Monthly Archives: November 2013

COLUMN-China steel PMI falls as manufacturing PMIs gain – go figure

Posted on November 5, 2013 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on COLUMN-China steel PMI falls as manufacturing PMIs gain – go figure

China Warns Local Leaders To Cut Industry Bloat

Posted on November 5, 2013 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on China Warns Local Leaders To Cut Industry Bloat

Betting on end to glut, miners hunt for new zinc deposits

Posted on November 5, 2013 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Betting on end to glut, miners hunt for new zinc deposits

US ferrous scrap deals continue at levels $20-25/lt higher

Posted on November 5, 2013 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on US ferrous scrap deals continue at levels $20-25/lt higher

Iron ore exports from Australia’s Port Hedland to China hit record 25.2 mil mt in Oct

Posted on November 5, 2013 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Iron ore exports from Australia’s Port Hedland to China hit record 25.2 mil mt in Oct

Molybdenum oxide prices edge up on activity in Europe

Posted on November 5, 2013 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Molybdenum oxide prices edge up on activity in Europe

Peru in talks with Chinalco, Minmetals on Las Bambas copper mine

Posted on November 5, 2013 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Peru in talks with Chinalco, Minmetals on Las Bambas copper mine

ThyssenKrupp to strengthen electrolysis business through planned joint venture

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Goldman cautions on London Metal Exchange rule proposals

Posted on November 4, 2013 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Goldman cautions on London Metal Exchange rule proposals

Zambian president threatens Vedanta unit over job cuts

Posted on November 4, 2013 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Zambian president threatens Vedanta unit over job cuts

Big banks are looking to dump commodities units.

Posted on November 4, 2013 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Big banks are looking to dump commodities units

Commerzbank – Commodities Daily: Non-uniform start to the week following considerable losses

Posted on November 4, 2013 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Commerzbank – Commodities Daily: Non-uniform start to the week following considerable losses

CBA Daily Alert: China, US manufacturing surveys rally

Posted on November 4, 2013 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on CBA Daily Alert: China, US manufacturing surveys rally

Not a Windfall for Aluminum Firms — Letters to the Editor – WSJ.com.

Posted on November 4, 2013 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Not a Windfall for Aluminum Firms — Letters to the Editor – WSJ.com

Dalian iron ore extends gains; ample supply may cap rise

Posted on November 4, 2013 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Dalian iron ore extends gains; ample supply may cap rise

South Africa Union Starts Pay Strike at Northam Platinum

Posted on November 4, 2013 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on South Africa Union Starts Pay Strike at Northam Platinum

China sets application criteria for 2014 moly, tin, indium export quotas

Posted on November 4, 2013 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on China sets application criteria for 2014 moly, tin, indium export quotas

Rio Tinto signs MOU with China’s Chinalco to develop new mining technology

Posted on November 4, 2013 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Rio Tinto signs MOU with China’s Chinalco to develop new mining technology

LME enforces tighter floor trade rules on permanent basis

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COLUMN-As LME holds fire, aluminium queues grow again: Andy Home

Posted on November 4, 2013 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on COLUMN-As LME holds fire, aluminium queues grow again: Andy Home

Why Did Chinese Copper Tube/Pipe Producers’ Orders Fall in October?

Posted on November 4, 2013 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Why Did Chinese Copper Tube/Pipe Producers’ Orders Fall in October?

http://m.indianexpress.com/news/indian-steel-makers-look-to-gaining-ground-over-china/1190483/

Posted on November 3, 2013 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Indian steel makers look to gaining ground over China

http://www.steeltimesint.com/news/view/chinese-steelmakers-consume-less-scrap

Posted on November 3, 2013 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Chinese steelmakers consume less scrap

U.S. allows import probe of steel rebar from Mexico, Turkey

Posted on November 2, 2013 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on U.S. allows import probe of steel rebar from Mexico, Turkey

Ruth Crowell to be named London Bullion Market Group CEO

Posted on November 2, 2013 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Ruth Crowell to be named LBMA CEO

Vedanta to cut 1,529 jobs in Zambia

Posted on November 2, 2013 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Vedanta to cut 1,529 jobs in Zambia

Russia’s Rusal expands value-added aluminum output on demand

Posted on November 2, 2013 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Russia’s Rusal expands value-added aluminum output on demand

Steel mills enter US scrap market at prices up $20-25/long ton

Posted on November 2, 2013 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Steel mills enter US scrap market at prices up $20-25/long ton

Rhodium trading range narrows on interest from funds, consumers

Posted on November 2, 2013 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Rhodium trading range narrows on interest from funds, consumers

Of New Contracts and Commitment of Traders – Lord Copper.

Posted on November 1, 2013 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Of New Contracts and Commitment of Traders – Lord Copper

Power staying on at Ormet

Posted on November 1, 2013 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Power staying on at Ormet

Indonesia takes over Inalum smelter despite no deal on price

Posted on November 1, 2013 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Indonesia takes over Inalum smelter despite no deal on price

Metal shredders face stiff competition.

Posted on November 1, 2013 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Metal shredders face stiff competition

Commodity People Moves – November 2013.

Posted on November 1, 2013 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on JOBS: Commodity People Moves – Nov 2013

Codelco seen raising China copper premium to 9-year high

Posted on November 1, 2013 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Codelco seen raising China copper premium to 9-year high

Cars, infrastructure to fuel rise in Chinese zinc demand in 2014

Posted on November 1, 2013 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Cars, infrastructure to fuel rise in Chinese zinc demand in 2014

ASIA FERROSILICON: Price range widens as Japan tender fuels competition

Posted on November 1, 2013 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on ASIA FERROSILICON: Price range widens as Japan tender fuels competition

US steel sheet market holding breath as potential buy looms

Posted on November 1, 2013 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on US steel sheet market holding breath as potential buy looms

Australian Rio offers spot iron ore after brief absence due to derailment: sources

Posted on November 1, 2013 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Australian Rio offers spot iron ore after brief absence due to derailment: sources

China’s Refined Lead Market in Seen Antaike Swinging to Deficit

Posted on November 1, 2013 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on China’s Refined Lead Market in Seen Antaike Swinging to Deficit