This morning in metals news: production has resumed at Tenaris‘ steel plant in Koppel, Pennsylvania; meanwhile, Anglo American said it has demerged its thermal coal operations in South Africa; and, lastly, the United Steelworkers union commented on the Biden administration’s recently released supply chain review. Each month, MetalMiner hosts a webinar on a specific metals […]
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This Morning in Metals: US energy consumption down 7% in 2020
This morning in metals news: US energy consumption fell by 7% in 2020; the United Steelworkers union commented on the details of President Joe Biden’s American Jobs Plan; and the aluminum price retraced last week. Want an occasional email from MetalMiner that highlights new content with NO sales ploys? Join that list here. US energy […]
US steel capacity utilization ticks up to 77.6%
After dipping slightly the previous week, US steel capacity utilization jumped to 77.6% for the week ending March 27, the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) reported. The MetalMiner Best Practice Library offers a wealth of knowledge and tips to help buyers stay on top of metals markets and buying strategies. US steel capacity utilization […]
This Morning in Metals: United Steelworkers Ratify Alcoa Labor Deal
This morning in metals news, members of the United Steelworkers union ratified a new Alcoa labor deal, the European Steel Association (EUROFER) recently released its 2019 European Steel in Figures report and LME copper prices were up Friday. Keep up to date on everything going on in the world of trade and tariffs via MetalMiner’s […]
Alcoa, United Steelworkers Reach Tentative Agreement on Four-Year Labor Deal
Pittsburgh-based Alcoa Corporation announced it had reached a tentative agreement on a four-year labor deal with the United Steelworkers union, a deal covering five locations and 1,700 employees. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook Alcoa is a producer of bauxite, alumina and aluminum products. Alcoa shares closed Friday […]
This Morning in Metals: USW, U.S. Steel Continue Contract Talks
This morning in metals news, the United Steelworkers union is reportedly not happy with U.S. Steel’s latest contract proposal, Vice President Mike Pence touts a steel resurgence in Michigan and South Korean firms seek an exemption from the E.U. steel safeguards. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook Union […]
