Before we head into the weekend, let’s take a look back at the week that was and some of the metals storylines here on MetalMiner, including coverage of: steel prices; container traffic trends; housing starts; oil prices; E.U. anti-dumping duties on stainless steel; and much more. Looking for metal price forecasting and data analysis in […]
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This Morning in Metals: China’s crude steel production rises 1.2% in Q1
This morning in metals news, China’s steel sector continued to post production growth in Q1 despite the coronavirus outbreak, U.S. Steel is idling its Keetac mine and the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s (DRC) cobalt exports plunged in Q1. Looking for metal price forecasting and data analysis in one easy-to-use platform? Inquire about MetalMiner Insights […]
This Morning in Metals: Great Lakes region steel production plunges
This morning in metals news, Great Lakes steel production plummets, Northshore Mining on Minnesota’s Iron Range is being idled through August and the Pilbara Ports Authority recently reported March port data. Looking for metal price forecasting and data analysis in one easy-to-use platform? Inquire about MetalMiner Insights today!
This Morning in Metals: Novelis closes on $2.8B acquisition of Aleris
This morning in metals news, Novelis officially closed on its acquisition of Aleris, U.S. steel production is down 4.9% this year and China’s March copper imports picked up 13%. Looking for metal price forecasting and data analysis in one easy-to-use platform? Inquire about MetalMiner Insights today!
Stainless MMI: South Africa’s 21-day lockdown shakes up ferrochrome markets
The Stainless Monthly Metals Index (MMI) fell 6.0% this month. Looking for metal price forecasting and data analysis in one easy-to-use platform? Inquire about MetalMiner Insights today!
Raw Steels MMI: Steel feels the heat as coronavirus outbreak intensifies in U.S.
The Raw Steels Monthly Metals Index (MMI) fell 7.2% this month, as steel prices in the basket were down across the board. Looking for metal price forecasting and data analysis in one easy-to-use platform? Inquire about MetalMiner Insights today!
This Morning in Metals: E.U. imposes duties on stainless steel from China, Indonesia, Taiwan
This morning in metals news, the E.U. has opted to slap anti-dumping duties on stainless steel imports from a trio of Asian countries, the Black Butte copper project in Montana recently received a positive Record of Decision and aluminum prices continue to fall. All the metals intelligence you need in one user-friendly platform with unlimited […]
Renewables/GOES MMI: Chemaf suspends operations at Usoke copper-cobalt plant
The Renewables Monthly Metals Index (MMI) held flat this month. (Editor’s Note: This report also includes coverage of grain-oriented electrical steel.) Looking for metal price forecasting and data analysis in one easy-to-use platform? Inquire about MetalMiner Insights today!
Week in Review: Oil recovery awaits OPEC deal; construction spending up 6%; aluminum stocks remain elevated
Before we head into the weekend, let’s take a look back at the week that was and some of the metals storylines here on MetalMiner, including coverage of: oil prices; construction spending; automotive sales; precious metals; aluminum stocks; and much more. Looking for metal price forecasting and data analysis in one easy-to-use platform? Inquire about […]
This Morning in Metals: Oil producers reach tentative deal on output cuts … but Mexico holds out
This morning in metals news, oil producers on Thursday (including Saudi Arabia and Russia) reached a deal in principle to slash output, ArcelorMittal is laying off new hires and Chinese iron ore futures made gains to close the week.