This morning in metals news, the U.S. steel capacity utilization rate reached 80.7% for the year through March 28, steel industry workers in the Great Lakes region tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and copper clawed back some gains Tuesday. Looking for metal price forecasting and data analysis in one easy-to-use platform? Inquire about […]
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Under extraordinary conditions, physical gold prices at a disconnect with market prices
The usually highly liquid gold market hit turbulence last week as transport restrictions prevented contract settlement procedures at New York’s COMEX futures market. Looking for metal price forecasting and data analysis in one easy-to-use platform? Inquire about MetalMiner Insights today! The Financial Times reported the price of gold futures traded on COMEX and expiring this […]
This Morning in Metals: Industrial profits plunge 38.3% in China over first two months of 2020
This morning in metals news, industrial profits in China plummeted over the first two months of the year amid the coronavirus outbreak, Rio Tinto released an update on its operations during the outbreak and copper prices are down 15% over the last month. Looking for metal price forecasting and data analysis in one easy-to-use platform? […]
Metal users want Section 232 steel tariff relief during coronavirus pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has made its mark on supply chains, leaving some companies looking for relief. [Any cash influx for your business counts, especially now. View MetalMiner’s recent webinar on how to check if you are eligible for Section 301 tariff refunds and what steps to take to speed up the refund and get a […]
Week in Review: Housing starts surge; aluminum mills go green; iron ore price falls
Before we head into the weekend, let’s take a look back at the week that was and some of the metals coverage here on MetalMiner, including coverage of: U.S. housing starts; aluminum mills taking steps to make their operations more green; iron ore prices; and the European steel sector. Looking for metal price forecasting and […]
This Morning in Metals: U.S. Steel moves up idling of Gary Works furnace
This morning in metals news, U.S. Steel announced a number of measures in response to the coronavirus crisis and falling oil price, concerns have been raised regarding cleaning procedures at a Michigan steel mill, and Republican senators have asked President Donald Trump to roll back trade barriers amid the coronavirus outbreak. Looking for metal price […]
Europe’s steel industry under pressure amid falling orders, personnel challenges
Europe’s steelmakers are cutting production and idling factory lines as an industry already buckling under a severe market downturn girds itself for the economic fallout from coronavirus, the Financial Times reports. Looking for metal price forecasting and data analysis in one easy-to-use platform? Inquire about MetalMiner Insights today! Companies such as Thyssenkrupp and Tata Steel […]
Global copper mine production down 0.7% in 2019
Global copper mine production dipped last year compared with 2018, according to the most recently monthly data from the International Copper Study Group (ICSG). Request a 30-minute demo of the MetalMiner Insights platform now. Copper concentrate production declined 0.6% and solvent-extraction electrowinning fell by around 1%, the ICSG reported.
India’s steel sector faces challenges from coronavirus, Beijing’s export incentives
Like in other countries, the outbreak of COVID- 19 and the subsequent lockdown threatens to disrupt India’s steel production. Looking for metal price forecasting and data analysis in one easy-to-use platform? Inquire about MetalMiner Insights today! What’s more, there are reports coming in now that Indian steel companies will face even more competition from rivals […]
This Morning in Metals: Senate to vote on $2 trillion stimulus package
This morning in metals news, the U.S. Senate is prepared to vote on a $2 trillion stimulus package Wednesday, U.S. steel imports are down 21% and U.S. Steel is idling its Lorain tubular plant.
