This morning in metals news, China’s copper imports fell in February, U.S. Steel won an award sponsored by the Department of Energy and General Motors rolled out its last Chevy Cruze this week. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook Copper Imports, Aluminum Exports Down in China China’s February […]
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This Morning in Metals: ‘Much Work Remains’ in U.S.-China Trade Talks
This morning in metals news, the White House released a statement about the recent round of trade talks with China, Zambia plans to enforce a copper import tax and Australian miner Fortescue says the impact of a dam breach at one of Vale’s Brazilian iron ore mines remains unclear. Need buying strategies for steel? Request […]
India’s Coal Sector is in Need of a Boost
India’s coal sector clearly needs some urgent initiatives from the government in order to give it a boost. Some analysts say it’s time the government opened up commercial coal mining to the private sector. This would have a dual effect — it would attract global coal mining companies and also bring new technology and best […]
Value of U.S. Imports of Steel Hits $2.7 Billion in October
According to preliminary U.S. Census Bureau data released Tuesday, U.S. imports of steel in October hit 3.0 million metric tons, at a value of $2.7 billion. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook The October total marks an increase from the previous month, when the U.S imported 2.0 million […]
This Morning in Metals: U.S. Steel Imports Down 26% in September
This morning in metals, U.S. imports of steel are down by 26%, metal prices have gotten a boost from a softer dollar and ArcelorMittal reported its third-quarter results. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook Steel Imports in the U.S. U.S. imports of steel were down 26% in September […]
This Morning in Metals: Tangshan Mills Boost Steel Production
This morning in metals news, mills in the Chinese city of Tangshan have increased steel production despite the official start of winter cuts, LME copper prices fell and U.S. imports of aluminum from Australia have been on the rise. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook Tangshan Boosts Steel […]
May Steel Imports Down 23% From Previous Month
U.S. imports of steel dropped 23.2% in May compared to the previous month, according to an American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) report citing U.S. Census Bureau data. Need buying strategies for steel? Try two free months of MetalMiner’s Outlook The U.S. imported a total of 2,887,000 net tons of steel in May. The finished […]
This Morning in Metals: U.S. Says It Will Continue Trade Actions Against China
This morning in metals news, despite a recent detente, the U.S announced it would continue trade actions against China; Canada launched a dumping investigation of steel imports from China, Vietnam and South Korea; and China’s Chinalco gets closer to equaling rival Hongqiao in production with a recent deal. Need buying strategies for steel? Try two […]
EUROFER Says E.U. Steel Safeguard Measures Must Prevent Surge of Imports
The E.U.’s steel safeguard mechanism should work to prevent a “surge of imports” but should not “close the market,” European Steel Association (EUROFER) Director General Axel Eggert said Monday. Need buying strategies for steel? Try two free months of MetalMiner’s Outlook “The safeguard mechanism should be broad, but the purpose is not to close the […]
