Monthly Archives: June 2014

COLUMN-Aluminium premiums; how high can they go?: Andy Home

Posted on June 6, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on COLUMN-Aluminium premiums; how high can they go?: Andy Home #metals

The first casualty of China’s missing metals probe may be a $765 million bank deal

Posted on June 5, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on The first casualty of China’s missing metals probe may be a $765 million bank deal #metals

Former Barclays commodities chief leaves Mercuria after two years

Posted on June 5, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Former Barclays commodities chief leaves Mercuria after two years – report

Rio Tinto unit to restart Australia’s Ranger uranium mine

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Chinese mills ready to hike iron ore imports if India changes export policy

Posted on June 5, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Chinese mills ready to hike iron ore imports if India changes export policy #ironore

China smelters’ imported spot zinc TCs rise 5% on month in June to $140-155/mt

Posted on June 5, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on China smelters’ imported spot zinc TCs rise 5% on month in June to $140-155/mt #metals

EC clears Hitachi and Mitsubishi joint control acquisition of MMC Superalloy

Posted on June 5, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on EC clears Hitachi and Mitsubishi joint control acquisition of MMC Superalloy

Codelco CEO may not be ready to remain in post – paper

Posted on June 5, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Codelco CEO may not be ready to remain in post – paper #metals

Silver market favours broad-based e-replacement for price benchmark, LBMA says

Posted on June 5, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Silver market favours broad-based e-replacement for price benchmark, LBMA says #precious #metals

Copper wires may also work as batteries, Florida researchers say

Posted on June 5, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Copper wires may also work as batteries, Florida researchers say #metals

Fallout From China’s “Missing Commodity” Scandal Spreads: Banks Concerned About Exposure | Zero Hedge.

Posted on June 5, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Fallout From China’s “Missing Commodity” Scandal Spreads: Banks Concerned About Exposure | Zero Hedge #metals

BHP Billiton says still looking to sell some assets

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Standard Chartered suspends some metals financing in China – sources

Posted on June 5, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Standard Chartered suspends some metals financing in China #metals

Nersa seeks legal advice on Eskom/BHP Billiton contract

Posted on June 5, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Nersa seeks legal advice on Eskom/BHP Billiton contract #metals #aluminium

Aluminium Scrap generated in the Middle East estimated to reach 500,000 MT by 2015

Posted on June 5, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Aluminium Scrap generated in the Middle East estimated to reach 500,000 MT by 2015 #metals

Chinese scrap prices fell heavily on Index.

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North American copper scrap prices drop sharply.

Posted on June 5, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on North American copper scrap prices drop sharply #metals #scrap #copper

JOBS: Iron Ore Purchaser, Singapore

Posted on June 5, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on JOBS: Iron Ore Purchaser, Singapore #jobs #ironore

Widodo to keep Indonesia ore ban, limit expansion of plantations.

Posted on June 5, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Widodo to keep Indonesia ore ban, limit expansion of plantations #ironore

The Reasons for the Rise in Nickel Prices

Posted on June 5, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on The Reasons for the Rise in Nickel Prices | MiningFeeds

WSA Releases World Top Steel-Producing Countries, Companies

Posted on June 5, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on WSA Releases World Top Steel-Producing Countries, Companies #steel

Jinchuan Group’s Fangchenggang Nickel & Copper Project Begins to Sell Refined Copper in April

Posted on June 5, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Jinchuan Group’s Fangchenggang Nickel & Copper Project Begins to Sell Refined Copper in April #metals #copper

ISRI: Scrap export benefits ‘go well beyond US economy’

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Exide Technologies receives approval for credit agreement

Posted on June 5, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Exide Technologies receives approval for credit agreement amendment

High nickel price opens door for sale of mines

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Trafigura looking to build northern Peru minerals pier

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Codelco CEO summoned to congress for investigation into missing copper

Posted on June 5, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Codelco CEO summoned to congress for investigation into missing copper #copper #metals

Global refined cobalt supply in 2013 up 11% on year at 85,904 mt: CDI

Posted on June 5, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Global refined cobalt supply in 2013 up 11% on year at 85,904 mt: CDI

Seaborne iron ore spot prices climb on restocking demand

Posted on June 5, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Seaborne iron ore spot prices climb on restocking demand #ironore

Iron Ore Slump Seen by Ex-Vale’s Zhu Shuttering China Mines

Posted on June 5, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Iron Ore Slump Seen by Ex-Vale’s Zhu Shuttering China Mines #ironore

China Copper Smelters Seek Higher Fees From BHP Billiton

Posted on June 5, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on China Copper Smelters Seek Higher Fees From BHP Billiton #metals #copper

Vale’s New Caledonian Nickel Output Set to Resume Within 10 Days

Posted on June 5, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Vale’s New Caledonian Nickel Output Set to Resume Within 10 Days #metals

CHINA COPPER: CIF import premiums slip in thin trade after Qingdao port probe

Posted on June 5, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on CHINA COPPER: CIF import premiums slip in thin trade after Qingdao port probe #metals

Iron ore discounting is crushing junior miners

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China’s biggest bank slashes iron ore funding

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Qingdao: Where are the facts? | Black China Blog.

Posted on June 5, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Qingdao: Where are the facts? | Black China Blog #metals

Japan aluminium buyer agrees to pay record premium of $400 in Q3 -source

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China preparing to cancel tariffs on rare earth exports

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Standard Bank starts probe of potential irregularities at Qingdao

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BHP offers China smelters lower term TC/RCs for copper concs

Posted on June 5, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on BHP offers China smelters lower term TC/RCs for copper concs #metals #copper