After four and a half years and unprecedented social and political discord, it has finally happened: the United Kingdom has left the European Union with the bare bones of a free trade agreement. More MetalMiner is available on LinkedIn. Bare bones free trade agreement It took until Christmas Eve — ahead of the Dec. 31 […]
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Talk of Rusal sanctions ignites fears of 2018 delivery premium surge
Aluminum buyers will have read a recent announcement in Bloomberg with a sense of panic, if not déjà vu, as the specter of Rusal sanctions reportedly looms again. “Aluminum Surges on Concern U.S. May Reapply Rusal Sanctions” ran the headline, reminding buyers of the chaos that ensued in 2018. At that time, the Trump administration […]
This Morning in Metals: Import prices tick up slightly in November
This morning in metals news: U.S. import prices rose slightly in November, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics; the Pilbara Ports Authority reported November shipping data; and, finally, there is speculation the U.S. could reimpose sanctions on Russian aluminum giant Rusal, Bloomberg reported. Cut-to-length adders. Width and gauge adders. Coatings. Feel confident in knowing […]
This Morning in Metals: Nucor signs renewable power purchase agreement
This morning in metals news: Nucor Corporation has signed a power purchase agreement with EDF Renewables North America; the Pilbara Ports Authority reported an 11% year-over-year increase in throughput in October; and, lastly, Minnesota’s mining rules are getting another look. The MetalMiner 2021 Annual Outlook consolidates our 12-month view and provides buying organizations with a […]
Rare Earths MMI: China legislature passes export control law
The Rare Earths Monthly Metals Index (MMI) held flat once again this month. The MetalMiner 2021 Annual Outlook consolidates our 12-month view and provides buying organizations with a complete understanding of the fundamental factors driving prices and a detailed forecast that can be used when sourcing metals for 2021 — including expected average prices, support and […]
A view of the U.S. presidential election from across the pond
As poll workers continue to count the final votes in the U.S. presidential election, it looks like we have a Biden victory — not by the landslide he and many of his supporters had hoped for, but a victory nevertheless. There will be ongoing legal arguments, demands for recounts, and claims of fraud. However, the […]
Europe goes back into lockdowns, growth forecast to collapse — again
Global stock markets took a battering last week. Investors finally woke up to the resurgence of COVID infections in Europe and the series of national lockdowns. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced a one-month lockdown over the weekend. The U.K.’s lockdown adds to those already in place in the other parts of the U.K. and […]
This Morning in Metals: Nucor starts work on Kentucky steel plate plant
This morning in metals news: Nucor began work Friday on its new Kentucky steel plate plant; several members of Congress wrote to Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross asking the Trump administration not to impose Section 232 tariffs on electrical steel; and BHP released its quarterly operational review. The MetalMiner 2021 Annual Outlook consolidates our 12-month […]
Bolivia pivots back to socialism — what does that hold for resource extraction?
What does Bolivia’s socialist Movimiento al Socialismo (Mas) party’s return to power mean for the country’s resource exploitation prospects? The MetalMiner 2021 Annual Outlook consolidates our 12-month view and provides buying organizations with a complete understanding of the fundamental factors driving prices and a detailed forecast that can be used when sourcing metals for 2021 […]
Rare Earths MMI: Executive order takes aim at U.S. critical mineral import dependence
The Rare Earths Monthly Metals Index (MMI) posted no movement for this month’s index reading, as President Donald Trump signed an executive order that aims to strengthen the domestic mining industry and mitigate dependence on foreign sources of critical minerals. Sign up today for Gunpowder, MetalMiner’s free, biweekly e-newsletter featuring news, analysis and more. […]
