Monthly Archives: February 2014

Metals industry: 16th Annual Global CEO Survey: PwC

Posted on February 28, 2014 by jvbmetals

http://www.pwc.com/gx/en/ceo-survey/2013/industry/metals.jhtml

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Fed agrees to extend study of banks’ role

Posted on February 28, 2014 by jvbmetals

http://www.amm.com/Article/3314762/Supply-Chain/Fed-agrees-to-extend-study-of-banks-role.html

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Is the London Gold Fix Fixed?

Posted on February 28, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Is the London Gold Fix Fixed?

Marshall takes over from Busch as Trafigura head of refined metals

Posted on February 28, 2014 by jvbmetals

http://www.metalbulletin.com/Article/3314467/Marshall-takes-over-from-Busch-as-Trafigura-head-of-refined.html

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Five Indian iron ore pellet makers shut ops

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Inalum to build new smelter, boost output

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Zambia has no intention of nationalising its mines – NOT AGAIN

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Chinese companies invest US $ 80 billion in Latin America in infrastructure, mining projects

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Vale Rallies as Chinese-Led Iron Ore Demand Boosts Earnings

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Large short positions in Copper, Zinc, Nickel and Palladium

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Billion dollar gold market in Dubai where not all was as it seemed | The Guardian.

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World’s biggest gold ETF eyes 1st monthly inflow in over a year

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China’s Scrap Copper Imports to Continue to Slide in February.

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How Do China’s Iron Ore Financing Deals Work?

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Indonesian tin exchange sellers suggest opening bid price officials

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Financial Conduct Authority: Commodity Markets Update  February 2014

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COLUMN-UK commodity regulator embraces more openness: John Kemp

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Trafigura, Mubadala complete deal to control Brazil iron port

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Freeport says Indonesian unit may need to declare force majeure

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In metal warehouse overhaul, pressure shifts from LME to regulators

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Pirelli sells steelcord business to Bekaert for 255 mln euros

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UK FCA: Commodities Houses Pose Oversight Challenges

Posted on February 27, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on UK FCA: Commodities Houses Pose Oversight Challenges

Russia’s Rusal seeks $400/mt premium from Japanese aluminum buyers for Q2

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Iron ore at 8-month low, China mills offer contracted cargoes.

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China’s Nickel Ore imports from Indonesia may collapse in February: Barclays

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Keeping the faith in commodity trading

Posted on February 27, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Keeping the faith in commodity trading | FT

Toyota Tsusho to launch recycling business in China

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Kaiser Aluminum, Boeing form multiyear aluminum

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Congo Trumps Zambia as Top African Copper Miner, CRU Says

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French steel sector improves energy efficiency, but lags behind Germany: study

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Bolivian iron ore exports seen hampered by quality, port issues

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Vale unveils new 61.4%-Fe IOCJ2 iron ore fines to some customers

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Falling Iron-Ore Prices Pinch Producers

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Aurubis says smelter output restored, fees to rise soon

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Friedland buys into Australia copper prospector

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Russia’s Rusal eyes Indonesia as future alumina hub, plans smelter.

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EU derivatives rules sow confusion in metals markets

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COLUMN-Aluminium market risks disappearing into the shadows: Andy Home

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China aluminium users to cut Q2 spot imports on record premiums

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Copper miner Kazakhmys to spin-off less-profitable mines.

Posted on February 27, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Copper miner Kazakhmys to spin-off less-profitable mines