Monthly Archives: December 2013

Freeport warns of output cuts, layoffs from Indonesia export ban

Posted on December 12, 2013 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Freeport warns of output cuts, layoffs from Indonesia export ban

Mercator Minerals and Intergeo Combine to Create a New Copper-Focused Base Metals Company.

Posted on December 12, 2013 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Mercator Minerals and Intergeo Combine to Create a New Copper-Focused Base Metals Company

US steel sheet market bracing for hike, import impact

Posted on December 11, 2013 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on US steel sheet market bracing for hike, import impact

First settlement of Japan Q1 2014 aluminum premium at $255/mt plus LME, up 4% from Q4

Posted on December 11, 2013 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on First settlement of Japan Q1 2014 aluminum premium at $255/mt plus LME, up 4% from Q4

BHP Billiton sells first Newman Blend iron ore lump via negotiations

Posted on December 11, 2013 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on BHP Billiton sells first Newman Blend iron ore lump via negotiations

LME updates systems to support EMIR requirements

Posted on December 11, 2013 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on LME updates systems to support EMIR requirements

China Nov refined copper, aluminium output at records

Posted on December 11, 2013 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on China Nov refined copper, aluminium output at records

Steel First: A comprehensive view of the East African steel industry – complimentary report

Posted on December 11, 2013 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Steel First: A comprehensive view of the East African steel industry – complimentary report

Chinalco Copper Output Cuts Set To Help Trim Global Surplus

Posted on December 11, 2013 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Chinalco Copper Output Cuts Set To Help Trim Global Surplus

Eurometaux welcomes the WTO members’ efforts in reaching a deal on Trade Facilitation Agreement

Posted on December 11, 2013 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Eurometaux welcomes the WTO members’ efforts in reaching a deal on Trade Facilitation Agreement

China plans daily iron ore price index in 2014 CISA official

Posted on December 11, 2013 by jvbmetals

http://www.metal.com/newscontent/55613_china-plans-daily-iron-ore-price-index-in-2014–cisa-official

Posted in Industry news | Comments Off on China plans daily iron ore price index in 2014 CISA official

COLUMN-Copper surplus; now you see it, tomorrow you won’t?: Andy Home

Posted on December 11, 2013 by jvbmetals

http://uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/column-copper-surplus-now-see-130817957.html

Posted in Industry news | Comments Off on COLUMN-Copper surplus; now you see it, tomorrow you won’t?: Andy Home

EU legislation ‘stifling’ growth of aluminium industry, warns ALFED – VIDEO

Posted on December 10, 2013 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on EU legislation ‘stifling’ growth of aluminium industry, warns ALFED – VIDEO

China-Backed Copper Mine Begins Operations in Peru

Posted on December 10, 2013 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on China-Backed Copper Mine Begins Operations in Peru

ASSOCHAM recommends extension of AD duty on Chinese stainless steel.

Posted on December 10, 2013 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on ASSOCHAM recommends extension of AD duty on Chinese stainless steel

Chinese ferronickel production up by 17.33% MOM in November

Posted on December 10, 2013 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Chinese ferronickel production up by 17.33% MOM in November

Chinese bauxite buyers exploring other countries following Indonesian ban

Posted on December 10, 2013 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Chinese bauxite buyers exploring other countries following Indonesian ban

China’s industrial production growth softens in Nov.

Posted on December 10, 2013 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on China’s industrial production growth softens in Nov.

Thompson Creek may shut mines if molybdenum price falls more

Posted on December 10, 2013 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Thompson Creek may shut mines if molybdenum price falls more

IRON ORE MOC: 62% Fe IODEX gains 50 cents on strong trader procurement

Posted on December 10, 2013 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on IRON ORE MOC: 62% Fe IODEX gains 50 cents on strong trader procurement

Top EU Court Refers Alumina Aid Case Back to Lower Court

Posted on December 10, 2013 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Top EU Court Refers Alumina Aid Case Back to Lower Court

China buys nearly a quarter of global germanium output

Posted on December 10, 2013 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on China buys nearly a quarter of global germanium output

Bekaert expands in Central America and grows its Ropes platform

Posted on December 10, 2013 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Bekaert expands in Central America and grows its Ropes platform

Trafigura says has no plans to sell NEMS warehousing unit

Posted on December 10, 2013 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Trafigura says has no plans to sell NEMS warehousing unit

Deutsche Bank pulls plug on iron ore swaps trade

Posted on December 10, 2013 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Deutsche Bank pulls plug on iron ore swaps trade

Rio Tinto puts off plans for Paraguay aluminum plant

Posted on December 10, 2013 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Rio Tinto puts off plans for Paraguay aluminum plant

Alba bribery trial collapses in blow to anti-fraud agency

Posted on December 10, 2013 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Alba bribery trial collapses in blow to anti-fraud agency

JOBS: Manager, Base Metals Mining Analyst – Thomson Reuters, London.

Posted on December 10, 2013 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on JOBS: Manager, Base Metals Mining Analyst – Thomson Reuters, London

CBA Daily Alert: Indonesia’s tin exports expand in November

Posted on December 10, 2013 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on CBA Daily Alert: Indonesia’s tin exports expand in November

Commerzbank – Commodities Daily: Higher Chinese imports in November again

Posted on December 10, 2013 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Commerzbank – Commodities Daily: Higher Chinese imports in November again

Base metals demand picture likely to modestly improve in 2014: Barclays

Posted on December 10, 2013 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Base metals demand picture likely to modestly improve in 2014: Barclays

Zinc surplus overdone, 2014 price seen at average $2,000/mt: Commerzbank

Posted on December 10, 2013 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Zinc surplus overdone, 2014 price seen at average $2,000/mt: Commerzbank

Chatter of US steel sheet hike intensifying on rising scrap prices

Posted on December 10, 2013 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Chatter of US steel sheet hike intensifying on rising scrap prices

PLATTS ANALYSIS: Overcapacity in China likely to hit steel, ore prices

Posted on December 10, 2013 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on PLATTS ANALYSIS: Overcapacity in China likely to hit steel, ore prices

Nickel Is Best Bet for Barclays as Ore Ban Revives Worst Metal

Posted on December 10, 2013 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Nickel Is Best Bet for Barclays as Ore Ban Revives Worst Metal

BHP Billiton CEO Looks to Cut Annual Spend Below US$15 Bln

Posted on December 10, 2013 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on BHP Billiton CEO Looks to Cut Annual Spend Below US$15 Bln

Indonesia trying to skirt its own ban on mineral ore exports

Posted on December 10, 2013 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Indonesia trying to skirt its own ban on mineral ore exports

China`s daily steel output hits year low in November

Posted on December 10, 2013 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on China`s daily steel output hits year low in November

Barclays favors nickel in 2014, bearish on gold and oil

Posted on December 10, 2013 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Barclays favors nickel in 2014, bearish on gold and oil

ANALYSIS-With Washington watching, U.S. aluminum stocks dwindle

Posted on December 10, 2013 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on ANALYSIS-With Washington watching, U.S. aluminum stocks dwindle