It probably had to happen at some stage. As we wrote recently, it isn’t the coronavirus epidemic as much as the response to it that is causing a collapse in supply chains. Generate hard savings on your metal buys year-round; trial MetalMiner’s monthly outlook report The decision to shut down roads and quarantine cities across […]
Tag: Copper
Copper prices give up their gains as world monitors coronavirus impact
As my colleague, Fouad Egbaria reported earlier this week, copper prices have been on a slide. All the metals intelligence you need in one user-friendly platform with unlimited usage – Request a MetalMiner Insights platform demo Reuters also reported this week that copper on the LME traded down 0.1% at $5,634 a ton in official […]
This Morning in Metals: U.S. Steel releases Q4, full-year 2019 results
This morning in metals news, U.S. Steel’s latest financial release reflects a difficult 2019, Brexit is near and copper continues its slide. MetalMiner’s monthly buying outlook reports give you pricing and specific buying strategies for 10 metal types. Request your trial now. U.S. Steel reports Q4, full-year 2019 financials U.S. Steel posted net losses of […]
Global copper mine production down 0.3% through first 10 months of 2019
The International Copper Study Group (ICSG) reported global copper mine production fell 0.3% through the first 10 months of 2019. Looking for metal price forecasting and data analysis in one easy-to-use platform? Inquire about MetalMiner Insights today! According to the ICSG, concentrate production during the period was flat, while solvent extraction-electrowinning fell 1%. Production in […]
This Morning in Metals: BHP copper production up 7% in H2 2019
This morning in metals news, BHP released its half-year production results, the GFG Alliance unveiled a new aluminum group and copper prices have been on the rise early this year. Looking for metal price forecasting and data analysis in one easy-to-use platform? Inquire about MetalMiner Insights today! BHP’s copper production rises 7% Miner BHP released […]
Monday deadline looms for comments on E.U. copper products facing 100% tariff rate
Following from the long-running case recently won by the U.S. over whether the European Union (E.U.) provided Airbus with subsidies, on Dec. 2 the World Trade Organization (WTO) rejected the E.U.’s claim that subsidies were no longer provided to Airbus. Looking for metal price forecasting and data analysis in one easy-to-use platform? Inquire about MetalMiner […]
Copper MMI: Uncertain demand continues to moderate copper price gains
The Copper Monthly Metals Index (MMI) increased by three points this month to 76, the highest value seen since hitting 78 in May. Individual price increases in the Copper MMI basket fell in the range of roughly 1-6%. LME copper prices managed to regain the $6,200 level but proceeded to move sideways from there due […]
This Morning in Metals: European Commission president says E.U.-U.K. trade deal ‘impossible’ by end of 2020
This morning in metals news, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said a trade deal with the U.K. will be “impossible” by the end of the year, the Chilean government won’t offer funds to help copper producer Codelco make needed upgrades and state regulators in Indiana say ArcelorMittal has been manipulating test results on […]
This Morning in Metals: U.S. steel sector starts 2020 with 82% capacity utilization
This morning in metals news, the U.S. steel sector posted a capacity utilization rate of 82.0% to start the new year, copper prices made gains Tuesday and the Port Talbot steelworks’ losses continue to trouble Tata Steel.
Best of 2019: The year in copper, including price fluctuations, AI and Chilean production
Continuing our look back at some of the most-viewed posts of the year on MetalMiner, today we’ll take a look at some of the most popular copper-centric posts of the year. Looking for metal price forecasting and data analysis in one easy-to-use platform? Inquire about MetalMiner Insights today! We have already reviewed the top steel […]
