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This week, aluminum prices approached long-term weekly demand zones. These are price levels that typically trigger a strong upswing. Before the most recent short-term declines,…
After powering to new highs in the Spring, metal prices continue to slide. Iron ore, aluminum, and copper have all fallen to varying degrees, and…
In last month’s MMI, MetalMiner reported how nations all around the globe were searching for alternatives to rare earth exports from China. After all, the…
Hot rolled coil prices in Northern Europe declined further the past week due to low demand in steel manufacturing. According to sources, this was due…
The Copper Monthly Metals Index (MMI) moved sideways from August to September as the index rose 1.13%. Copper prices remain steady. Copper prices began to…
A few days ago, China’s State Council announced more stimulus policies. The new measures included an additional 300 billion yuan ($44 billion) in quotas for…
U.S. steel prices continue to search for a bottom, although the pace of declines began to slow as August saw the smallest month-over-month percent decrease…
The September Renewables MMI (Monthly MetalMiner Index) dropped by 6.3%. Like previous months, energy limitations were the biggest factor in the drop as high temperatures…
Stainless steel prices continue to struggle as we approach the final quarter of the year. Meanwhile, nickel prices float just above their 2021 average, closing…
A post in the Financial Times this week reported on comments made by Shell’s chief executive Ben van Beurden. In the article, Ben van Beurden…
For the longest time, the world relied solely on China for its supply of rare earths. Now, it seems that most countries have woken up…
Faced with supply chain shortages, metal squeezes and smelter shutdowns, metal buyers and manufacturers continue to look for supply solutions. Some theorize that recycling and…
Both experts and everyday consumers remain at odds about the current state of the global natural gas market. The main point of contention is whether…
The US seems well on its path to green energy. President Joe Biden recently signing into law the biggest clean energy investment in US history.…
Everyone thought a COVID-19-ravaged steel supply market in China took a turn towards recovery. However, many other hurdles now stand in the way, both long…
If you look at zinc price trends from this past year, it’s hard to identify what you might call a “clear trend.” After building from…
Microchips, along with their parts and components have become a huge part of modern life. They’re used in computers, machinery, phones, and many other electronics…
Given the state of the world, one would expect base metal prices to show every sign of a resurgence. Certainly, analysts have been bullish about…
The Raw Steels Monthly Metals Index (MMI) fell by 8.73% from July to August. All in all, U.S. steel prices continued their descent, leaving cold…
This month, the Construction MMI (Monthly MetalMiner Index) dropped yet again. However, it declined slightly less than those seen in previous months. Altogether, the index…