This morning in metals news: U.S. steel capacity utilization reached 85.2% for the week ending Sept. 25; meanwhile, most planned U.S. battery storage additions in the next few years will be paired with solar; and, lastly, unemployment rates in August declined in nearly all metropolitan areas. Steel prices have been rising for over a year, […]
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This Morning in Metals: Steel capacity utilization rises; Hydro inks energy deal; aluminum prices skyrocket
This morning in metals news: the U.S. steel capacity utilization rate rose to 85.3% for the week ending Sept. 11; Norsk Hydro signed an energy deal; and, lastly, aluminum prices have continued to skyrocket. Stop obsessing about the actual forecasted aluminum price. It’s more important to spot the trend. See why. Steel capacity utilization rises […]
This Morning in Metals: Steel capacity utilization hits 84.5%
This morning in metals news: U.S. steel capacity utilization dropped slightly last week; the number of drilled but uncompleted oil wells in the U.S. declined in July; and, lastly, the construction sector shed 3,000 jobs in August. Are you prepared for your annual steel contract negotiations? Be sure to check out our five best practices. […]
This Morning in Metals: Steel capacity utilization dips to 84.9%
This morning in metals news: U.S. steel capacity utilization dipped to 84.9% last week; North American Stainless said it is maintaining fuel surcharge; and, lastly, RUSAL earlier this month reported its interim H1 2021 results. Stay up to date on MetalMiner with weekly updates – without the sales pitch. Sign up now. Steel capacity utilization […]
This Morning in Metals: Steel capacity utilization dips to 84.7%
This morning in metals news: U.S. steel capacity utilization fell to 84.7% last week, the American Iron and Steel Institute reported; meanwhile, Glencore signed a cobalt supply deal with Britishvolt; and, lastly, the Department of Energy released a brief on investment in solar energy. Do you know which market conditions are best with different steel […]
This Morning in Metals: Steel capacity utilization dips to 84.8%
This morning in metals news: the U.S. steel capacity utilization rate dipped to 84.8% for the week ending Aug. 7; BHP and the labor union representing workers at the Escondida mine reportedly extended contract talks by a day; and, lastly, nonfarm labor productivity rose by 2.3% in Q2 2021. Cut-to-length adders. Width and gauge adders. […]
This Morning in Metals: Steel capacity utilization reaches 85.0%
This morning in metals news: U.S. steel capacity utilization reached 85.0% for the week ending July 31; meanwhile, U.S. energy intensity has dropped by about half since 1983; and, lastly, compensation costs for U.S. civilian workers rose by 0.7% from March to June. You want more MetalMiner on your terms. Sign up for weekly email […]
This Morning in Metals: Steel capacity utilization rises to 84.6%
This morning in metals news: the U.S. steel capacity utilization rate rose further to 84.6% last week; miner BHP announced a nickel supply agreement with Tesla; and, lastly, crude oil imports have been on the rise over the last four weeks. The MetalMiner Best Practice Library offers a wealth of knowledge and tips to help […]
This Morning in Metals: Steel capacity utilization rises to 84.1%
This morning in metals news: the U.S. steel capacity utilization rate rose to 84.1% last week; privately owned housing starts jumped in June; and, lastly, Pedro Castillo has been declared president-election in Peru. Does your company have a steel buying strategy based on current steel price trends? US steel capacity utilization rises to 84.1% The […]
This Morning in Metals: U.S. steel capacity utilization rises to 83.0%
This morning in metals news: U.S. steel capacity utilization rose to 83.0% last week; meanwhile, the U.S. Department of Commerce is now requiring and collecting aluminum import licenses; and, lastly, General Motors said it will source U.S.-based lithium. The MetalMiner Best Practice Library offers a wealth of knowledge and tips to help buyers stay on […]
