This morning in metals news, U.S. Steel announced a new joint venture with Big River Steel, the E.U.-U.S. fight over aircraft subsidies continues and Chile’s copper output increased in August. Keep up to date on everything going on in the world of trade and tariffs via MetalMiner’s Trade Resource Center. U.S. Steel to Purchase 49.9% […]
Category: Non-ferrous Metals
This Morning in Metals: General Motors Strike Enters Third Week
This morning in metals news, the nationwide General Motors strike has entered its third week, Norsk Hydro is opening a new aluminum research lab and Thyssenkrupp announced a new CEO will take over Oct. 1. Keep up to date on everything going on in the world of trade and tariffs via MetalMiner’s Trade Resource Center. […]
This Morning in Metals: U.S. Steel Imports Down 13.6% This Year
This morning in metals news, U.S. imports of steel through the first eight months of the year are down 13.6%, Rio Tinto signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with China’s largest steel producer and LME copper prices fell Thursday. Keep up to date on everything going on in the world of trade and tariffs via […]
This Morning in Metals: Rio Tinto to Offer Responsibly Produced Aluminum
This morning in metals news, Rio Tinto will offer independently certified and responsibly produced aluminum, Norsk Hydro hosts Investor Day and copper prices move upward. Keep up to date on everything going on in the world of trade and tariffs via MetalMiner’s Trade Resource Center. Rio Tinto to Offer Responsibly Sourced Aluminum As MetalMiner’s Stuart […]
Global Copper Mine Production Down 1.4% in 1H 2019
Copper prices have been sliding this year, with the average LME cash price in August of $5,707.98/mt down 3.9% from a July average of $5,939.85/mt. Global copper mine production is also down. Through the first half of 2019, copper mine production was down 1.4% compared with the first half of 2018, according to a report […]
Rusal Leading the Way Toward a Low-Carbon Future
It is hardly surprising that En+, owners of Russian aluminum producer Rusal, are pressuring the LME to force other aluminum producers to disclose their carbon footprint. Keep up to date on everything going on in the world of trade and tariffs via MetalMiner’s Trade Resource Center. Rusal finds itself in the fortunate position of all […]
This Morning in Metals: UAW Members Ratify Labor Deal for AK Steel’s Coshocton Works
This morning in metals news, members of the United Automobile Workers (UAW) union approved a new labor deal at AK Steel’s Coshocton works, the International Aluminum Institute recently released aluminum production totals for August, and the U.S. and China held deputy-level trade talks late last week. Keep up to date on everything going on in […]
Week in Review: Steel Quotas, Oil Prices and a Post-Brexit Trade Landscape
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: Keep up to date on everything going on in the world of trade and tariffs via MetalMiner’s Trade Resource Center. The European Commission has proposed scaling back a planned increase […]
This Morning in Metals: United Steelworkers Ratify Alcoa Labor Deal
This morning in metals news, members of the United Steelworkers union ratified a new Alcoa labor deal, the European Steel Association (EUROFER) recently released its 2019 European Steel in Figures report and LME copper prices were up Friday. Keep up to date on everything going on in the world of trade and tariffs via MetalMiner’s […]
This Morning in Metals: Federal Reserve Expected to Make Interest Rate Cut
This morning in metals news, the Federal Reserve is expected today to cut interest rates once again, the LME copper price dropped ahead of the Fed’s decision and Steel Authority of India Ltd. (SAIL) shares rose Tuesday. Looking for metal price forecasting and data analysis in one easy-to-use platform? Inquire about MetalMiner Insights today! Federal […]
