The Copper Monthly Metals Index (MMI) surged by 10.6% for this month’s reading, as the copper price has soared to a record high. Become part of the MetalMiner LinkedIn group and stay connected to trends we’re watching and interesting metal facts. Copper prices reach record highs Last month, MetalMiner’s Stuart Burns dissected various views on […]
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Week in Review: Another commodities supercycle?; rising battery demand; European hot rolled coil prices
Before we head into the weekend, let’s take a look back at the week that was and the metals storylines here on MetalMiner, including whether or not we are in a supercycle, rising EV demand and more: MetalMiner should-cost models: Give your organization levers to pull for more price transparency, from service centers, producers and […]
Construction MMI: Construction spending rises, ABI reflects second consecutive month of billings growth
The Construction Monthly Metals Index (MMI) jumped by 12.1% for this month’s reading, as construction spending picked up in March. The MetalMiner Best Practice Library offers a wealth of knowledge and tips to help buyers stay on top of metals markets and buying strategies. US construction spending rises US construction spending in March reached a […]
Nickel prices rise but fail to catch up with other base metals market
Nickel prices and, as a result, stainless surcharges, remain in the doldrums this month, recovering only slightly from last month’s sharp sell-off. Sign up today for Gunpowder, MetalMiner’s free, biweekly e-newsletter featuring news, analysis and more. Nickel prices drop in March Nickel’s bull story took a hit at the beginning of March by announcements from […]
This Morning in Metals: U.S. Steel ends $1.5B plans to upgrade Mon Valley Works
This morning in metals news: U.S. Steel announced it is ending plans for $1.5 billion in upgrades to the Mon Valley Works site; the Census Bureau reported construction spending figures for March; and the copper price has heated up once again. Do you know the five best practices of sourcing metals, including steel? U.S. Steel […]
Week in Review: Global steel production rises; record April for auto sales; China aluminum imports remain elevated
Before we head into the weekend, let’s take a look back at the week that was and the metals storylines here on MetalMiner, including rising global crude steel production, automotive sector developments and much more: You want more MetalMiner on your terms. Sign up for weekly email updates. Week of April 26-30 (global steel production, […]
China aluminum imports surge continues well into 2021
When the largest aluminum producer on earth keeps reporting high import figures, the world sits up and takes note. According to figures released by the Chinese General Administration of Customs a few days ago, China recorded a new high for aluminum imports in March 2021. Stop obsessing about the actual forecasted aluminum price. It’s more […]
This Morning in Metals: Copper mine production rises 4% in January
This morning in metals news: global copper mine production rose by 4% year over year in January; meanwhile, ELYSIS selected Rio Tinto’s Alma smelter for the installation of commercial size 450 kA inert anode prototype cells; and, lastly, U.S. Steel will not go forward with plans to have natural gas wells on a site near […]
Week in Review: Aluminum smelter labor deal; copper prices; pandemic challenges for brewers
Before the weekend, let’s take a look at the week that was and the metals storylines here on MetalMiner, including an aluminum smelter labor deal, copper prices, environmental policy developments and more: Find more insight on MetalMiner’s LinkedIn. Week of April 19-23 (aluminum labor deal, copper prices and more) Stuart Burns on copper price movements […]
This Morning in Metals: ‘Clean Sheet Project’ targets production of recyclable automotive sheet metals
This morning in metals news: a $2 million project seeks to develop ways to more cost-effectively produce lightweight automotive sheet metals; meanwhile, U.S. Steel joined the global nonprofit ResponsibleSteel™; and the copper price has picked back up over the last week. The MetalMiner Best Practice Library offers a wealth of knowledge and tips to help […]