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: Tesla’s struggle between price competitiveness and battery range; supply chains amid the coronavirus outbreak; U.S. industrial production; zinc’s global supply deficit; and E.U.-U.K. trade talks. Looking for […]
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This Morning in Metals: U.S. steel imports fall 10% in January
This morning in metals news, U.S. imports of steel were down last month, miner BHP recently released its half-year financial results and Moody’s assesses the impact of the coronavirus around the world. Lower your metal spend. Trial MetalMiner’s monthly metal buying outlook now.
China’s aluminum supply chain trauma on the heels of the coronavirus outbreak
A recent article by respected Reuters columnist Andy Home reports on the impact of the coronavirus, COVID-19, on the supply-demand balance in China, the world’s largest consumer and producer of aluminum, and the ramifications steps taken to contain the virus could have for the market. Request a 30-minute demo of the MetalMiner Insights platform now. […]
This Morning in Metals: ITC determines U.S. industry not injured by fabricated structural steel imports
This morning in metals news, the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) made a negative determination in the ongoing anti-dumping probe of fabricated structural steel imports, the Pilbara Ports Authority released January shipment data and Norsk Hydro will offer aluminum solutions for ships under construction for a Norwegian shipowner. Metal prices fluctuate. Key is knowing when […]
ICSG: Copper deficit at 385K tons through first 11 months of 2019
According to the International Copper Study Group, the global copper market was in deficit by approximately 385,000 tons through the first 11 months of 2019. Generate hard savings on your metal buys year-round; trial MetalMiner’s monthly outlook report The LME three-month copper price built some upward momentum in late 2019 and the first two weeks […]
ILZSG: Global zinc market posts 189K deficit in 2019; lead balanced
According to monthly data from the International Lead and Zinc Study Group (ILZSG), the global zinc market posted a deficit of 189,000 tons in 2019. All the metals intelligence you need in one user-friendly platform with unlimited usage – Request a MetalMiner Insights platform demo Meanwhile, lead supply exceeded demand by 8,000 tons in 2019, […]
This Morning in Metals: Australian miner Fortescue posts strong 1H FY 2020
This morning in metals news, Australian miner Fortescue reported financial results for the first half of fiscal year 2020, Chinese iron ore futures rise and the LME primary three-month aluminum price slides. Improve metal purchase timing and mitigate price risk — trial MetalMiner’s monthly metal buying outlook
Week in Review: Geely-Volvo merger; China’s steel sector; iron ore prices
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: India’s auto sector; a merger of Geely and Volvo; China’s steel industry amid the coronavirus outbreak; the E.U.’s anti-dumping probe of aluminum extrusions from China; and iron […]
China’s growing domination of base metals continues
A recent Reuters article suggests China’s domination of the base metals market was marching on relentlessly prior to the coronavirus outbreak. MetalMiner’s monthly buying outlook reports give you pricing and specific buying strategies for 10 metal types. Request your trial now. The headline, “China’s copper imports and aluminium consumption to drop again in 2020,” suggested […]
Despite recent surge, U.S. steel rebar imports from Turkey plummet in 2019
Steel rebar is a crucial material for its use in construction, which is often cited in surveys of general economic health and activity. Metal prices fluctuate. Key is knowing when and how much to buy with MetalMiner Outlook. Request a free trial. For instance, U.S. construction spending in December reached a seasonally adjusted annual rate […]
