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This Morning in Metals: Canadian P1020 aluminum exports to U.S. fall in July

This morning in metals news: the Aluminum Association of Canada reported the country’s aluminum exports to the U.S. have declined; Great Lakes region steel production is down this year; and the International Tin Association commented on Yunnan province’s tin stockpiling initiative.

This Morning in Metals: Thysskenkrupp sells elevator business for €17.2B

This morning in metals news, German firm Thyssenkrupp announced the sale of its elevator segment, the U.S.’s trade deficit in goods dipped in January and the International Tin Association recently surveyed tin producers regarding the impact of the coronavirus outbreak. Metal prices fluctuate. Key is knowing when and how much to buy with MetalMiner Outlook. […]

This Morning in Metals: Moody’s Downgrades Outlook for U.S. Steel Sector

This morning in metals news, the U.S. steel industry received a downgrade from Moody’s, a Russian tin producer is looking to expand production and oil prices have taken a fall. Keep up to date on everything going on in the world of trade and tariffs via MetalMiner’s Trade Resource Center. Moody’s Down on U.S. Steel […]

Indonesia Moves Up Nickel Ore Export Ban to Start of 2020

Indonesia shook up the nickel market, announcing that it will move up its planned nickel ore export ban by two years. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook Indonesia announced that its export ban on nickel ore will be advanced to Jan. 1, 2020 — two years ahead of […]

This Morning in Metals: Colombia Aims to Enter the Copper Market

This morning in metals news, Colombia could look to make itself a factor in the copper market, Aus Tin announced that it had begun the first phase of its Taronga tin project and Rio Tinto announced its Q2 2019 production results. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook Colombia […]

ITA: British Firm Plans to Bring Tin-Using Solar Cells to Market by the End of 2020

Tin is most noted for its use as a coating or as part of a wide array of alloys. In the Bronze Age, bronze was often formed as an alloy of copper and tin to make, among other things, various tools and weapons. Fast forward to the modern day — tin cans are probably the […]

LME Kicks Off Consultation on Proposed Responsible Sourcing Principles

The London Metal Exchange today announced it is launching a formal consultation on proposed rules for “the application of responsible sourcing principles to all LME-listed brands.” Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook “Our comprehensive market engagement exercise has revealed strong support for the LME taking action on this […]

Tin Prices are Finally Slowing Down After a Hot Start to the Year

Tin Prices are Finally Slowing Down After a Hot Start to the Year

LME tin prices surged from December 2018 into late February 2019, rising almost weekly throughout the period. In that period, the LME tin price hit $21,870/mt at its short-term peak — up around 20% in about three months. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook Once prices turned around, […]

ITA: Global Tin Use Exceeded Expectations in 2018

ITA: Global Tin Use Exceeded Expectations in 2018

According to a recent International Tin Association (ITA) report, global tin consumption bested expectations last year, despite trade headwinds created by tensions between the U.S. and China. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook “Tin consumption in 2018 was stronger than previously anticipated, according to year-end data,” the ITA […]

Metal Prices Gain Momentum in February

Metal Prices Gain Momentum in February

On the heels of the doldrums of December, metals prices have made gains through the first two months in 2019. Buying Aluminum in 2019? Download MetalMiner’s free annual price outlook February was an especially strong month for a number of metals. However, markets are especially sensitive to any snippets of news coming out of the […]

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