Category: Non-ferrous Metals

World Takes First Steps in Breaking China’s Stranglehold on Rare Earth Magnets Supply

World Takes First Steps in Breaking China’s Stranglehold on Rare Earth Magnets Supply AdobeStock 1646231133 scaled e1758810521414

Resource security when it comes to rare earth magnets is something the modern-day world has been desperately trying to get right. This is primarily due to rare earths’ increasing importance in electronics, defense, vehicles, and much more.  For years, countries have been seeking ways to secure access to these vital resources. However, 90% of the […]

Copper Titans Unite: Anglo and Codelco Crack World’s Top 5

Copper Titans Unite: Anglo and Codelco Crack World’s Top 5 AngleAmerican

The copper market recently experienced a significant development that could have big implications for global supply. Metals and mining multinational Anglo American has finalized an agreement with National Copper Corporation of Chile (Codelco) to merge operations at their respective Los Bronces and Andina copper mines, putting them among the top 5 largest sites in the […]

Aluminum MMI: Aluminum Prices Hit 6-Month High

Aluminum MMI: Aluminum Prices Hit 6-Month High aluminum-6

The Aluminum Monthly Metals Index (MMI) remained sideways with an upside bias, rising 0.56% from August to September. Meanwhile, the global price of aluminum reached highs not seen since the beginning of the year. Track other MetalMiner monthly indexes here, and compare how the overall industrial metal market is performing. Worried about the fluctuating price […]

Copper MMI: Comex Prices Hold Premium After Critical Minerals Recommendation

Copper MMI: Comex Prices Hold Premium After Critical Minerals Recommendation copper price

The Copper Monthly Metals Index (MMI) remained sideways, with a 1.87% decline from July to August. Meanwhile, the price of copper saw some notable upticks from August to September, as well as some significant drops. Keep up with why and when the price of copper shifts in 2025. Get the latest updates with MetalMiner’s free […]

Rare Earths MMI – End of Summer Rally: New U.S. Policy Moves and 40% Price Spikes

Rare Earths MMI – End of Summer Rally: New U.S. Policy Moves and 40% Price Spikes rare earths

The Rare Earths MMI (Monthly Metals Index) moved sideways, but gained bullish momentum from the prior month, rising 2.15%. This comes as the rare earths market experienced numerous developments over the past 30 days, including discussions between Malaysia and China to develop new plans for rare earth processing. Notably, this would be limited strictly to […]

China Lifts Rare Earth Export Curbs On India

China Lifts Rare Earth Export Curbs On India AdobeStock 961553610 scaled e1756308083936

In a move with far-reaching implications for global supply chains and global diplomacy, China has lifted its export restrictions on rare earths to India. The monumental decision also includes key commodities like fertilizers and tunnel boring machines, and follows high-level talks between Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, who […]

Will Demand Drive a $126 Billion Bauxite Market by 2033?

Will Demand Drive a $126 Billion Bauxite Market by 2033? rough red bauxite stone on dark background

Despite a few hiccups and occasional worries of oversupply, the global bauxite market has been growing steadily. Much of this expansion has been fueled by rising demand in the aluminum market, especially from automotive, aerospace and renewable energy sectors. About 60% of EV manufacturers and over 70% of aerospace materials use aluminum in one form […]

Rare Earths MMI: Rare Earth Metals Market in Flux as U.S. Intervenes and Prices Rise

Rare Earths MMI: Rare Earth Metals Market in Flux as U.S. Intervenes and Prices Rise rare earths

The Rare Earths MMI (Monthly Metals Index) moved sideways, rising a modest 0.37%. Overall, the global rare earth metals market has seen a whirlwind of developments in the past few weeks, sending ripples through both supply chains and pricing. A series of U.S. and Chinese policy moves, from Washington’s unprecedented price support for rare earth […]

Aluminum MMI: MW Premium Futures Stagger, Aluminum Demand Soft

Aluminum MMI: MW Premium Futures Stagger, Aluminum Demand Soft aluminum wires in a bundle

The Aluminum Monthly Metals Index (MMI) edged higher, but the pace slowed. Ultimately, the index saw just a 0.85% rise from July to August as the price of aluminum seemed to enter a period of flux. Track other MetalMiner monthly indexes here, and compare how the overall industrial metal market is performing. Midwest Premium Futures […]

Copper MMI: LME, Comex Copper Prices Return to Parity, Later Tariffs on Table

Copper MMI: LME, Comex Copper Prices Return to Parity, Later Tariffs on Table Copper wires

The Copper Monthly Metals Index (MMI) moved sideways, rising 1.18% from July to August. This puts the price of copper today just slightly above its April lows.   Comex Copper Prices Plummet After Tariff Surprise July proved the most volatile month yet for Comex copper prices. As market surprises often do, the White House’s decision […]

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