Copper mine production fell slightly through the first three quarters of the year and prices have showed some upward momentum in Q4.
Category: Metal Prices
ArcelorMittal, Nippon Steel complete acquisition of India’s Essar Steel
It may have taken well over 850 days for its culmination, but the recent completion of an acquisition in India is being touted as the “single-biggest recovery” under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) process in India.
U.S. steel industry’s year-to-date capacity utilization holds at 80.1%
The U.S. steel industry’s capacity utilization rate for the year through Dec. 14 held at 80.1% for the second straight week, according to weekly production reported by the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI). Looking for metal price forecasting and data analysis in one easy-to-use platform? Inquire about MetalMiner Insights today! The U.S. steel industry […]
This Morning in Metals: LME copper price rises to seven-month high
This morning in metals news: copper prices surged to their highest level in seven months; the acquisition of British Steel is progressing, according to prospective Chinese buyer Jingye; and USTR Robert Lighthizer communicated with Mexico regarding USMCA implementation. Looking for metal price forecasting and data analysis in one easy-to-use platform? Inquire about MetalMiner Insights today! […]
Week in Review: Tariffs on Argentina, Brazil?; nickel prices slide; Saudi Aramco debuts on Riyadh exchange
Before we head into the weekend, let’s take a look at the week that was and some of the metals storylines here on MetalMiner: Looking for metal price forecasting and data analysis in one easy-to-use platform? Inquire about MetalMiner Insights today! Stuart Burns on President Donald Trump’s recent announcement regarding tariffs on steel and aluminum […]
Power outages in South Africa cause platinum, palladium price rises
Platinum has had a decent year from a price perspective. Looking for metal price forecasting and data analysis in one easy-to-use platform? Inquire about MetalMiner Insights today! Not as strong as palladium, by any means. But despite the travails of the global automotive market, tighter emissions standards have helped demand. But now price support has […]
Renewables MMI: Glencore inks long-term cobalt supply deal with SK Innovation
The Renewables Monthly Metals Index (MMI) dropped one point this month for a December MMI reading of 96. Looking for metal price forecasting and data analysis in one easy-to-use platform? Inquire about MetalMiner Insights today! Glencore inks long-term cobalt supply deal with SK Innovation Glencore announced another cobalt supply deal, this time with SK Innovation. The […]
Global Precious MMI: Palladium-platinum spread widens; gold holds steady
The Global Precious Monthly Metals Index (MMI) dropped three points this month for a December MMI reading of 110. Looking for metal price forecasting and data analysis in one easy-to-use platform? Inquire about MetalMiner Insights today! Palladium-platinum spread widens Once again, the spread between U.S. palladium and platinum prices continued to widen this past month. Rising […]
Raw Steels MMI: Steel price increases boost the index
The Raw Steels Monthly Metals Index (MMI) showed some strength this month with a three-point increase, rising to 69 from 66 last month. U.S. steel prices rebounded in November when recent mill prices increases took effect. Once again, plate price increases have lagged behind the other forms, (similar to July, when plate prices failed to […]
Rare Earths MMI: Lynas picks Kalgoorlie for new cracking and leaching plant site
The Rare Earths Monthly Metals Index (MMI) fell one point for an MMI reading of 19. Keep up to date on everything going on in the world of trade and tariffs via MetalMiner’s Trade Resource Center. Lynas selects site for new cracking and leaching plant Lynas Corp., the world’s largest rare earths firm outside of China, […]
