Monthly Archives: February 2015

COLUMN-Tracking the copper market bears: Andy Home

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Yes We Can: Rexam admits £4.3bn bid talks with American can making rival

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An alloy of iron and aluminium is as good as titanium, at a tenth of the cost| The Economist

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FT: The LME’s move to Finsbury Sq and the fate of the ring. Our interview with CEO Garry Jones #LME #metals

Posted on February 4, 2015 by jvbmetals

The LME’s move to Finsbury Sq and the fate of the ring. Our interview with CEO Garry Jones

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Copper costs: it’s complicated!

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Rusal to Keep Idled Plants Shut Regardless of Aluminum Price

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Bearish bets on copper begin to fade

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Chinese copper output growth seen slowing as demand for scrap is cut

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Bill seeks to help state’s last two Alcoa aluminum plants

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Mitsui buys 25pct stake in Garmco unit.

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China Zinc Concentrate Imports Hit 40 Month High in December 2014

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JP Morgan research bearish on Billiton demerger

Posted on February 4, 2015 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on JP Morgan research bearish on Billiton demerger #metals #mining

Mining deals to rebound from six-year low – Standard Bank

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India’s Hindalco awards 25,000 mt alumina sell tender at $338/mt FOB

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Troubles Mount for Aditya Birla Minerals, Says Macquarie

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BIR Ferrous World Mirror January 2015

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Sumitomo warns of further write-down on energy, iron ore assets

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Global Ferronickel to sustain record shipments

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Axiom planning nickel production by year end.

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Chinese employers bullish on hiring over next 12 months, survey finds

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Japan’s Pan Pacific fails to reach deal with BHP on 2015 copper charges

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Around 12 mln tonnes of iron ore stuck at Indian ports

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Baoshan Steel Surges by Limit After E-Commerce Expansion Plan

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CBA Commodities – Daily Alert: Port Hedland iron ore exports fall

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Chile offers support to small mines after copper price slumps

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Stainless steel makers cut prices by 7-10% to match imports, call for tariffs

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Rio Warns On Iron Ore Volatility as Market Finds New Equilibrium

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Chinese iron ore imports seen rising to 1 bln tonnes as top miners rule

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Manganese and Chrome Trader, Shanghai

Posted on February 4, 2015 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on JOBS: Manganese and Chrome Trader, Shanghai #jobs #minor #metals

Metal Operator, Paris

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SBQ Steel Trader, Worldwide

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Steel Trader, Central America / Brazil

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Steel Trader, South East Asia

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Steel Trader, London

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Asarco seeks to avoid paying copper bonuses

Posted on February 3, 2015 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Asarco seeks to avoid paying copper bonuses #metals

Zambian president seeks to end mining tax rows

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Lundin Bets on Copper Rebound With Boost at Biggest Mine

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Chile’s Escondida copper mine offers layoff program to cut costs

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London Metal Exchange rings the changes

Posted on February 3, 2015 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on London Metal Exchange rings the changes | FT #metals #LME

COLUMN-Another light goes out in the aluminium market: Andy Home

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