The Aluminum Monthly Metals Index (MMI) increased by 2.1% this month, as LME aluminum prices traded sideways and the US reinstated the Section 232 aluminum tariff on imports from the United Arab Emirates. U.S. aluminum reinstates aluminum tariff on UAE On Feb. 1, President Joe Biden reinstated the 10% aluminum tariff on imports from the […]
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This Morning in Metals: US mines produced $82.3 billion in minerals last year
This morning in metals news: US mines produced approximately $82.3 billion in minerals in 2020; meanwhile, the United States International Trade Commission launched a Section 337 investigation related to batteries; and, lastly, aluminum prices have been dropping. US mines produced $82.3 billion in minerals in 2020 US mines produced approximately $82.3 billion in minerals last […]
This Morning in Metals: Aluminum Association lays out priorities for Biden administration
This morning in metals news: the Aluminum Association outlined the issues it hopes the Biden administration will take on; in addition, Alcoa recently reported its Q4 2020 and full-year results; and, finally, the oil price retraced slightly this week. Aluminum Association: aluminum can be part of ‘American comeback’ story The Aluminum Association laid out its […]
This Morning in Metals: Rio Tinto iron ore shipments rise 2% in Q4 2020
This morning in metals news: Rio Tinto’s iron ore shipments rose 2% year over year in Q4 2020; the Energy Information Administration forecast 2021 will see less power generation from natural gas this year; after rising during the first week of 2021, the LME three-month aluminum price has since been sliding. Rio Tinto reports rise […]
This Morning in Metals: Oyu Tolgoi copper mine expansion faces termination by Mongolian government
This morning in metals news: Turquoise Hill Resources offered an update on the Oyu Tolgoi copper mine expansion project; renewable power generation will continue to rise this year in the U.S.; and the aluminum price has traded sideways over the last month. Are rising MW premiums causing concern? See how service centers take advantage of […]
Aluminum MMI: DOC to launch new Aluminum Import Monitoring system
This month the Aluminum Monthly Metals Index (MMI) remained flat, as the Department of Commerce announced the creation of a new Aluminum Import Monitoring and Analysis system. Does aluminum content call to you? We’re rolling out more on LinkedIn. New Aluminum Import Monitoring system On Dec. 23, 2020, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced the […]
Best of 2020: Top aluminum posts of the year
As we continue our review of the best of 2020, let’s take a quick look back at the top aluminum stories of the year. Previously, we reviewed the most-viewed posts of the year overall and the most-viewed steel-centric posts of the year. Today, we’ll take a look at aluminum, which has also been on the […]
This Morning in Metals: U.S. Steel sells Keystone Industrial Port Complex for $160M
This morning in metals news: U.S. Steel sold the Keystone Industrial Port Complex for $160 million; ArcelorMittal and Nippon Steel will build a new electric arc furnace at their joint venture in Alabama; and, finally, the aluminum price has retraced slightly in December. Cut-to-length adders. Width and gauge adders. Coatings. Feel confident in knowing what […]
Aluminum performing strongly on China data
China is going through a purple patch at the moment, particularly the Chinese aluminum sector. An early and strong rebound from Q1 lockdowns and significant stimulus investment that has made its way into property and infrastructure activity have boosted demand for all the base metals. However, aluminum has arguably seen the biggest benefit. Sign up […]
Global aluminum market in surplus, paced by rising Chinese production
As the World Bureau of Metal Statistics (WBMS) will tell you, the global aluminum market reached a surplus of 1,603 kt in the January to September 2020 period. That tripled the surplus of 480 kt recorded for the whole of 2019. Do you know the five best practices of sourcing metals, including aluminum? Global aluminum […]
