We observed last month that the peak had passed in nickel prices and earlier suggestions from some quarters that nickel may hit $20,000 per ton were highly unlikely. Any stainless consumers taking that on board and living hand to mouth will have seen surcharges come down and should have been able to trim stocks in […]
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What happened to the nickel supply shortfall?
By most accounts, nickel has had a good run this year. Among a falling commodity market, nickel has been one of only a couple of metals products that have bucked the trend and seen strong gains. Nickel has jumped some 35% this year, largely on the back of supply-side fears. Looking for metal price forecasting […]
Stainless MMI: Index Falls One Point as LME Nickel Moves Sideways, SHFE Nickel Drops Slightly
The Stainless Steel Monthly Metals Index (MMI) dropped again this month, by one point to 87. The drop follows last month’s three-point decline to 88 on the heels of August’s five-year high of 91. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook LME nickel prices continued to move sideways overall, […]
This Morning in Metals: China’s Jingye Set to Buy British Steel
This morning in metals news, a Chinese firm is poised to take over the insolvent British Steel, Chinese iron ore futures were down Monday and speakers at a recent convention in Budapest weighed in on the stainless steel market. Jingye to Buy British Steel After talks with Turkey’s Ataer Holding fell apart, Chinese firm Jingye […]
This Morning in Metals: MetalMiner Webinar to Explore Manufacturing Talent Gap
This morning in metals news, an upcoming MetalMiner webinar will explore the challenges manufacturers face in talent acquisition, the nickel price continues to fall after a hot summer and miner BHP released its production results for the quarter ending Sept. 30. Keep up to date on everything going on in the world of trade and […]
Stainless MMI: Index Jumps 16 Points on Nickel Price Surge
The Stainless Monthly Metals Index (MMI) followed last month’s six-point increase with a 16-point jump this month. Once again, the index surge came as a result of strong nickel price gains, even though a slim majority of global prices in the index declined (albeit mildly compared to nickel price increases). Need buying strategies for steel? […]
Stainless MMI: Index Jumps Six Points on Nickel Price Surge
The Stainless Steel Monthly Metals Index (MMI) jumped six points for an August reading 75 on the back of strong nickel price gains. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook Within the Stainless MMI basket, LME nickel prices increased the most once again this month, recording a 13% increase. […]
This Morning in Metals: Nickel Prices Fall on the Heels of Earlier Surge
This morning in metals news, the nickel price rally appears to have lost some steam, iron ore prices have started to come back down to earth and a Chinese company pulls out of the bidding for British Steel. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook Nickel Price Slides After […]
Indonesia’s Export Ban Update Drives Nickel Price Rise
After drifting off from a spring high, the nickel price has flatlined in the second quarter (along with much of the rest of the metals complex). However, the metal has put in a surprisingly strong performance in just the last week due to Indonesia’s announced export ban spooking market concerns about supply, according to the Financial Times. […]
This Morning in Metals: Vale’s Q1 2019 Iron Ore Output, Sales Fall After Dam Disaster
This morning in metals news, Brazilian miner Vale SA reported its Q1 2019 production totals, ArcelorMittal is idling mills in Europe and U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum questioned Interior Secretary David Bernhardt regarding plans to advance copper-nickel mining in northeastern Minnesota. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook Vale SA […]