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The utilization rate of steel capacity in the United States has reached 82.7%

U.S. steel capacity utilization reached 82.7% for the week ending June 26, the American Iron and Steel Institute reported Monday. Each month, MetalMiner hosts a webinar on a specific metals topic. Explore the upcoming webinars and sign up for each on the MetalMiner Events page. Steel capacity utilization takes small step back However, U.S. steel […]

Today’s Metal News: US steel capacity utilization climbs to 82.9%.

This morning in metals news: the U.S. steel sector’s capacity utilization rate rose to 82.9% last week; Cleveland-Cliffs will demolish the site of the former AK Steel Ashland mill; and, lastly, the Energy Information Administration sees higher natural gas prices in the year ahead. The MetalMiner Best Practice Library offers a wealth of knowledge and […]

This Morning in Metals: US, EU reach deal to end long-running Boeing-Airbus dispute

This morning in metals news: the U.S. and E.U. have reportedly reached a deal to end the long-running Airbus–Boeing dispute over state subsidies; meanwhile, U.S. steel capacity utilization touched 82.6% last week, the American Iron and Steel Institute reported; and, lastly, Cleveland-Cliffs announced increases to its second-quarter and full-year 2021 financial guidance. The MetalMiner Best […]

This Morning in Metals: Biden administration releases 100-day supply chain review

This morning in metals news: the Biden administration today released a 250-page report detailing the findings of its 100-day supply chain review; meanwhile, the US steel capacity utilization rate ticked up to 82.3%; and, lastly, the U.S. goods and services deficit fell in April compared with the previous month. Each month, MetalMiner hosts a webinar […]

This Morning in Metals: Steel capacity utilization rate rises to 81.5%

This morning in metals news: the US steel capacity utilization rate reached 81.5% last week; meanwhile, miner Glencore announced a new liquefied natural gas supply agreement; and, lastly, G7 trade ministers issued a joint communiqué covering market and trade distortions by state enterprises. Each month, MetalMiner hosts a webinar on a specific metals topic. Explore […]

This Morning in Metals: US steel capacity utilization dips slightly to 79.0%

This morning in metals news: the US steel capacity utilization rate reached 79.0% last week; the state-owned Indonesia Battery Corporation and South Korea’s LG will build a $1.2 billion battery plant in Indonesia; and the copper price has cooled since reaching an all-time high earlier this month. Each month, MetalMiner hosts a webinar on a […]

This Morning in Metals: US steel capacity utilization rises to 79.2%

This morning in metals news: the US steel capacity utilization rate increased by over a percentage point last week; the Census Bureau released data for April residential construction; and average retail gas prices in the US are over $3.00 per gallon for the first time since 2014. With volatile steel markets, knowing which strategy to […]

This Morning in Metals: US steel capacity utilization dips to 78.1%

This morning in metals news: US steel capacity utilization fell to 78.1% last week; meanwhile, a cyberattack halted operations of a major US pipeline on Friday; and, lastly, US steel prices continue to surge. The MetalMiner Best Practice Library offers a wealth of knowledge and tips to help buyers stay on top of metals markets […]

This Morning in Metals: US steel capacity utilization rises to 78.7%

This morning in metals news: US steel capacity utilization picked up to 78.7% last week; the US Census Bureau reported US goods and services trade figures for March; and Ford released its April sales totals. The MetalMiner Best Practice Library offers a wealth of knowledge and tips to help buyers stay on top of metals […]

This Morning in Metals: Steel capacity utilization reaches 78.4%

This morning in metals news: the US steel sector’s capacity utilization rate hit 78.4% last week; meanwhile, Ford announced plans to invest $300 million to build a new light commercial vehicle in Romania; and, lastly, the United States International Trade Commission held a five-year sunset review regarding imports of prestressed concrete steel wire strand from […]

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