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Germany pledges $65M toward new ArcelorMittal DRI plant

Germany’s federal environment minister has pledged €55 million ($65 million) towards ArcelorMittal Hamburg’s planned construction of a demonstrator directed reduced iron (DRI) plant, which will eventually use green hydrogen, the Luxembourg-headquartered group stated. Svenja Schulze pledged the government’s support Sept. 7 while visiting the Hamburg plant, ArcelorMittal noted. Do you know which market conditions are […]

This Morning in Metals: India to limit copper, aluminum imports

This morning in metals news: India is looking to curb its imports of copper and aluminum; Rio Tinto and Turquoise Hill reached a financing agreement for the Oyu Tolgoi underground mine project; and Germany’s steel industry needs state aid. Sign up today for Gunpowder, MetalMiner’s free, biweekly e-newsletter featuring news, analysis and more. India targets […]

Europe’s stock markets remain strangely sanguine despite lackluster growth

The Financial Times reported the eurozone’s economy is growing at the slowest rate since the bloc’s debt crisis seven years ago, according to data published late last week. Metal prices fluctuate. Key is knowing when and how much to buy with MetalMiner Outlook. Request a free trial. The Eurozone grew at a quarterly rate of […]

IMF revises global growth projections downward for 2019-2021

IMF revises global growth projections downward for 2019-2021

Despite noting some positive developments, the International Monetary Fund (IMF), downgraded its growth projections for 2019-2021, citing a number of pressures ranging from climate change to geopolitical tensions to extant trade tensions. Looking for metal price forecasting and data analysis in one easy-to-use platform? Inquire about MetalMiner Insights today! In its January 2020 World Economic […]

Tensions ease as U.S. presidential election looms ever larger

Tensions ease as U.S. presidential election looms ever larger

As we head into not just a new year but a new decade, we could be forgiven for thinking we are in much better shape than we were a year ago. Looking for metal price forecasting and data analysis in one easy-to-use platform? Inquire about MetalMiner Insights today! The British have overwhelmingly affirmed their intent […]

U.S.-E.U. Trade Talks Show Promise Over Auto Tariffs Issue

Not everyone agrees with the use of tariffs to achieve changes in trade relations. However, a recent article in The New York Times article reports the threat of 25% import tariffs on the U.S.’s main automotive trading partners could prove to be spectacularly successful. Keep up to date on everything going on in the world […]

This Morning in Metals: DOC Rules in Anti-Dumping, CVD Investigation of Stainless Steel Kegs

This morning in metals news, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced rulings in investigations of stainless steel kegs from China and Germany, copper prices rose on labor tensions in Chile, and the UAW’s strike continues as it mulls ratification of a tentative deal with General Motors reached last week. Keep up to date on everything […]

Is the Global Automotive Manufacturing Downturn Cyclical or the New Normal?

Is the Global Automotive Manufacturing Downturn Cyclical or the New Normal?

Automotive markets just about everywhere are in decline this year. The question is: to what extent is this a cyclical downturn as opposed to a structural shift? Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook The Financial Times article reported Indian passenger vehicle sales fell 31% last month from the […]

This Morning in Metals: Global Aluminum Output Rises 2.5% in September

This morning in metals news, global aluminum production jumped in September, Germany’s steel sector warns against an abrupt withdrawal from coal-fired electricity and Tokyo Steel’s prices hold steady again. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook Aluminum Output Rises Global aluminum output jumped 2.5% year over year in September, […]

This Morning in Metals: German Authorities Slap €205M in Fines on Steel Companies, Others

This morning in metals news, German steel companies are being hit with fines over price rigging, worker contract negotiations are underway at U.S. Steel and the U.S. Senate approved a symbolic measure that served to express frustration over the Legislature’s current lack of say in the process of imposing Section 232 tariffs. Need buying strategies […]

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