This morning in metals news, Supply Dynamics took home a national award in the Microelectronics Supply Chain Provenance Challenge, China is investigating steel excess capacity and the Indian Supreme Court has given the green light to ArcelorMittal’s acquisition bid of Essar Steel. Keep up to date on everything going on in the world of trade […]
Category: Product Developments
Freeport-McMorRan Uses AI to Optimize Production at Arizona Copper Mine
Mining companies are not renowned for their cutting-edge use of the latest technologies; I’m not trying to be derogatory, but mining is not the first industry you think of when talking about the digital age. 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: South Korea Will No Longer Seek Special Treatment for Developing Countries
This morning in metals news, South Korea will no longer seek to benefit from special treatment granted to developing countries vis-a-vis WTO rules, iron ore exports from Australia’s Port Hedland are surging and Rio Tinto has commissioned new press filter technology at its Quebec alumina refinery. Keep up to date on everything going on in […]
Harsh Economics of Electric Vehicle Market Claim Another Victim in Dyson’s EV Division
It was always going to be a challenge, but British entrepreneur James Dyson has a reputation for taking on what may appear to be insurmountable challenges and winning. Keep up to date on everything going on in the world of trade and tariffs via MetalMiner’s Trade Resource Center. He disrupted the old order in the […]
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: China’s Aluminum Production Falls in August
This morning in metals news, China’s aluminum production dipped in August compared with the previous month, China plans to bring its first domestically developed sources of medical cobalt-60 to the market and copper prices are down. China Aluminum Production Falls China’s August aluminum production fell compared with the previous month, Reuters reported. The country saw […]
This Morning in Metals: World Gold Council Launches Responsible Mining Principles
This morning in metals news, the World Gold Council unveiled a set of principles geared toward promotion of responsible mining, Apple’s newest iPhone includes stainless steel and an Indian steel tycoon is critical of the pace of the country’s insolvency proceedings. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook World […]
Week in Review: Nickel Ore Export Ban, U.S. Auto Sales and MetalMiner Insights
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: Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook Alcoa reached a tentative four-year labor deal with the United Steelworkers union. Indonesia announced it intends to […]
MetalMiner Launches New MetalMiner Insights Platform
The world of metals procurement can be a difficult one to navigate, particularly amid the current climate of trade wars, tariffs and a bevy of other risks ranging from climate change to geopolitical tensions. That’s why it’s vital to come to the marketplace with dynamic, relevant and accurate data to inform your decision-making. MetalMiner’s new […]
Norsk Hydro to Supply Aluminum for Audi’s First Fully Electric Model
Oslo-based Norsk Hydro has entered into an agreement with Audi to supply aluminum for the battery housing of the automaker’s first fully electric model. The aluminum, Hydro says, is “processed and manufactured along the entire value chain in an environmentally conscious manner and under socially acceptable working conditions,” conditions which have been confirmed by the […]
