminum tariffs; oil prices; Indian iron ore exports
Before we head into the weekend, let’s take a look back at the week that was and the metals storylines here on MetalMiner, including coverage of: copper prices, the automotive sector’s push to restart production, oil prices and more. Looking for metal price forecasting and data analysis in one easy-to-use platform? Inquire about MetalMiner Insights […]
This Morning in Metals: Copper headed for weekly price drop
This morning in metals news, copper prices were up Friday but expected to be down for the week, Rusal says the aluminum market recovery could stretch into next year and JW Aluminum’s CEO weighed in on potential impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on U.S. businesses’ sourcing strategy.