Copper mine production fell slightly through the first three quarters of the year and prices have showed some upward momentum in Q4.
Category: Non-ferrous Metals
This Morning in Metals: LME copper price rises to seven-month high
This morning in metals news: copper prices surged to their highest level in seven months; the acquisition of British Steel is progressing, according to prospective Chinese buyer Jingye; and USTR Robert Lighthizer communicated with Mexico regarding USMCA implementation. Looking for metal price forecasting and data analysis in one easy-to-use platform? Inquire about MetalMiner Insights today! […]
Under difficult conditions for India’s aluminum producers, Hindalco looks to diversify
Aluminum producers in India, like their steel counterparts, are going through some trying times. Buying Aluminum in 2019? Download MetalMiner’s free annual price outlook Rising imports, which could only get worse because of the U.S.-China trade war, and an increase in the cost of production have prompted Indian aluminum producers write to the government, asking […]
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 […]
Copper MMI: Uncertain Demand Outlook Holds Back Index Gains
The Copper Monthly Metals Index (MMI) held at last month’s value of 73 based on November price data. LME copper prices took a sideways turn during November as uncertainty over the strength of the global economy continued to constrain copper prices. Source: MetalMiner analysis of London Metal Exchange (LME) and FastMarkets. The price continued to […]
Nickel not joining in the Christmas cheer
We observed last month that the peak had passed in nickel prices and earlier suggestions from some quarters that nickel may hit $20,000 per ton were highly unlikely. Any stainless consumers taking that on board and living hand to mouth will have seen surcharges come down and should have been able to trim stocks in […]
Aluminum MMI: Index near three-year low; demand remains constrained
The Aluminum Monthly Metals Index (MMI) held relatively flat this month, with a one-point increase to 83, as the majority of prices in the index showed mild increases. LME aluminum prices generally moved sideways during November and were unable to generate strong upward price momentum due to slower recent economic growth rates and uncertainty over […]
Global aluminum production rises in October; China’s production hits 3M tons
Global aluminum production in October totaled 5.39 million tons, according to a recent report by the International Aluminum Institute. Keep up to date on everything going on in the world of trade and tariffs via MetalMiner’s Trade Resource Center. Global production through the first 10 months of the year reached 53.04 million tons, down 0.9% […]
Flash Analysis: Trump’s reinstatement of tariffs on steel, aluminum from Brazil and Argentina — and what it means
U.S. President Donald Trump has tweeted that he will immediately restore tariffs on U.S. steel and aluminum imports from Brazil and Argentina, according to Reuters. On Monday, Trump also urged the Federal Reserve to prevent countries from taking advantage of a strong dollar by devaluing their currencies, reports Reuters. Both countries’ imports would get hit […]
This Morning in Metals: U.S. steel imports down 16%
This morning in metals news, U.S. steel imports were down 16% through the first 10 months of the year, steel companies are raising their prices and protests continue in the world’s top copper-producing country. Keep up to date on everything going on in the world of trade and tariffs via MetalMiner’s Trade Resource Center. Steel […]