This morning in metals news, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) released a slightly more positive 2019 growth forecast for China, a fire led to damages at one of Rio Tinto’s Pilbara iron ore operations, and Polish copper producer KGHM said it may freeze operations in Canada and the U.S. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your […]
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This Morning in Metals: Copper Mining Heats Up Amid Rising EV Demand
This morning in metals news, Russian investors are interested in Nevada copper, iron ore is booming and Vietnam’s steel sector looks to build on a record-setting 2018. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook Nevada Copper Among other metals, copper will become increasingly important as electric vehicles gain market […]
Rio Tinto Declares Force Majeure After Tropical Cyclone Veronica
Miner Rio Tinto declared force majeure on some contracts after Tropical Cyclone Veronica battered the western Australian coast last week. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook “Rio Tinto’s iron ore operations in the Pilbara, Western Australia, are progressively resuming following the passing of Tropical Cyclone Veronica,” the company […]
This Morning in Metals: Industry Groups Call for Removal of Aluminum Tariff
This morning in metals news, the Aluminum Association called for the removal of aluminum tariffs on Canada and Mexico, Norsk Hydro offered another update on its operations one week after it was hit by a cyber attack, and Vale SA’s 4Q 2018 iron ore output increased 8.2%. Aluminum Groups: Remove Aluminum Tariff Before Passage of […]
This Morning in Metals: Shanghai Copper Price Plunges
This morning in metals news, the price of copper on the SHFE fell, Australian iron ore exports are impacted by a cyclone and miner Vale SA halted operations at its Alegria iron ore mine. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook Copper Price Falls The Shanghai copper price dropped […]
This Morning in Metals: Copper Prices Steady to Start the Week
This morning in metals news, copper prices were up slightly Monday, Tokyo Steel held prices steady for the fourth straight month and Rio Tinto responds to criticism about carbon emissions stemming from its customers’ operations. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook Copper Prices LME copper traded up 0.4% […]
This Morning in Metals: LME Steel Contract Launch Could be Delayed
This morning in metals news, Reuters reports the launch of the London Metal Exchange’s planned steel contract will likely be pushed back to 2020, China’s average daily steel output in January and February increased, and India’s imports of iron ore were up 157% during the April-December 2018 period. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your […]
This Morning in Metals: U.S. Working on Solution to Lift Metals Tariffs on Canada, Mexico
This morning in metals news, U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer on Tuesday said the U.S. is working on a “practical solution” to lift the steel and aluminum tariffs on Canada and Mexico, China is expected to have a 2.65-million-ton copper deficit this year, and a preliminary report on iron ore miner BHP’s train derailment in […]
This Morning in Metals: U.S., China Could be Approaching Deal on Tariffs
This morning in metals news, the Wall Street Journal reports the U.S. and China are approaching a deal to roll back tariffs imposed over the last year, the Steel Authority of India Ltd. (SAIL) boosted iron ore production last month and iron ore prices are on the rise. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month […]
This Morning in Metals: U.S. Agriculture Secretary Makes Case for Steel Quotas on Canada, Mexico
This morning in metals news, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue is looking to convince President Trump to use quotas instead of standard tariffs on Canada and Mexico, Chinese steel mills are holding off on iron ore restocking amid rising price, and an Italian aluminum plant will be coming back online soon. Need buying strategies for […]