This morning in metals news, Australian miner Fortescue reported financial results for the first half of fiscal year 2020, Chinese iron ore futures rise and the LME primary three-month aluminum price slides. Improve metal purchase timing and mitigate price risk — trial MetalMiner’s monthly metal buying outlook
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Week in Review: Geely-Volvo merger; China’s steel sector; iron ore prices
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: India’s auto sector; a merger of Geely and Volvo; China’s steel industry amid the coronavirus outbreak; the E.U.’s anti-dumping probe of aluminum extrusions from China; and iron […]
China’s growing domination of base metals continues
A recent Reuters article suggests China’s domination of the base metals market was marching on relentlessly prior to the coronavirus outbreak. MetalMiner’s monthly buying outlook reports give you pricing and specific buying strategies for 10 metal types. Request your trial now. The headline, “China’s copper imports and aluminium consumption to drop again in 2020,” suggested […]
Finally, the E.U. is looking at anti-dumping duties on Chinese aluminum
Aluminum extrusions from China are currently subject to anti-dumping duties in the U.S., Canada, Australia and, for a more unique reason of its own, Vietnam, Aluminium Insider reported. Metal prices fluctuate. Key is knowing when and how much to buy with MetalMiner Outlook. Request a free trial. But despite repeated complaints from the industry and […]
Week in Review: MMI week; palladium prices; U.K. automotive sector after Brexit
Before we head into the weekend, let’s take a look back at the week that was and the metals storylines here on MetalMiner, including coverage of: U.S. steel prices, 2019 metals sector M&A activity, palladium prices, the copper market amid the coronavirus outbreak, the British automotive sector and more. Looking for metal price forecasting and […]
This Morning in Metals: U.S. Steel layoffs; Braidy needs $500M; Aluminum Association announces new leader
This morning in metals news, U.S. Steel recently underwent another round of layoffs, Braidy Industries‘ new CEO said the company still needs $500 million for its Kentucky aluminum mill, and the Aluminum Association announced its new president and CEO. Metal prices fluctuate. Key is knowing when and how much to buy with MetalMiner Outlook. Request […]
Aluminum MMI: Demand uncertainty weighs on aluminum prices
The Aluminum Monthly Metals Index (MMI) reversed last month’s three-point increase with a three-point decline back to 83. LME aluminum price dynamics switched late in January, with a precipitous drop setting prices down to a new short-term low.
This Morning in Metals: Novelis reports net income up 37% in Q3 FY20
This morning in metals news, Novelis Inc. reported its quarterly financial results, steel trade in China slows amid coronavirus fears and India’s carbon emissions are projected to soar over the next 30 years. Metal prices fluctuate. Key is knowing when and how much to buy with MetalMiner Outlook. Request a free trial.
PwC: Metals deal size, volume fall in 2019, but Q4 showed signs of renewed growth
M&A activity in global metal firms dropped 10% by volume compared to 2018, but the value of all deals declined by a third driven by fewer “megadeals” — transactions with disclosed values greater than $5 billion — compared to the previous year, according to PwC’s Global Metal Deal Insights report for 2019. Looking for metal […]
This Morning in Metals: Norsk Hydro faces headwinds in weak aluminum market
This morning in metals news, Norsk Hydro unveiled its Q4 and full-year 2019 financial results, Nippon Steel projected a net loss of $4 billion for the recent fiscal year, and President Donald Trump’s new tariffs on steel and aluminum derivatives took effect over the weekend. Metal prices fluctuate. Key is knowing when and how much […]