This morning in metals news: real GDP increased by 2.0% in Q3 2021, according to an estimate from the Bureau of Economic Analysis; Ford Motor Co. released its Q3 results; and, lastly, several base metals prices have continued to retrace after surging earlier this month. Want MetalMiner directly in your inbox? Sign up for weekly […]
Tag: Aluminum
Aircraft aluminum demand likely to come back faster than previously thought
Few would argue that semiconductor shortages have hampered automotive output. Earlier in the year, automakers temporarily shuttered factories, cutting into output. According to Toyota, it would slash worldwide vehicle production by 40% in September because of the shortage. Globally, the market lost some 2 million vehicles due to chip shortages. As a result, automotive aluminum […]
This Morning in Metals: BMW to source steel from Sweden’s H2 Green Steel
This morning in metals news: BMW announced Wednesday it will source steel from Swedish firm H2 Green Steel; meanwhile, miner Freeport-McMoRan today reported its third-quarter and nine-month 2021 results; and, finally, metal prices remain elevated but have taken a step back this week. Stay up to date on MetalMiner with weekly updates – without the […]
Power crisis in China drives aluminum alloy prices higher, threatening supplies
A timely post by the Financial Times covers the threat to the global auto industry as a result of the power crisis in China limiting supplies of key components used across a range of industries. But specific to the post is the making of aluminum alloys. Almost 90% of the world’s magnesium production comes from […]
Further bad news for metals consumers: alloying element shortages
We wrote recently about the impact power rationing and rising coal costs were having on metals producers in Europe. Well, it would seem that is not the only driver pushing semi-finished product prices higher this month. Each month, MetalMiner hosts a webinar on a specific metals topic. Explore the upcoming webinars and sign up for […]
What’s next for US Section 232 tariffs on EU steel, aluminum?
Talk of trade meetings are usually met with a yawn and click to the next news item. However, last week’s meeting between the E.U. and the U.S. in Pittsburgh may be one event worth following. Each month, MetalMiner hosts a webinar on a specific metals topic. Explore the upcoming webinars and sign up for each […]
Week in Review: Aluminum prices remain elevated; power costs weigh on metals producers; IEA releases World Energy Outlook
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 aluminum prices, rising power costs and much more: Each month, MetalMiner hosts a webinar on a specific metals topic. Explore the upcoming webinars and sign up for each on the MetalMiner […]
LME CEO weighs in on low-carbon aluminum during LME Week
London Metal Exchange CEO Matthew Chamberlain has expressed doubt over sourcing aluminum from exclusively low-carbon sources in the short term. “There have been calls for us to exclude high-carbon production, but we don’t think that’s the right thing to do because there simply would not be enough aluminum on the market,” Chamberlain said on Oct. […]
Aluminum MMI: Aluminum remains high but stays below all-time high
The Aluminum Monthly Metals Index (MMI) went up by 3.1% this month, as all forms of aluminum jumped this month. We’re offering timely emails with exclusive analyst commentary and some best practice advice. Sign up here. Primary capacity interest Historically high prices, increasing demand and production cuts in China have opened a window of opportunity […]
Automotive MMI: Semiconductor shortage, low inventory weigh on Q3 auto sales
The Automotive Monthly Metals Index (MMI) held flat for this month’s reading, as U.S. auto sales slumped in Q3. Cut-to-length adders. Width and gauge adders. Coatings. Feel confident in knowing what you should be paying for metal with MetalMiner should-cost models. US auto sales slip in Q3 General Motors reported its third-quarter sales fell from 665,192 […]
