The Renewables Monthly Metals Index (MMI) rose by 4.4% this month, as the Energy Information Administration released a forecast on renewable energy. (Editor’s note: This report also includes the MMI for grain-oriented electrical steel, or GOES.) Renewable energy growth in the US US electricity generation from renewable energy sources is forecast to double over the […]
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Week in Review: General Motors shoots for carbon neutrality by 2040; copper price cools; December US steel imports rise
Before we head into the weekend, let’s take a look back at the week that was and the metals storylines here on MetalMiner. In sustainability news, Big 3 automaker General Motors said it intends to be carbon neutral in its operations by 2040. The automaker has also indicated it will offer 30 new all-electric models […]
Week in Review: Copper price gains; gold’s one-day plunge; steel imports down 22%
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, including the copper price, oil price gains and steel imports: The MetalMiner 2021 Annual Outlook consolidates our 12-month view and provides buying organizations with a complete understanding of the fundamental […]
Renewables/GOES MMI: Lynas records quarterly jump in neodymium-praseodymium output
The Renewables Monthly Metals Index (MMI) rose 2.0% for this month’s index value, as Lynas Corporation reported a rise in neodymium-praseodymium output during the most recent quarter. (Editor’s Note: This report also includes coverage of grain-oriented electrical steel, or GOES.) The MetalMiner 2021 Annual Outlook consolidates our 12-month view and provides buying organizations with a […]
This Morning in Metals: October 2020 MMI report is out
This morning in metals news: the October Monthly Metals Index (MMI) report is out; the E.U. is reportedly considering imposing carbon border fees; and Alcoa released its third-quarter financial earnings. 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 […]
Week in Review: Auto sales; potential Section 232 aluminum exemptions; oil struggles
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, including coverage of: U.S. auto sales; potential Section 232 aluminum exemptions for the U.A.E. and Bahrain; oil majors’ struggles; and more. The MetalMiner 2021 Annual Outlook consolidates our 12-month view […]
This Morning in Metals: Trump signs executive order to boost mining industry
This morning in metals news: President Donald Trump signed an executive order declaring a national emergency for the mining industry; Vale this week announced the suspension of one of its iron ore operations; and the site of an old steel plant in Chicago is getting a new look. Sign up today for Gunpowder, MetalMiner’s free, […]
Week in Review: Trump targets Canadian aluminum; copper flattens; silver surges
This past week’s metals news covered everything from silver price movements to the copper price rise’s slowdown to the reimposition of tariffs on some Canadian aluminum. We also broke down President Donald Trump’s recent proclamation with respect to reimposing the Section 232 tariff on some Canadian aluminum. MetalMiner’s Stuart Burns delved into the concern expressed […]
Week in Review: U.S.-China trade; U.S. automotive sales; LME aluminum load-out queues
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: Sign up today for Gunpowder, MetalMiner’s free, weekly e-newsletter featuring news, analysis and more. MetalMiner’s Stuart Burns interviewed Stratfor’s Rodger Baker on the state of U.S.-China trade tensions. U.S. automotive sales […]
