As if the social cost of the coronavirus Covid-19 were not bad enough, some sectors of China’s industrial economy are suffering growing pain despite a supposed return to work last week. MetalMiner’s monthly buying outlook reports give you pricing and specific buying strategies for 10 metal types. Request your trial now. The property sector, which […]
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World Steel Association: Global steel production rises 2.1% in January
As the impact of the coronavirus outbreak began to be felt in latter half of January and into February, the total scope of the health crisis and its ramifications for economies around the world remains to be seen. MetalMiner’s monthly buying outlook reports give you pricing and specific buying strategies for 10 metal types. Request […]
This Morning in Metals: Federal appeals court upholds Section 232 constitutionality
This morning in metals news, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit ruled to uphold the constitutionality of the Section 232 statute, President Donald Trump has decided not to impose tariffs on imported titanium sponge and U.S. Steel closed on the purchase of POSCO-California Corporation’s 50% interest in USS-Posco Industries. All the metals […]
Environmental disaster meets intractable economics at Italy’s Ilva steelworks
As an example of how often there are no easy answers to the most intractable problems, Italy’s Ilva steel plant, as it was known, is an example of many problems and many solutions — none of them without consequences. All the metals intelligence you need in one user-friendly platform with unlimited usage – Request a […]
Week in Review: Tesla’s battery play; supply chains under stress; E.U.-U.K. trade talks
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 […]
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, […]