This morning in metals news, Norsk Hydro’s primary aluminum, bauxite and alumina production levels were up in April and May, the Aluminum Association reiterates its stance against the reimposition of tariffs on Canadian aluminum, and April U.S. steel shipments fell 31.5%.
Tag: Norsk Hydro
This Morning in Metals: Hydro to launch JV for electric vehicle battery recycling
This morning in metals news, aluminum maker Norsk Hydro recently announced the formation of a joint venture that will aim to recycle electric vehicle batteries, the Aluminum Association reiterated its stance on the need for an aluminum import monitoring system and a Dutch bank says gold prices are expected to drop.
This Morning in Metals: U.S. steel imports down 20% this year
This morning in metals news, U.S. imports of steel were down 20% through the first four months of the year, a primary aluminum production plant in Brazil part-owned by Norsk Hydro is restarting after an earlier power outage and China is importing U.S. copper concentrate after Chinese companies won tariff relief.
This Morning in Metals: Reuters: Trump administration to draft plans for moon mining
This morning in metals news, Reuters reports the Trump administration plans to unveil plans that will outline a legal framework for mining on the moon, Norsk Hydro recently released its first-quarter results and Chinese iron ore futures made gains Wednesday. Looking for metal price forecasting and data analysis in one easy-to-use platform? Inquire about MetalMiner […]
Aluminium prices likely to remain lower for longer
Two articles in Reuters this week support observations we have made in posts this month and paint an encouraging picture for aluminum consumers, if not for producers, facing the first half of this decade. Looking for metal price forecasting and data analysis in one easy-to-use platform? Inquire about MetalMiner Insights today!
This Morning in Metals: Norsk Hydro updates on COVID-19 impacts
This morning in metals news, Oslo-based Norsk Hydro offered an update on the coronavirus outbreak’s impact on its operations, the U.S. Forest Service denied Minnesota’s request for an unreleased report on the impacts of copper mining and Minsur’s Brazilian subsidiary has closed amid the pandemic. Looking for metal price forecasting and data analysis in one […]
Week in Review: Coronavirus impacts; precious metals plunge; ‘negative oil’
Before we head into the weekend, let’s take a look back at the week that was and some of the metals coverage here on MetalMiner, including: the coronavirus outbreak’s impact on share prices and commodities prices; a look back at Norsk Hydro’s 2019; precious metals prices’ plunge; Moody’s releases a coronavirus heat map; and “negative […]
Trade wars, cyber attacks and Brexit: Norsk Hydro recaps 2019 in annual report
Last year proved to be a hectic one for Norwegian aluminum maker Norsk Hydro. Request a 30-minute demo of the MetalMiner Insights platform now. Hilda Merete Aasheim, who took over as CEO in 2019, recapped some of the challenges in the company’s annual report.
This Morning in Metals: U.S. steel imports plunge in February
This morning in metals news, the U.S.’s steel import levels were down by nearly half in February, Norsk Hydro’s Albras aluminum plant in Brazil recently experienced a power failure and General Motors recently revealed new developments in its overall electric vehicle (EV) strategy. Looking for metal price forecasting and data analysis in one easy-to-use platform? […]
This Morning in Metals: ITC determines U.S. industry not injured by fabricated structural steel imports
This morning in metals news, the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) made a negative determination in the ongoing anti-dumping probe of fabricated structural steel imports, the Pilbara Ports Authority released January shipment data and Norsk Hydro will offer aluminum solutions for ships under construction for a Norwegian shipowner. Metal prices fluctuate. Key is knowing when […]
