Reading like Tolstoy’s “War and Peace,” an epic article in The New York Times explores the background and history of Oleg Deripaska’s battle to initially gain acceptance in the West […]
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Raw Steels MMI: Domestic Steel Prices Show Slowing Momentum
The Raw Steels Monthly Metals Index (MMI) decreased this month, dropping two points for an MMI reading of 87 points. The Raw Steels MMI had held at 89 points since […]
Renewables MMI: Advocacy Group Shines Light on State of DRC Cobalt Mines
The Renewables Monthly Metals Index (MMI) fell two points this month, down to a November MMI reading of 101. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s […]
First Indian Steel Conclave Touts Indian Steel Sector’s Progress
It was the first edition of its kind, but it attracted quite an audience. The International Steel Conclave, organized by the Indian Steel Association and Messe Frankfurt India, was held […]
General Motors Reports 3Q Income of $3.5B
Automaker General Motors shared news of a strong third quarter Wednesday when the company released its third-quarter financial results. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of […]
Global Copper Mine Production Up 4.5% Through First Seven Months
According to an International Copper Study Group (ICSG) report released earlier this month, global copper production through the first seven months of the year was up 4.5% compared with the […]
From Spitfires to Watches: REC Looks to Use Metal from Fighter Plane in Watches
Yes, yes, I know this has nothing to do with metal prices or trading fundamentals — but in my defense I will say it covers two of my passions (so […]
Metals M&A Activity Picks Up in Q3 Despite Trade Tensions
PwC last week released a report on Q3 merger and acquisition (M&A) activity, showing an uptick in momentum despite the trade headwinds that continue to swirl around the world (namely, […]
India’s Gold Buying Season Not Looking as Shiny
Festival season in India normally means one thing: a rush to buy gold. Outside of China, India sees the most amount of gold buying when Indians are, well, happy or […]
DOC Issues Preliminary Determination in CVD Investigation of Chinese Steel Propane Cylinders
The U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) earlier this week issued an affirmative preliminary determination in its countervailing duty investigation of imports of steel propane cylinders from China. Need buying strategies […]