Articles & Metals Market Trends
Déjà Vu for China: Copper Scrap Shortages Push Copper to New Heights
It’s déjà vu for China’s copper smelters. But how will it affect the global price of copper? The shortfall China faced in mid-2024 following the
Raw Steels MMI: Steel Prices Hold Steady Ahead of 2025
The Raw Steels Monthly Metals Index (MMI) steel prices for the month remained consolidated, with a modest 1.78% decline from November to December. Mills Keep
ThyssenKrupp Steel Slashes Jobs Amid European Steel Crisis
ThyssenKrupp Steel (TKS) recently announced plans to cut up to 11,000 positions. In a blow to the struggling EU steel market, the German steelmaker stated
From Oil Kingdom to Mineral Titan? Inside Saudi Arabia’s Ambitious Mining Revolution
Saudi Arabia is striving to strike a balance between its oil and other mineral resources with the goal of trying to keep its energy dominance
Automotive MMI: Stellantis’ CEO Steps Down: How it Will Impact the US Automotive Market
The Automotive MMI (Monthly Metals Index) remained sideways, only moving down 2.58%. There are currently no significant factors within the US automotive market causing much
Saudi Arabia: The Kingdom of Oil. However, is It Now the Kingdom of Metals?
With the growing imperative of a global clean energy transition, many nations face deficits in reserves of mineral resources. In response to this, a significant
Rare Earths MMI: Rebels Continue to Invade and Take Over Crucial Rare Earth Mines
The Rare Earths MMI (Monthly Metals Index) trended sideways with a slightly downward movement of 2.59%. Numerous factors remain at play within the global rare
Coking Coal’s Rollercoaster Ride: What 2024 Taught Us About Steelmaking’s Essential Ingredient
The story of coking coal in 2024, especially its price in global markets, has mainly been “one step forward and one step back.” A raw
China’s Export Tax Rebate Shock: The Aluminum Market Faces a New Reality
A much-reported but little-understood development in the aluminum market this month has the potential to significantly alter the supply chain landscape for aluminum semi-finished metals
British Steel’s £10M Rail Facility: British Steel’s Corrosion-Protected Rails
British Steel has opened a rail stocking facility at its main works in Scunthorpe, in Lincolnshire, where the company produces rails. The £10 million ($12.6
Global Markets Brace for Aluminum Bull Run Amid Supply Crunch
Global bauxite and aluminum prices have surged to a five-month high this month, driven by economic growth, growing supply concerns, a dip in the value
How Will the Incoming Trump Administration Impact Industrial Metal Prices?
As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to assume office in January 2025, the industrial metals market is poised for a number of shifts. His proposed policies,
Trump’s Return: Will Tariffs and Green Tech Define the Future of HRC Prices?
Big changes seem to be coming for the steel industry in Europe and the U.S. The European Commission, the executive arm of the EU, recently
Global Precious Metals MMI: Precious Metals Prices Surge Pre-Election, Dip, Then Rebound
The Global Precious Metals MMI (Monthly Metals Index) witnessed considerable bullish sentiment once again. Month-over-month, the index rose 6.48%. After the election, precious metals prices
Surging Exports and Stimulus Gains: Is China’s Steel Recovery Sustainable?
Are we seeing the first offshoots of a recovery in China’s steel industry? Some media outlets report that Chinese steel output turned positive for the
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