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Via Metal Miner As we approach 2023, the metal mining industry teeters on a precipice of unprecedented change and challenge. Such challenges range from economic…
Via Metal Miner Month-over-month, the Precious Metals MMI (Monthly Metals Index) witnessed almost no movement and narrowly missed trading flat. Indeed, the index remained sideways,…
Via Metal Miner In an otherwise down market staring at a slow recovery in 2023, only India stands apart from the rest of the world…
Via Metal Miner The Copper Monthly Metals Index (MMI) moved sideways from August to September, dropping just 1.36%. Copper prices continue to trade sideways within…
Via Metal Miner LME aluminum prices edged sideways throughout August, with a modest 1.69% month-over-month rise. Meanwhile, prices show little bullish or bearish momentum…
Via Metal Miner A somewhat desperate Russia has made some interesting moves relating to its need for aluminum oxide, also known as alumina. Recent reports indicate…
Via Metal Miner The Raw Steels Monthly Metals Index (MMI) moved sideways, with a 2.83% decline from August to September as steel prices dropped almost…
Via Metal MIner The UK government and Mumbai-headquartered Tata Steel have reached a preliminary agreement over a funding package regarding the Port Talbot plant…
Via Metal Miner The nickel price index continued to trend downward, as it fell to its lowest level since July 2022 by mid-September. Following an…
Via Metal Miner Month-over-month, the Renewables MMI (Monthly Metals Index) ended up dropping significantly by 11.16%. The main culprit for this was cobalt prices dropping…
Via Metal Miner According to this report, the most-traded January iron ore on China’s Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) DCIOcv1 ended daytime trading 2.41% higher at…
Via Metal Miner Steelmakers in Northwestern Europe are seeking an increase of €20 ($20) per metric ton on hot rolled coil. Market sources told MetalMiner…
Via Metal Miner Tata Steel is in talks with the UK government to acquire £500 million ($630 million) in funding. The steelmaking multinational confirmed the…
Via Metal Miner The Construction MMI (Monthly Metal Index) rose for the first time in five months, welcoming a 3.97% increase. However, this rise could…
Via Metal Miner Month-over-month, the Automotive MMI (Monthly Metals Index) slid downward by 3.42%. Steel prices within the index, like hot-dipped galvanized, trended sideways. However,…
Via Metal Miner The British government and Tata Steel remain in discussion regarding the future of the Port Talbot steel manufacturing plant. Recently, the government…
Via Metal Miner Seeing its first significant rise in over eight months, the Rare Earths MMI welcomed a boost of 6.84% month-over-month. Indeed, Chinese production…
Via MetalMiner It seems that China’s hunger for lithium remains unsatiated. Indeed, a new S&P Global report highlighted the “red dragon’s” efforts to gobble up…
Via AG Metal Miner The Stainless MMI continues its decline this month. Moreover, nickel prices continue to show weakness without any apparent bullish anticipation from…
Via Metal Miner Many speculate that China’s slowdown will not only undermine metal prices but also put China at risk of experiencing a Japan-style decade…