Steelmakers’ fortunes are up, and for that we should all rejoice; an industry fighting bankruptcy or suffering long-running losses is not an industry that invests in its products or services. But questions remain about how long the current run of good fortune will continue for Western steelmakers. Need buying strategies for steel? Try two free […]
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This Morning in Metals: E.U. Opens Investigation of Steel from China
This morning in metals news, the E.U. opened a new steel investigation, turnover at Russian aluminum giant Rusal and Novelis announces a major investment. Need buying strategies for steel? Try two free months of MetalMiner’s Outlook E.U. Investigates Chinese Steel According to Reuters.com, the E.U. has launched a new investigation of Chinese hot-rolled steel sheet […]
Chinese Mining Operations in Disputed Region Spark Controversy With India
It was a report in the Hong-Kong-based newspaper, the South China Morning Post that sparked it all off. Need buying strategies for steel? Try two free months of MetalMiner’s Outlook The report claimed that India’s neighbor, China, had started large-scale mining operations in Lhunze county on its side of the “disputed border” with India in […]
Prospects For U.S.-China Trade Deal Ease Tensions
You would think that U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin’s announcement last week of a “framework” deal that would see Beijing increase its purchase of U.S. goods and services and commit to reducing the U.S.’s $337 billion annual trade deficit with China would have been met with universal acclaim. Need buying strategies for steel? Try two […]
This Morning in Metals: U.S, China Reach Truce on Trade … For Now
This morning in metals news, U.S.-China trade talks have led to a tenuous truce, Nippon Steel says strong demand is easing the blow of the U.S.’s steel tariff, and shares of US Steel and AK Steel dropped on the heels of the latest developments in the U.S.-China trade talks. Need buying strategies for steel? Try […]
This Morning in Metals: Tata Steel Purchase of Bankrupt Bhushan Goes Through
This morning in metals news, Tata Steel completed its buy of the bankrupt Bhushan Steel, Chinese steel mills are turning to scrap and Turkey is preparing to respond over the U.S. tariffs on aluminum and steel. Need buying strategies for steel? Try two free months of MetalMiner’s Outlook Tata Steel Buys Bhushan Steel Indian firm […]
This Morning in Metals: Copper Rises For Second Straight Day
This morning in metals news, copper was up again Thursday, the impact of the Trump administration’s steel tariffs on the can business and hearings on the Trump administration’s proposed tariffs on Chinese goods will be extended. Need buying strategies for steel? Try two free months of MetalMiner’s Outlook Copper Price Gains Momentum The LME copper […]
This Morning in Metals: China’s Aluminum, Steel Exports Increased in April
This morning in metals news, Chinese exports of steel and aluminum were up in April, copper prices fell and negotiators are working to reach a deal on the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) this month. Need buying strategies for steel? Try two free months of MetalMiner’s Outlook Chinese Steel, Aluminum Exports Jump in May […]
This Morning in Metals: China Iron Ore Futures Rise
This morning in metals news, China iron ore futures were up Monday, the chief executive of Japan’s LIXIL Group expressed concern about aluminum price volatility, and a new study measures the economic effect of a potential U.S. withdrawal from the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Need buying strategies for steel? Try two free months […]
USTR Section 301 Report Identifies 12 Countries for Priority Watch List on IP Enforcement
The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) on Friday released a special Section 301 report in which it called out and identified certain trading partners who are falling afoul of intellectual property rights rules. Need buying strategies for steel? Try two free months of MetalMiner’s Outlook The USTR puts out the annual Special […]
