Two major dam disasters in three years are enough to put the frighteners on investors and get the media abuzz with talk of supply-side shortages. Yet as small as Vale’s production loss is, the fact remains the market is relatively tight, and supply is becoming an issue again after many years of plenty. Need buying […]
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Week in Review: Gold Demand, MMI Week and Aluminum in 2019
Before we head into the weekend, let’s take a look back at some of the metals storylines here on MetalMiner this week: Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook Sohrab Darabshaw took a look into what analysts are saying about Indian gold demand this year. We wrapped up our […]
The February MMI Report: MMIs Bounce Back After Down December
With the February 2019 Monthly Metals Index (MMI) report, we can officially move past 2018 and begin to take a look at the world of metals thus far in the new year. On the trade front, trade officials from the U.S. and China met in January for renewed talks on the ongoing trade standoff between the economic […]
Aluminum is in Deficit, but Prices Don’t Reflect Any Shortage
The aluminum price has been fluctuating between around $50/ton above and below a median of $1,900 for several months now. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook There is considerable uncertainty as to where it is going to go in 2019, yet some commentators, such as ING Bank, are […]
This Morning in Metals: Copper Price Makes Gains
This morning in metals news, the copper price picks up, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released Consumer Price Index (CPI) data and the National Australia Bank lifted its forecast for iron ore. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook Copper Price Rises The London copper price picked up Wednesday, […]
Stainless MMI: Stainless Prices Bounce Back After Last Month’s Losses
The Stainless Steel Monthly Metals Index (MMI) jumped seven points this month to 68, translating into an 11.5% increase, the largest monthly increase registered by the MMI since the 10.95% increase in September 2017. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook LME Nickel LME nickel prices surged in […]
Copper MMI: Prices Edge Up As Global Demand Growth Outpaces Supply Growth
The Copper Monthly Metals Index (MMI) hit 76 this month, up 2.7% after a decrease last month — yet it remains in an oscillating pattern that began in the summer of 2018. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook LME copper prices trended upward this month but were still […]
Renewables MMI: Plate Prices Rise Against General Steel Downtrend
The Renewables Monthly Metals Index (MMI) picked up two points this month, rising for a February MMI value of 104. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook Glencore to Cut Cobalt Workforce in DRC According to a Bloomberg report, miner Glencore plans to cut its workforce at its Mutanda copper […]
Week in Review: China, Venezuela and Section 232
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: MetalMiner’s Belinda Fuller takes a look at China’s economic growth levels. Stuart Burns on the political and economic crisis in Venezuela. We also kicked off this month’s round of Monthly […]
Talking Tariffs, Part 2: Section 232 History Since 1962
[Editor’s Note: This is the second part of our three-part series on how tariff impacts — positive or negative — are perceived, the history of Section 232, and China’s role in the global steel marketplace (and how that has affected the U.S.). In case you missed it, Part 1 can be read here.] — The […]