Monthly Archives: May 2014

Rio Tinto to use index-linked pricing for Chinese mills’ term iron ore lump

Posted on May 22, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Rio Tinto to use index-linked pricing for Chinese mills’ term iron ore lump

China’s April copper output dips 2% on month on Tongling, Jinchuan shutdowns

Posted on May 22, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on China’s April copper output dips 2% on month on Tongling, Jinchuan shutdowns

Nickel miner Talvivaara should find merger partner: administrator

Posted on May 22, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Nickel miner Talvivaara should find merger partner: administrator

High nickel stocks unlikely to bring rally to an end

Posted on May 22, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on High nickel stocks unlikely to bring rally to an end

EU and China drive global steel output rise in April – Worldsteel

Posted on May 22, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on EU and China drive global steel output rise in April – Worldsteel

Levmet buys calendar 2015 northern European HRC swap: sources

Posted on May 22, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Levmet buys calendar 2015 northern European HRC swap: sources

Japan’s trading houses shift focus from resources

Posted on May 22, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Japan’s trading houses shift focus from resources

Polymetal Agrees to Buy Kazakh Gold Project for $618.5m

Posted on May 22, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Polymetal Agrees to Buy Kazakh Gold Project for $618.5m

China Bauxite Supply Loss Spurs Export Boom for Australia

Posted on May 22, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on China Bauxite Supply Loss Spurs Export Boom for Australia

Steel: Mordashov and Zyuzin defy Kremlin directive, face off in Chicago court: John Helmer

Posted on May 22, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Steel: Mordashov and Zyuzin defy Kremlin directive, face off in Chicago court: John Helmer

CBA Commodities – Daily Alert: Metals fall on China property concerns

Posted on May 22, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on CBA Commodities – Daily Alert: Metals fall on China property concerns

Old aluminium plants to be ‘phased out’ in 3 years

Posted on May 22, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Old aluminium plants to be ‘phased out’ in 3 years

VIDEO: Alcoa improving its cost position: Kleinfeld

Posted on May 22, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on VIDEO: Alcoa improving its cost position: Kleinfeld

Copper producer Antofagasta sees challenging market near term

Posted on May 22, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Copper producer Antofagasta sees challenging market near term

Horsehead Starts Zinc Production at Mooresboro

Posted on May 22, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Horsehead Starts Zinc Production at Mooresboro

BHP may seek govt help in tugboat dispute, slams union demands

Posted on May 22, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on BHP may seek govt help in tugboat dispute, slams union demands

Nickel headed for surplus

Posted on May 21, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Nickel headed for surplus

Death – (and Resurrection?) – of the Silver Fix – Lord Copper

Posted on May 21, 2014 by jvbmetals

http://www.lord-copper.com/death-and-resurrection-of-the-silver-fix

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CBA Commodities – Daily Alert: Iron ore slips again

Posted on May 21, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on CBA Commodities – Daily Alert: Iron ore slips again

Uncertainty over Vale nickel plant in New Caledonia

Posted on May 21, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Uncertainty over Vale nickel plant in New Caledonia

Australia’s April iron ore exports to China jump 46 pct on year

Posted on May 21, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Australia’s April iron ore exports to China jump 46 pct on year

Glencore hits out at rivals’ iron ore output growth

Posted on May 21, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Glencore hits out at rivals’ iron ore output growth

China mulls rare earths exports taxation changes

Posted on May 21, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on China mulls rare earths exports taxation changes

Goldman Widens Iron Ore Surplus Forecast on Steel Output

Posted on May 21, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Goldman Widens Iron Ore Surplus Forecast on Steel Output

ASIA MET COAL: Top-tier prices lower on persisting pessimism

Posted on May 21, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on ASIA MET COAL: Top-tier prices lower on persisting pessimism

April daily average aluminum output down 100 mt/day: IAI

Posted on May 21, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on April daily average aluminum output down 100 mt/day: IAI

Chilean market experts cut 2014 copper price outlook to $3.07/lb

Posted on May 21, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Chilean market experts cut 2014 copper price outlook to $3.07/lb

Russia’s Norilsk sells Australian nickel assets

Posted on May 21, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Russia’s Norilsk sells Australian nickel assets

Barclays head of spot gold trading leaves bank – sources

Posted on May 21, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Barclays head of spot gold trading leaves bank – sources

COLUMN-Are London’s precious metals fixes fixable?: Andy Home

Posted on May 21, 2014 by jvbmetals

http://uk.mobile.reuters.com/article/idUKL6N0O62B920140520?feedType=RSS&feedName=rbssFinancialServicesAndRealEstateNews&irpc=932

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European spot aluminium premiums rise to record $400/T

Posted on May 21, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on European spot aluminium premiums rise to record $400/T

Norilsk will close aging plant in $1.5bn assets restructuring

Posted on May 21, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Norilsk will close aging plant in $1.5bn assets restructuring

JOBS: 3 Month Contract: Commodities Compliance Advisory, Metals – London

Posted on May 21, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on JOBS: 3 Month Contract: Commodities Compliance Advisory, Metals – London

JOBS: Base Metals Trader, Dubai

Posted on May 21, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on JOBS: Base Metals Trader, Dubai

JOBS: Steel Sales, Düsseldorf

Posted on May 21, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on JOBS: Steel Sales, Düsseldorf

Goldman Sachs puts Metro metals warehousing unit up for sale

Posted on May 20, 2014 by jvbmetals

http://uk.mobile.reuters.com/article/idUKKBN0E01T020140520?irpc=932

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BoE urges more transparency in clearing

Posted on May 20, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on BoE urges more transparency in clearing

VIDEO: China Has Been Stockpiling Copper: Iaccino

Posted on May 20, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on VIDEO: China Has Been Stockpiling Copper: Iaccino

Usmanov’s Metalloinvest Said to Hold China Talks on Copper Stake

Posted on May 20, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Usmanov’s Metalloinvest Said to Hold China Talks on Copper Stake

Tajik President hails cooperation with China in mining

Posted on May 20, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Tajik President hails cooperation with China in mining