As we predicted last week, the LME to SHFE arbitrage window has closed. Investors were unlikely to leave that open for long and the resulting inflow of half a million tons of aluminum in May no doubt contributed to a narrowing of the delta.
Category: Non-ferrous Metals
Stainless MMI: LME nickel prices grow for second consecutive month
The Stainless Monthly Metals Index (MMI) held flat this month.
Week in Review: Haulage faces roadblocks; copper rallies; Chinese steel demand recovers
Let’s take a look back at the week that was and some of the metals storylines here on MetalMiner:
This Morning in Metals: GFG looks to cut costs for post-COVID-19 economy
This morning in metals news, GFG Alliance is preparing for the realities of the post-COVID-19 world, the U.S. set wind power records this spring and Chinese lead stocks recently doubled.
Aluminum MMI: Aluminum price climbs despite overwhelming supply
The Aluminum Monthly Metals Index (MMI) increased by nearly 1.4% this month.
This Morning in Metals: Aluminum Extruders Council demands end to aluminum import tariffs
This morning in metals news, the Aluminum Extruders Council has released a statement calling for the U.S. to rescind its aluminum import tariffs, U.S. raw steel production came in at a capacity utilization rate of 53.3% for the week ending June 6 and Thyssenkrupp plans to partners with RWE on technology aimed at curbing emissions […]
Nickel price slow to follow the rest of the metals complex
As much of the rest of the base metals were lifted this week, nickel remained subdued. This comes despite an announcement by the Indonesian government that it would relax exports of many minerals but keep in place a ban on nickel ores.
This Morning in Metals: U.S. petroleum demand falls 13% from February to March
This morning in metals news, U.S. petroleum demand took a hit on the heels of the coronavirus outbreak, the Carbon Trust is lobbying for clearer common standards for what can be called “green” aluminum and Australia’s iron ore sector could be set to receive a boost.
Copper MMI: Copper price rally continues, rises to pre-coronavirus levels
The Copper Monthly Metals Index (MMI) increased 3.0% this month based on an increase in prices globally. LME copper prices continued to increase throughout May. The price finally broke $5,000/mt on June 5, meaning it, along with zinc and lead prices, is back to pre-pandemic levels.
This Morning in Metals: Copper prices surge this week
This morning in metals news, copper prices looked to be on their way to their largest weekly gain in over a year, U.S. Steel has begun the process of indefinitely idling its Lorain Tubular Operations and miner Freeport-McMoRan released its 2019 Annual Report on Sustainability.