As government entities in the U.S. battle to curb the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), incrementally stricter provisions on public gatherings have been implemented. Large businesses, from casinos on the Las Vegas strip to Disney World, have closed up shop. Looking for metal price forecasting and data analysis in one easy-to-use platform? Inquire about MetalMiner […]
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Week in Review: COVID-19 impacts; Trump’s travel suspension; cobalt mine production
Before we head into the weekend, let’s take a look back at the week that was and some of the coverage here on MetalMiner, including: Tesla’s reported interest in cobalt-free batteries; the oil price crash; falling aluminum prices; supply-chain challenges amid the COVID-19 outbreak; Trump’s travel suspension; and global cobalt mine production: Looking for metal […]
Indian steel sector could step in as alternate supply chain link as world grapples with coronavirus
Experts in India are of the opinion that the outbreak of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, presents an opportunity for India to become an alternate supply chain to China in metals, especially steel. Looking for metal price forecasting and data analysis in one easy-to-use platform? Inquire about MetalMiner Insights today! TV Narendran, Tata Steel’s chief executive […]
This Morning in Metals: Thysskenkrupp sells elevator business for €17.2B
This morning in metals news, German firm Thyssenkrupp announced the sale of its elevator segment, the U.S.’s trade deficit in goods dipped in January and the International Tin Association recently surveyed tin producers regarding the impact of the coronavirus outbreak. Metal prices fluctuate. Key is knowing when and how much to buy with MetalMiner Outlook. […]
Supply chain vulnerability exposed by coronavirus outbreak in China
If the new coronavirus, COVID-19, has shown anything — apart from the risks of eating certain types of meat — it is the vulnerability of supply chains. All the metals intelligence you need in one user-friendly platform with unlimited usage – Request a MetalMiner Insights platform demo An Economist article last week explored the impact […]
This Morning in Metals: U.S. Steel Imports Down 13.7%
This morning in metals news, the U.S.’s imports of steel are down 13.7% in the year to date, miner Glencore is partnering with other companies at the World Economic Forum on responsible sourcing and the Aluminum Association supported a bipartisan letter to Congress lobbying for an aluminum import monitoring program. Keep up to date on […]
Week in Review: Steel Production, Copper Prices and India’s Nuclear Power Capacity
Before we head into the weekend, let’s take a look back at this week’s coverage on MetalMiner, which included analysis of Chinese steel production, the U.S.’s search for sources of rare earths outside of China, and falling copper and aluminum prices. Keep up to date on everything going on in the world of trade and […]
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 […]
Week in Review: Risk Mitigation, Trump and Greenland, and a Chicago Nonprofit Teaches Skills
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: Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook Bill DeMartino of riskmethods recently spoke at MetalMiner’s Forecasting Workshop on the subject of risk mitigation tips and […]
Trump Reacts Angrily to Rebuttal of Offer to Buy Greenland
President Donald Trump’s suggestion that the U.S. could buy Greenland from Denmark was met with incredulity in Nuuk, Copenhagen and across Europe. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook “Greenland is not for sale. Greenland is not Danish. Greenland belongs to Greenland. I strongly hope this is not meant […]