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 aluminum prices, rising power costs and much more: Each month, MetalMiner hosts a webinar on a specific metals topic. Explore the upcoming webinars and sign up for each on the MetalMiner […]
Category: Precious Metals
Global Precious MMI: Gold price falls as dollar gains in September
The Global Precious Monthly Metals Index (MMI) lost ground this month, dropping by 12.9% as the gold price declined and the dollar strengthened last month. More MetalMiner is available on LinkedIn. Gold slides, dollar gains The U.S. gold bullion price fell in September, dropping from $1,814 per ounce as of Sept. 1 to $1,757 on […]
Global Precious MMI: Gold price bounces back in second half of August as dollar weakens
The Global Precious Monthly Metals Index (MMI) fell by 4.2% for this month’s reading, as the gold price took losses early in the month before bouncing back. More MetalMiner is available on LinkedIn. Gold price recovers The gold price bounced back after falling to around $1,730 per ounce in early August. From there, the U.S. gold […]
Week in Review: IPCC report takeaways; copper market trends; tax credits for rare earth magnet production?
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: The MetalMiner Best Practice Library offers a wealth of knowledge and tips to help buyers stay on top of metals markets and buying strategies. Week of Aug. 9-13, 2021 (copper […]
Global Precious MMI: Gold price retreats, US dollar strengthens
The Global Precious Monthly Metals Index (MMI) fell by 0.7% for this month’s reading. You want more MetalMiner on your terms. Sign up for weekly email updates here. Gold price slides After showing strength in April and May, the gold price has continued to slide in June and July. The U.S. gold bullion price closed July […]
Global Precious MMI: Gold prices drop in June, bounce back after Fed chairman’s testimony
The Global Precious Monthly Metals Index (MMI) fell by 5.2% for this month’s reading, as gold prices dipped throughout June. The MetalMiner Best Practice Library offers a wealth of knowledge and tips to help buyers stay on top of metals markets and buying strategies. Gold price slides in June The gold price lost steam in June. […]
Week in Review: Interest in Liberty Steel’s French assets; automotive sales power ahead; China coal target dampens smelter investment
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, including steel sector news, the Biden administration’s release of a 250-page supply chain report and much more: The MetalMiner Best Practice Library offers a wealth of knowledge and tips to […]
Global Precious MMI: Gold price bounces back in May as dollar moves sideways
The Global Precious Monthly Metals Index (MMI) rose by 1.3% for this month’s reading, as the gold price rose to around $1,900 per ounce. Each month, MetalMiner hosts a webinar on a specific metals topic. Explore the upcoming webinars and sign up for each on the MetalMiner Events page. Gold price picks up to close […]
Week in Review: Copper price surges; USW-ATI standoff continues; iron ore booms
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. In addition, our May 2021 Monthly Metals Index (MMI) PDF is now available for download. The PDF summary includes an executive summary, trends chart and portions of each MMI article […]
Global Precious MMI: Gold price hits three-month high as dollar weakens
The Global Precious Monthly Metals Index (MMI) jumped by 7.1% for this month’s index reading, as the gold price gained while the US dollar retraced. More MetalMiner is available on LinkedIn. Gold price up to three-month high After stumbling to around $1,735 per ounce in late February, the gold price has gradually picked up steam. […]