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Copper MMI: Copper Prices Rise to Highest Level Since April Amid Supply Concern
By mid-March, copper prices hit their highest level since April 2023. Prices previously found a bottom in early February before strong upside momentum saw them
Recognizing Women in the Industrial Metals Industry
During Women’s History Month, MetalMiner, a woman-owned and founded company, wanted to make space to celebrate the contributions of countless women who help make the
Global Precious Metals MMI: Gold Sees a Strong Rally
Once again, the Global Precious Metals MMI (Monthly Metals Index) failed to exhibit strong bearish or bullish pressure. The index remained sideways throughout February, budging
Raw Steels MMI: Mills Lob Price Hikes at Bearish Steel Prices
The Raw Steels Monthly Metals Index (MMI) moved sideways amid bearish steel prices, with a modest 1.75% increase from February to March. U.S. flat rolled
JSW Steel Aiding Italy’s Steel Industry with €140 Million Investment
One of India’s fastest-growing steel companies JSW Steel, recently announced the next step in its growth plan. In a major steel news event, JSW Steel
European Aluminum Industry Faces Existential Threats
The European aluminum manufacturing industry is under attack from two short- and medium-term threats, both of which have the potential to significantly impact aluminum consumers
Construction MMI: Potential Manufacturing Boom Could Impact Steel Prices
Month-over-month, the index experienced little movement. Overall, the Construction MMI (Monthly Metals Index) moved sideways, inching down just 1.2%. Steel prices moving downward placed some
Guinea Approves Simandou Iron Ore Mining Project, Cementing Future Growth
The West African state of Guinea recently approved a joint development deal between the government, Rio Tinto/Simfer, and the Winning Consortium Simandou (WCS) consortia to
Automotive MMI: Automotive Market Improves, but Bears Show Up for Steel Prices
Month-over-month, the Automotive MMI (Monthly Metals Index) dropped by 3.03%. While the automotive market continued to improve overall, bearish pressure on certain steel prices like
Rare Earths MMI: Is China Moving Down the Rare Earths Totem Poll?
The Rare Earths MMI (Monthly Metals Index) experienced a pretty significant drop month-on-month, falling 24.73%. Save for cerium oxide, all components of the index either
Indian Steel Demand Battles Influx of Chinese Imports
In July, India became a net importer of steel for the fourth time in the last year. And therein lies a tale of tariffs, changes
Geopolitical Tensions and Dollar Strength: Uncertainty Looms in Light of February Markets
The start of the new year presented mixed signals for the global economy and overall financial markets. An optimistic government outlook and positive US economic data
EU Commission Reviews Request for 25% Extension of Steel Safeguard
The European Commission, the executive body of the European Union, is due to examine a request to extend a 25% safeguard on a range of
Indonesia’s Nickel Dominance Spells Trouble for Global Industry
The global nickel mining industry is under stress, and the primary reason is an oversupply of low-cost nickel from Indonesia. Moreover, this constant supply continues
Metinvest Reports Drop in Steel Production Amidst Russian Invasion
Ukrainian metals and mining group Metinvest recently reported a 31% decrease year on year in its crude steel production for 2023, citing Russia’s ongoing invasion