AWMI Chicago Presents: How to Succeed in the Metals Industry 6 Apr 10:00 PM (7 hours ago)
In what could only describe as a “summit of trailblazers,” the Chicago chapter of the Association of Women in the Metal Industries (AWMI) hosted a panel of prominent women from across the industrial metals landscape. Against the backdrop of a rapidly changing global market, these prominent figures engaged in a robust dialogue about the keys […]
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Rare Earths MMI: Rare Earths Market Rattled by Myanmar Earthquake and Tariffs 3 Apr 10:00 PM (3 days ago)
The Rare Earths MMI (Monthly Metals Index) moved sideways, edging up by a slight 1.82%. The global rare earth market has taken a significant hit lately, thanks to a combination of natural disasters and big geopolitical moves. A strong earthquake in Myanmar and the recent wave of U.S. tariffs have thrown this somewhat delicate industry […]
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British Steel to Start Consultations on Closing Blast Furnaces 2 Apr 10:00 PM (4 days ago)
Steel Industry leader British Steel is set to start consultations on permanently blowing down the operating blast furnaces at Scunthorpe. The move comes after the company failed to reach an agreement with the UK government on financial aid for conversion to green steelmaking. “Since 2020, the shareholder of British Steel, Jingye, has invested more than […]
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China Just Redrew the Aluminum Map, and the World Is Watching 1 Apr 10:00 PM (5 days ago)
At a time when analysts expect the global demand for aluminum to rise, a new development in China may significantly impact both aluminum market demand and the country’s internal consumption. That said, market watchers know that any announcement around metals coming out of Beijing these days also has to be looked at through the lens […]
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Historical Price Trends for Industrial Metals Over the Past Decade 31 Mar 10:00 PM (6 days ago)
Over the last ten years, industrial metal prices have gone on a wild ride, rising, falling and rising again, thanks to everything from global economic swings to supply chain hiccups and geopolitical drama. If you’re in manufacturing, investing, or policy, keeping tabs on these price trends isn’t just helpful, it’s essential. Steel Historical Price Trends […]
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Fire Erupts at Salzgitter Plant: Hot Rolled Coil Production Grinds to a Halt 30 Mar 10:00 PM (7 days ago)
German flats producer Salzgitter recently announced a force majeure on hot rolled strip following a fire at its Lower Saxony site. A March 4 letter to steel industry customers indicated that a fire resulted in the suspension of production at the company’s hot strip mill. According to reports circulating in German media, a restart of […]
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The Global Copper Race Heats Up: India Moves into Zambia’s Mining Sector 27 Mar 10:00 PM (10 days ago)
Much like neighboring China has been doing for decades, India is now making inroads into the African continent to mine copper reserves, among other mineral assets. It is a move that is sure to shake up the already-competitive international copper market, where multiple nations continue to show significantly increased interest in Africa. Staring in the face […]
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Chinese Agency Admits Rare Earth Rule May End, Will the U.S. Seize the Throne? 26 Mar 10:00 PM (11 days ago)
A rare earth metals report by none other than a state-backed research institute is not only likely to unsettle the Chinese authorities, it has also come as a bolt out of the blue for the rest of the world. A report by the Chinese Academy of Sciences released a few days ago said China’s dominance […]
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Buckle Up, Shippers: U.S. Eyes Up to $1.5M Fees on Chinese-Built Vessels 25 Mar 10:00 PM (12 days ago)
Importers and consumers of products containing imported components should stay alert regarding the latest logistics news, as the United States Trade Representative (USTR) plans to hold a public hearing on March 24, 2025, regarding proposed Section 301 port call fees. If implemented, this measure could reshape global shipping dynamics and have far-reaching consequences for international […]
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Europe’s Steel War? EU Targets Japan, Vietnam and Egypt with Dumping Tariffs 24 Mar 10:00 PM (13 days ago)
The European Commission recently implemented provisional dumping tariffs on hot rolled coil imports from several countries. The move follows an investigation initiated in Q3 on behalf of the EU steel industry. The European Union’s executive arm stated in a March 14 release that the new measures will come into force on April 7 and will […]
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