This morning in metals news: copper prices have surged this month; median weekly earnings for full-time wage and salary workers are up; and WTI crude oil prices have ticked up since last week. Each month, MetalMiner hosts a webinar on a specific metals topic. Explore the upcoming webinars and sign up for each on the […]
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Copper market shows signs of distress; views differ on copper supply outlook
There doesn’t appear to be a lot of consensus around the copper market. On the one hand, according to Reuters, the International Copper Study Group (ICSG) reports the global refined copper market will be roughly balanced between supply and demand this year. Meanwhile, the group forecasts a significant supply surplus in 2022. The ICSG is […]
Copper MMI: Copper demand doubts affect prices
The Copper Monthly Metals Index (MMI) fell 1.7%, as the copper demand picture could be set to weaken and the LME three-month and China primary cash prices fell month over month. Want MetalMiner directly in your inbox? Sign up for weekly updates now. The Fed effect and Congress delays As the Federal Reserve prepares to […]
Copper MMI: Copper prices continue to decline
The Copper Monthly Metals Index (MMI) decreased by 3.4% in August, as forms of the metal included in the index dropped (with the exception of Chinese copper scrap). We’re offering timely emails with exclusive analyst commentary and some best practice advice. Sign up here. Copper prices trend downward Similarly to the index, LME copper prices […]
This Morning in Metals: Hurricane Ida slams Louisiana
This morning in metals news: Hurricane Ida made landfall in Louisiana on Sunday; copper prices have bounced back in the final third of August; and, lastly, Alro Steel has acquired metal distributor and service center Metal Stock. You want more MetalMiner on your terms. Sign up for weekly email updates here. Hurricane Ida hits Louisiana […]
ICSG: Copper mine production up 4.8% through May 2021
While copper mine supply concerns have cropped up of late — as MetalMiner’s Stuart Burns explained recently — output during the first five months of the year rose by 4.8%, the International Copper Study Group reported Friday. Receive the latest short-term and long-term outlook for the full range of industrial metals (base and ferrous) at […]
Copper caught in the summer doldrums
Dial back to the sentiment earlier this year and copper would be powering through $11,000 per metric ton with today’s fundamentals. However, it has spent much of the last month bobbing around the mid $9,500 per metric ton mark (currently sub-$9,400 for cash). We’re offering timely emails with exclusive analyst commentary and some best practice […]
ICSG: Copper market in surplus through first four months of 2021
With all eyes on the labor situation at BHP’s Escondida copper mine — the world’s largest copper mine — global copper supply could get a lot tighter if the situation leads to a prolonged strike. In 2017, workers at the mine engaged in a 44-day strike. However, at least through the first four months of […]
This Morning in Metals: GM sales in China rise 5.2% in Q2
This morning in metals news: General Motors reported strong Q2 sales in China; miner Anglo American said it had completed its first maritime biofuel trial; and, lastly, the copper price has trended sideways so far in July. Receive the latest short-term and long-term outlook for the full range of industrial metals (base and ferrous) at […]
Copper MMI: Copper prices consolidate
The Copper Monthly Metals Index (MMI) decreased by 7.3% for this month’s reading, as copper prices declined. The MetalMiner Best Practice Library offers a wealth of knowledge and tips to help buyers stay on top of metals markets and buying strategies. Copper stock Since the beginning of the year, there have been concerns over copper […]
