We naturally focus on metals and energy issues when reviewing the Russian invasion of Ukraine. However, metals and energy are not the only commodities or products Russia and Ukraine export to the world. While neither country dominates any sector, both Russia and Ukraine play a significant enough role in certain sectors for supply chain disruption […]
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2021 proved a disruptive one for metals, mining supply chains
The pandemic certainly created a challenging environment for business in 2021. Lockdowns hampered operations. Metal scarcity and rising metal prices caused immense cost pressures, loss of profits and, in some cases, bankruptcies. One, although by no means the only issue, was disruption to global supply chains. Research into the causes and potential solutions will be […]
Rare Earths MMI: GM, GE Renewable Energy sign MoU to develop rare earth supply chain
The Rare Earths Monthly Metals Index (MMI) bounced back, rising by 11.6% this month. Stay up to date on MetalMiner with weekly updates – without the sales pitch. Sign up now. GM, GE Renewable Energy aim to develop rare earths supply chain Automaker General Motors and GE Renewable Energy have signed a memorandum of understanding through […]
This Morning in Metals: Ford, Redwood to collaborate on closed-loop battery recycling, supply chain
This morning in metals news: Ford Motor Co. is collaborating with Redwood Materials on a closed-loop battery recycling and building out the domestic electric vehicle battery supply chain; Norway will expand natural gas exports to Europe; and, lastly, aluminum prices have slowed down after peaking Sept. 13. Many may be wondering how to set buying […]
Rare Earths MMI: Contract signing establishes emerging US-EU rare earths supply chain
The Rare Earths Monthly Metals Index (MMI) fell 2.7% for the July MMI reading. 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. First shipment establishes new US-EU rare earths supply chain Energy Fuels Inc. and Neo Performance Materials […]
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 […]
Supply chain shortages: could one industry’s challenge be another’s solution?
Metal prices have been rising this year, in part because of a rapid recovery in consumer spending and manufacturing following last year’s lockdowns. China led the recovery, but the recoveries have strengthened in North America and, to a lesser extent, Europe. As vaccines have rolled out, particularly in the US, sentiment has improved. Consumers have […]
Supply chains at risk as the world moves toward electrification
A recent Telegraph article suggests the West is sleepwalking into missing the next industrial revolution as China voraciously buys up raw material assets around the world. Those assets include securing its future supplies of cobalt, copper, lithium and other metals. The aforementioned comes in addition to its current domination of rare earth metals. The MetalMiner […]
Rare Earths MMI: Lynas reports half-year results; executive order eyes rare earths supply chain
The Rare Earths Monthly Metals Index (MMI) rose by 10.6% for this month’s reading. The MetalMiner Best Practice Library offers a wealth of knowledge and tips to help buyers stay on top of metals markets and buying strategies. Lynas Rare Earths reports half-year results Australia’s Lynas Rare Earths Ltd., the largest rare earths firm outside […]
Global supply chains under pressure amid rising costs, delays
When we first started reporting on global freight costs in Q4 last year, we expected that the pandemic bounce-back would probably be a relatively short-term effect, easing around the Chinese Lunar New Year. Around then, Chinese manufacturers closed down and the shipping industry had a chance to catch up on backlogs. Unfortunately, in the meantime, […]
