This morning in metals news, Norsk Hydro unveiled its Q4 and full-year 2019 financial results, Nippon Steel projected a net loss of $4 billion for the recent fiscal year, and President Donald Trump’s new tariffs on steel and aluminum derivatives took effect over the weekend. Metal prices fluctuate. Key is knowing when and how much […]
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Aluminum price struggles to gain traction amid production restarts, ramp-ups
Analysts are finding it hard to get a handle on what lies ahead for 2020 aluminum prices. On the one hand, some well-respected sources, like Capital Economics, are suggesting in a recent report that prices will rise by year-end on the back of stronger demand, despite a return to production of temporarily shuttered production in […]
This Morning in Metals: Ford’s China sales fall 26% in 2019
This morning in metals news, 2019 proved to be a down year for Ford Motor Company’s sales in China, Norsk Hydro plans to ramp up production of recycled aluminum this year and Rio Tinto awarded an A$400 million contract for the design of a new mine in Australia’s Pilbara. Looking for metal price forecasting and […]
Aluminum MMI: Index bounces back after last month’s three-year low
The Aluminum Monthly Metals Index (MMI) bounced off last month’s three-year low with a three-point increase to 86. All prices in the index increased by more than 3%. LME aluminum prices increased in December and surpassed $1,830/mt in early January. Now analysts are watching to see if lackluster demand will allow recent increases to stick.
This Morning in Metals: Trump backs off from steel, aluminum tariffs on Brazil
This morning in metals news, President Donald Trump won’t go through with a previous tariff threat on Brazilian steel and aluminum, Chinese stainless steel production growth is forecast to drop in 2020, and a power outage impact Norsk Hydro operations last week. Looking for metal price forecasting and data analysis in one easy-to-use platform? Inquire […]
This Morning in Metals: Tariffs on $370B in Chinese goods to stay
This morning in metals news, the United States Trade Representative released a statement on the U.S.-China partial trade deal, copper prices fell back from a seven-month high Thursday, and Norsk Hydro signed a $1,600 million credit facility linked to its emissions targets. Looking for metal price forecasting and data analysis in one easy-to-use platform? Inquire […]
This Morning in Metals: Italy, ArcelorMittal to negotiate over Ilva steel plant
This morning in metals news, steelmaker ArcelorMittal is engaged in negotiations over its prior plans to take over Italy’s troubled Ilva plant, Norsk Hydro sold one of its plants in Spain and copper prices made gains Monday. Keep up to date on everything going on in the world of trade and tariffs via MetalMiner’s Trade […]
This Morning in Metals: Asian Stocks Fall on Trump’s Tariff Threat
This morning in metals news, President Donald Trump threatened to raise tariffs on China if a deal isn’t reached, Norsk Hydro has closed its fabrication business unit in Drunen, Netherlands, and the European Steel Association (EUROFER) called for reinforcement of the E.U.’s steel safeguards. Keep up to date on everything going on in the world […]
Aluminum Prices Rising Despite Weak Demand
The aluminum price is a contrary thing, isn’t it? For months, aluminum prices have been falling on the basis that demand is waning due to slowing global growth (particularly in top consumer China). Buying Aluminum in 2019? Download MetalMiner’s free annual price outlook China’s gross domestic product growth slowed again to 6.0% year over year […]
After Lifting of Alunorte Embargo, Norsk Hydro Ramps Up Production as Aluminum Prices Fall
Norwegian aluminum, alumina and bauxite producer Norsk Hydro scored a key victory in September when Brazil’s federal court lifted the final embargo on the firm’s Alunorte alumina refinery, allowing it to ramp back up to 100% capacity. Keep up to date on everything going on in the world of trade and tariffs via MetalMiner’s Trade […]
