The Rare Earths Monthly Metals Index (MMI) dropped 4.3% this month. Request a 30-minute demo of the MetalMiner Insights platform now.
Category: Minor Metals
This Morning in Metals: Congo locks down mining province after coronavirus cases
This morning in metals news, the Democratic Republic of the Congo has reportedly locked down a mining province for 48 hours, the U.S. steel sector’s steel capacity utilization rate is 81.7% for the year through March 14 and Ford provided an update on its North American operations amid the coronavirus crisis. Looking for metal price […]
Rare Earths MMI: Malaysia grants Lynas Corp. three-year license renewal
The Rare Earths Monthly Metals Index (MMI) rose three points for a March MMI reading of 23. Looking for metal price forecasting and data analysis in one easy-to-use platform? Inquire about MetalMiner Insights today!
Rare Earths MMI: Value of U.S. mining production rises 3% in 2019
The Rare Earths Monthly Metals Index (MMI) held flat this month for a February MMI reading of 20. Looking for metal price forecasting and data analysis in one easy-to-use platform? Inquire about MetalMiner Insights today! U.S. mining production rises in 2019 According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the estimated value of nonfuel mineral mining production […]
January MMI Report: Steel prices rise, copper gains capped by demand concerns
The January 2020 Monthly Metals Index (MMI) report is in the books, including coverage of rising steel prices, U.S. automotive sales, construction spending and much more. This month, all 10 of the MMIs increased. The GOES, Rare Earths and Global Precious MMIs were the biggest risers, surging by 19.1%, 5.3% and 4.5%, respectively. Keep up to […]
Renewables/GOES MMI: Major U.S. companies sued over child mining of cobalt in Africa
The Renewables Monthly Metals Index (MMI) gained two points for a January MMI reading of 98. (Editor’s Note: This report also includes analysis of grain-oriented electrical steel.) Looking for metal price forecasting and data analysis in one easy-to-use platform? Inquire about MetalMiner Insights today! Several U.S. majors named in lawsuit over child mining of cobalt CBS […]
Rare Earths MMI: No lanthanide concentrate processing limit extension for Lynas in Malaysia
The Rare Earths Monthly Metals Index (MMI) ticked up one point for a January reading of 20. Looking for metal price forecasting and data analysis in one easy-to-use platform? Inquire about MetalMiner Insights today! Malaysian regulators opt not to increase Lynas’ processing limit Lynas Corp., the largest rare earths firm outside of China, announced in December […]
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 […]
Renewables MMI: Cobalt Prices Gain on the Heels of Mutanda Closure News
The Renewables Monthly Metals Index (MMI) fell one point for a November MMI reading of 97. Slowing Cobalt Mine Output According to research group Antaike, global cobalt output growth is expected to slow in 2020, Reuters reported. The report cites Antaike nickel analyst Joy Kong, who said cobalt production is expected to rise by 5,000 tons […]
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 […]
