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Increased offshore exploration for rare…

Trafigura Dumps Over 400,000 Tons of Aluminum into LME Warehouses

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Metals

China's Steel Exports Reach Highest Monthly Total Since April 2021

Apr 26, 2023 at 08:23 | Metal Miner

Via AG Metal Miner For the 1st quarter of this year, China’s iron ore imports hit a Q1 record. Altogether, prices climbed nearly 10% from January to March,…

Worries About Weaker Dollar Fuel Demand For Gold

Apr 24, 2023 at 08:24 | ZeroHedge

Last week, the Treasury Department revealed that the federal deficit hit $1.1 trillion in the first half of the fiscal year ending in…

Brussels Troubled As Cheap Ukrainian Grain Distorts EU Market

Apr 24, 2023 at 08:12 | RFE/RL staff

Brussels was shocked when, on April 15, Poland and Hungary announced they would block all food products coming from Ukraine until the end of June. The measure was…

Abandoned Oil Wells Offer New Source Of Lithium

Apr 21, 2023 at 10:44 | Tsvetana Paraskova

Direct extraction could be the next big thing in mining for lithium—one of the most crucial minerals for the energy transition. Start-ups created in recent years are now looking to…

Nickel Surplus Weighs On Stainless Steel Prices

Apr 20, 2023 at 09:11 | Metal Miner

Via AG Metal Miner The Stainless Monthly Metals Index (MMI) fell 7.53% from March to April. Downside momentum continued to pressure the nickel market, sending prices down…

Could Lithium Become A More Lucrative Alternative To Fossil Fuels?

Apr 14, 2023 at 09:44 | Felicity Bradstock

While the world is still relying heavily on fossil fuels, and the revenues they bring in, as green energy becomes more widespread, we can expect a new range of high-cost…

Aluminum Prices Remain Stagnant As Russian Exports Rise

Apr 13, 2023 at 09:53 | Metal Miner

Via AG Metal Miner  Aluminum prices saw a short-term rebound recently. After declining for much of February, price action found support in March…

Lithium Exports Projected To Be As Lucrative As Coal In Australia

Apr 12, 2023 at 09:25 | Haley Zaremba

Compared to most developed countries, Australia is lagging far behind in the race for decarbonization. Per capita, Australians are the world’s worst coal power polluters. By this metric,…

Copper Prices Stuck In Limbo

Apr 11, 2023 at 09:12 | Metal Miner

Via AG Metal Miner Overall, the Copper Monthly Metals Index (MMI) rose 2.18% from March to April. However,…

Texas May Launch Its Own Gold-backed Digital Currency

Apr 07, 2023 at 10:55 | ZeroHedge

Bills introduced in the Texas House and Senate would create a state-issued, gold-backed digital currency. Enactment of this legislation would create an option for people to transact business in sound…

U.S. Short-Term Steel Outlook Remains Bullish

Apr 07, 2023 at 08:38 | Metal Miner

Via AG Metal Miner The Raw Steels Monthly Metals Index (MMI) moved sideways from March to April, with a mere 0.65% increase. A sharp reversal to the…

Central Banks Double Down On Gold Buying

Apr 06, 2023 at 10:29 | ZeroHedge

There’s no sign of a slowdown in central bank gold buying. In February, central bank gold reserves rose by another 52 tons, according to the latest data compiled by…

Steel Buyers Brace For A Bumpy 2023

Apr 05, 2023 at 10:30 | Metal Miner

Via AG Metal Miner The irony is not lost on steel buyers when they hear the phrase “the cold, hard truth.” After a massive spike at the beginning…

Trading Giant Sees China’s Metal Demand Soaring

Apr 05, 2023 at 10:01 | Tsvetana Paraskova

One of the world's largest metals and oil traders is doubling down on the metals business as it expects demand for materials such as copper, aluminum, and nickel to soar…

India’s Steel Industry Is Set To Boom This Year

Apr 03, 2023 at 10:49 | Metal Miner

Via AG Metal Miner The latest steel news reports that Indian steel production is expected to increase throughout 2023. The information comes directly from sector experts and the…

Nickel Buyers On Edge As Another LME Scandal Unfolds

Mar 31, 2023 at 10:35 | Stuart Burns

Via AG Metal Miner The London Metal Exchange and its notorious nickel contract are back in the limelight again. This time, the news has to do with reports…

EV Slump Forces China’s Top Lithium Producers To Set Price Floor

Mar 31, 2023 at 10:10 | Michael Kern

China's top lithium producers, including Tianqi Lithium and Ganfeng Lithium, have reportedly agreed to establish a minimum price of 250,000 yuan or $36,380 per tonne of lithium carbonate…

Copper Shortage Looms, But Will It Translate To Higher Prices?

Mar 29, 2023 at 10:47 | Metal Miner

Via AG Metal Miner In recent weeks, the copper market has taken an upward turn. However, many are curious whether or not copper prices today will continue this…

Power Shortages Disrupt Aluminum Production In South China

Mar 28, 2023 at 10:59 | Metal Miner

Via AG Metal Miner China’s aluminum production faces a “touch and go” situation once again. In this case, the problem is mainly due to a power supply crisis…

Is A Global Tin Shortage Looming?

Mar 24, 2023 at 11:27 | Metal Miner

Via AG Metal Miner Cornish Metals plans to begin tin mining at its wholly-owned South Crofty site by 2026. According to the Vancouver-headquartered…

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