This morning in metals news, Rio Tinto released its third-quarter production figures, India has proposed an anti-dumping duty on flat-rolled steel from China and other countries, and copper prices dropped after a strike was averted at Chile’s Antofagasta. Keep up to date on everything going on in the world of trade and tariffs via MetalMiner’s […]
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Renewables MMI: Glencore Signs Cobalt Supply Deal with China’s GEM
The Renewables Monthly Metals Index (MMI) slipped one point for an October MMI reading of 98. Keep up to date on everything going on in the world of trade and tariffs via MetalMiner’s Trade Resource Center. Glencore Signs Cobalt Supply Deal with China’s GEM Mining giant Glencore has entered into a cobalt supply agreement with China’s […]
Week in Review: WTO’s Airbus Ruling, EVs and SUVs, and the GM Strike
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, which included: the U.S. and E.U.’s ongoing WTO battle over Boeing and Airbus subsidies, falling steel prices, rising SUV demand, and the nationwide strike at General Motors: Keep up to […]
This Morning in Metals: U.S. Steel Announces New CFO, Corporate Model
This morning in metals news, it was a busy week for U.S. Steel, copper hit a two-week high and miner Rio Tinto signed its first portside iron ore contract in Chinese currency. Keep up to date on everything going on in the world of trade and tariffs via MetalMiner’s Trade Resource Center. U.S. Steel Looks […]
Global Precious MMI: Palladium Price Pulls Away from Platinum
The Global Precious Monthly Metals Index (MMI), which tracks a basket of precious metals and precious metals prices, picked up one point for an MMI reading of 107 this month. Keep up to date on everything going on in the world of trade and tariffs via MetalMiner’s Trade Resource Center. Palladium Surges, Widens Spread with […]
Raw Steels MMI: Global Steel Prices Continue to Falter
The Raw Steels Monthly Metals Index (MMI) took another hit this month, dropping three points to 67. The index has now dropped for seven consecutive months — following an early 2019 high of 82 in March — on the back of falling steel prices. U.S. steel prices dropped in September, with plate prices recording the […]
Rare Earths MMI: U.S. Looks to Bypass China, Form New Rare Earths Partnerships
The Rare Earths Monthly Metals Index (MMI) dropped one point this month down to an MMI reading of 21. Keep up to date on everything going on in the world of trade and tariffs via MetalMiner’s Trade Resource Center. U.S. Looks Beyond China One point of underlying tension between the U.S. and China, as the two […]
This Morning in Metals: China Reportedly Pushes for Partial Trade Deal with U.S.
This morning in metals news, China could be pushing for a partial trade deal with the U.S., the Trump administration criticized the Louisiana governor over his characterization of the reasons for Bayou Steel Group’s closure and copper ticked up Wednesday. Keep up to date on everything going on in the world of trade and tariffs […]
Stainless MMI: Nickel Prices Stop Surging and Begin to Move Sideways
The Stainless Steel Monthly Metals Index (MMI) dropped back by three points to 88. The drop comes after reaching a five-year high of 91 last month, following strong increases for two consecutive months and culminating in last month’s 16-point surge. Price increases caught up with additional values in the index, while key prices that initially […]
Copper MMI: Copper Not Impacted by U.S.’s Retaliatory E.U. Tariffs — at Least for Now
The Copper Monthly Metals Index (MMI) held its value at 71, with around two-thirds of the metal prices in the basket staying essentially flat. Several Chinese prices registered increases of around 2%, but the gains were not enough to move the index upward. Keep up to date on everything going on in the world of […]