Monthly Archives: January 2014

Australia’s Rio Tinto makes rare spot offer of Robe River iron ore fines

Posted on January 27, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Australia’s Rio Tinto makes rare spot offer of Robe River iron ore fines

Fitch: Chinese Aluminium Prices to Remain Low for Next 2 Years

Posted on January 27, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Fitch: Chinese Aluminium Prices to Remain Low for Next 2 Years

China needs to invest more in overseas iron ore: NDRC

Posted on January 27, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on China needs to invest more in overseas iron ore: NDRC

Smog-hit China’s switch to high-grade raw materials to boost big miners

Posted on January 27, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Smog-hit China’s switch to high-grade raw materials to boost big miners

Chile port workers end strike after three weeks

Posted on January 27, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Chile port workers end strike after three weeks

ANALYSIS-Is this the year the world stops making too much aluminium?.

Posted on January 27, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on ANALYSIS-Is this the year the world stops making too much aluminium?

Deutsche Bank starts talks to sell gold fixing seat-sources

Posted on January 27, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Deutsche Bank starts talks to sell gold fixing seat-sources

As smelters weigh cost, Indonesia’s ore export ban may backfire

Posted on January 27, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on As smelters weigh cost, Indonesia’s ore export ban may backfire

COLUMN-Copper the stand-out in China’s 2013 metal imports: Andy Home

Posted on January 27, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on COLUMN-Copper the stand-out in China’s 2013 metal imports: Andy Home

JOBS: Strategy Consultant, Metals & Mining, London 

Posted on January 25, 2014 by jvbmetals

Strategy Consultant, Metals & Mining, London

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Cobalt prices hit 14-week high on tight producer availability

Posted on January 24, 2014 by jvbmetals

http://www.metalbulletin.com/Article/3301616/Search/Cobalt-prices-hit-14-week-high-on-tight-producer-availability.html?PageId=196010&Keywords=cobalt+prices&OrderType=1

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Indonesia is the world’s biggest tin exporter but for poverty stricken miners, the costs are deadly. (Running time: 25 mins) Tin Trouble – Al Jazeera

Posted on January 24, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on VIDEO: “Tin Trouble” – Al Jazeera

Chinese CRC market dim

Posted on January 24, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Chinese CRC market dim

Chinese imports of tin ore in December down by 7% MOM

Posted on January 24, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Chinese imports of tin ore in December down by 7% MOM

Zambia withholds tax refunds to errant mining firms

Posted on January 24, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Zambia withholds tax refunds to errant mining firms

Indonesia’s mining exports at standstill after new rules -govt officials

Posted on January 24, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Indonesia’s mining exports at standstill after new rules -govt officials

CBA Daily Alert: China’s manufacturing disappoints in January

Posted on January 24, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on CBA Daily Alert: China’s manufacturing disappoints in January

Freeport in talks with Indonesian government over copper concentrates duty

Posted on January 24, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Freeport in talks with Indonesian government over copper concentrates duty

Turkey’s scrap market lower after premium grade deal done

Posted on January 24, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Turkey’s scrap market lower after premium grade deal done

Rene van der Kam joins Gunvor as global head base metals

Posted on January 24, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Rene van der Kam joins Gunvor as global head base metals

Goldman Looks to Ban Some Chat Services Used by Traders

Posted on January 23, 2014 by jvbmetals

Goldman Looks to Ban Some Chat Services Used by Traders

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Euro-Rijn receives MMTA Warehouse approval

Posted on January 23, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Euro-Rijn receives MMTA Warehouse approval

Kremlin Stalls Ukraine’s Bid To Reenter Russian Steel Market | John Helmer

Posted on January 23, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Kremlin Stalls Ukraine’s Bid To Reenter Russian Steel Market | John Helmer

Tajikistan President Rahmon Protected By Washington From Russian Corruption Charge | John Helmer

Posted on January 23, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Tajikistan President Rahmon Protected By Washington From Russian Corruption Charge | John Helmer

CBA Daily Alert: US WTI crude oil lifts on demand hopes

Posted on January 23, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on CBA Daily Alert: US WTI crude oil lifts on demand hopes

China’s December ferroalloy exports slip 57% on year to 30,000 mt

Posted on January 23, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on China’s December ferroalloy exports slip 57% on year to 30,000 mt

Chilean miracle miners back in spotlight – on film

Posted on January 23, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Chilean miracle miners back in spotlight – on film

China factory contraction shows weak start for economy in 2014

Posted on January 23, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on China factory contraction shows weak start for economy in 2014

COLUMN-Analysts focus on shifting supply stories: Andy Home

Posted on January 23, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on COLUMN-Analysts focus on shifting supply stories: Andy Home

MMG warns output from key Australia zinc mine to drop

Posted on January 23, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on MMG warns output from key Australia zinc mine to drop

Tanzania seeks shares in uranium/nickel mines

Posted on January 22, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Tanzania seeks shares in uranium/nickel mines

New DTCC White Paper Reveals Critical Need For Market Infrastructure Solutions To Meet Rising Collateral Demand – Collaborative Solutions Needed To Mitigate Significant Impacts On Financial Firms.

Posted on January 22, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on New DTCC White Paper Reveals Critical Need For Market Infrastructure Solutions To Meet Rising Collateral Demand – Collaborative Solutions Needed To Mitigate Significant Impacts On Financial Firms

“The road to de-industrialisation” – Eurofer slams EU Commission energy and climate plans

Posted on January 22, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on “The road to de-industrialisation” – Eurofer slams EU Commission energy and climate plans

Beijing bans new refining, steel, coal power to curb pollution.

Posted on January 22, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Beijing bans new refining, steel, coal power to curb pollution

  Freeport-McMoRan Keeps Betting on Copper  

Posted on January 22, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Freeport-McMoRan Keeps Betting on Copper | WSJ

China’s Dec iron ore imports from Australia fall 6% from Nov on cyclone delays

Posted on January 22, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on China’s Dec iron ore imports from Australia fall 6% from Nov on cyclone delays

Sucden Financial sees potential for more aluminum output cuts

Posted on January 22, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Sucden Financial sees potential for more aluminum output cuts

Morgan Stanley Sees Nickel Oversupply, Goldman Sees Rally

Posted on January 22, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Morgan Stanley Sees Nickel Oversupply, Goldman Sees Rally

Zambia lifts suspension of $832m Chinese mine licence

Posted on January 22, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Zambia lifts suspension of $832m Chinese mine licence

Freeport confident of resolving Indonesia export impasse

Posted on January 22, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Freeport confident of resolving Indonesia export impasse