Before we head into the weekend, let’s take a look back at the week that was and the metals storylines here on MetalMiner, including coverage of: U.S. steel prices, 2019 metals sector M&A activity, palladium prices, the copper market amid the coronavirus outbreak, the British automotive sector and more. Looking for metal price forecasting and […]
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This Morning in Metals: U.S. Steel layoffs; Braidy needs $500M; Aluminum Association announces new leader
This morning in metals news, U.S. Steel recently underwent another round of layoffs, Braidy Industries‘ new CEO said the company still needs $500 million for its Kentucky aluminum mill, and the Aluminum Association announced its new president and CEO. Metal prices fluctuate. Key is knowing when and how much to buy with MetalMiner Outlook. Request […]
This Morning in Metals: Germany’s Thyssenkrupp cites ‘difficult economic environment’ in latest earnings report
This morning in metals news, Thyssenkrupp’s earnings fell last quarter, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced affirmative preliminary circumvention rulings regarding imports of corrosion-resistant steel products and Brazil’s Vale has been overtaken as the world’s No. 1 iron ore producer. Metal prices fluctuate. Key is knowing when and how much to buy with MetalMiner Outlook. […]
This Morning in Metals: U.S. weekly raw steel production hits 1.90M tons
This morning in metals news, the U.S. steel sector churned out 1.90 million tons of steel during the week ending Feb. 8, a U.S. Steel electric arc furnace is near completion and miner Rio Tinto says the coronavirus in China has impacted copper ore flows. Improve metal purchase timing and mitigate price risk — trial MetalMiner’s […]
This Morning in Metals: Novelis reports net income up 37% in Q3 FY20
This morning in metals news, Novelis Inc. reported its quarterly financial results, steel trade in China slows amid coronavirus fears and India’s carbon emissions are projected to soar over the next 30 years. Metal prices fluctuate. Key is knowing when and how much to buy with MetalMiner Outlook. Request a free trial.
PwC: Metals deal size, volume fall in 2019, but Q4 showed signs of renewed growth
M&A activity in global metal firms dropped 10% by volume compared to 2018, but the value of all deals declined by a third driven by fewer “megadeals” — transactions with disclosed values greater than $5 billion — compared to the previous year, according to PwC’s Global Metal Deal Insights report for 2019. Looking for metal […]
This Morning in Metals: Norsk Hydro faces headwinds in weak aluminum market
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 […]
Week in Review: Copper prices; British Steel roadblock; U.S. auto sales
Before we head into the weekend, let’s take a look at the week that was and some of the metals storylines here on MetalMiner, including coverage of: copper prices and the coronavirus’ impact; European steel consumption; Jingye’s British Steel takeover bid; U.S. steel production; automotive sales and more. Improve metal purchase timing and mitigate price […]
This Morning in Metals: Glencore’s ’19 copper production down 6%, cobalt up 10%
This morning in metals news, miner Glencore released its 2019 production results, the coronavirus fallout continues and U.S. Steel is planning to temporarily close its Gary Works No. 4 blast furnace in April. Metal prices fluctuate. Key is knowing when and how much to buy with MetalMiner Outlook. Request a free trial.
U.S., India to resolve hot-rolled carbon steel dispute
2020 may turn out to be a watershed year in Indo-U.S. relations. Looking for metal price forecasting and data analysis in one easy-to-use platform? Inquire about MetalMiner Insights today! Several announcements and developments on the bilateral trade front, plus a proposed visit by U.S. President Donald Trump in February, seem to indicate that might be […]
