Category: Public Policy

China suggests it could release state reserves of base metals

It would seem Beijing only has to speak and the market reacts — this time, it’s about base metals. Worried by what it sees as excessive inflation in commodity prices, which it fears will lead through into factory gate increases, China warned speculators last month over “excessive speculation.” The warning from China’s National Food and […]

This Morning in Metals: Production resumes at Pennsylvania steel plant

This morning in metals news: production has resumed at Tenaris‘ steel plant in Koppel, Pennsylvania; meanwhile, Anglo American said it has demerged its thermal coal operations in South Africa; and, lastly, the United Steelworkers union commented on the Biden administration’s recently released supply chain review. Each month, MetalMiner hosts a webinar on a specific metals […]

This Morning in Metals: USITC makes determinations in sunset review of cut-to-length carbon steel plate imports

This morning in metals news: the United States International Trade Commission made determinations in a five-year sunset review covering imports of cut-to-length carbon steel plate; meanwhile, United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai will outline the Biden-Harris administration’s “worker-centered trade policy” today; and, lastly, the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers rose by 0.6% in […]

Rare earth oxide prices drop as China loosens production quotas

China’s rare earth (RE) oxides market is a controlled market — or at least it is today. There was a time it was the mining equivalent of the wild west with multiple operators. There were once zero controls and, as a result, the sector’s operations led to massive environmental damage. The authorities stepped in, consolidated […]

This Morning in Metals: US personal consumption expenditure rises in April

This morning in metals news: US personal consumption expenditure rose in April; meanwhile, Norsk Hydro is teaming up on an offshore wind project in the Norwegian North Sea; and, lastly, the United Steelworkers asked the Biden administration for clarification on its domestic mining stance. More MetalMiner is available on LinkedIn. US personal consumption expenditures rises […]

Week in Review: Section 232 tariffs; metals prices pull back; China warns commodity speculators

Before we head into the weekend, let’s take a look back at the week that was here on MetalMiner, which included coverage of the Section 232 tariffs, the recent metals price pullback, China’s warning to commodity speculators and much more: Each month, MetalMiner hosts a webinar on a specific metals topic. Explore the upcoming webinars […]

EPI white paper: Section 232 boosted aluminum industry investment, jobs

Over three years later, analysis, assessments and calls for removal or maintenance continue to pour in with respect to the former Trump administration’s Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum. In 2018, former President Donald Trump used Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 to impose tariffs on steel and aluminum of 25% […]

Despite easing US-EU trade tensions, Section 232 likely here to stay

It is no secret that, on the whole, Europe was backing a Joe Biden win in the 2020 US presidential election. A few eastern European countries, like Hungary and Poland, rather warmed to former President Donald Trump’s narratives. However, on the whole, socialist Europe saw more of a kindred spirit in Biden. In that vein, […]

UK steel industry pushes for protectionism — even for steels it doesn’t produce

The phrase “be careful what you wish for” is often used by those who smirk at an unexpected outcome from a decision. But some in the British Conservative party’s so-called Red Wall – those former Labour or center-left voters who swung behind the Conservative, or center-right, party in supporting Britain’s departure from Europe — must […]

Week in Review: Copper overheating?; cobalt pilot project; MetalMiner webinars

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 copper price developments, an upcoming MetalMiner webinar and more: The MetalMiner Best Practice Library offers a wealth of knowledge and tips to help buyers stay on top of metals markets and […]

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