Author Archives: jvbmetals

Indonesian tin exchange sellers suggest opening bid price officials

Posted on February 28, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Indonesian tin exchange sellers suggest opening bid price officials

Financial Conduct Authority: Commodity Markets Update  February 2014

Posted on February 28, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Financial Conduct Authority: Commodity Markets Update February 2014

COLUMN-UK commodity regulator embraces more openness: John Kemp

Posted on February 28, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on COLUMN-UK commodity regulator embraces more openness: John Kemp

Trafigura, Mubadala complete deal to control Brazil iron port

Posted on February 28, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Trafigura, Mubadala complete deal to control Brazil iron port

Freeport says Indonesian unit may need to declare force majeure

Posted on February 28, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Freeport says Indonesian unit may need to declare force majeure

In metal warehouse overhaul, pressure shifts from LME to regulators

Posted on February 28, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on In metal warehouse overhaul, pressure shifts from LME to regulators

Pirelli sells steelcord business to Bekaert for 255 mln euros

Posted on February 28, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Pirelli sells steelcord business to Bekaert for 255 mln euros

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

Posted on February 27, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Russia’s Rusal seeks $400/mt premium from Japanese aluminum buyers for Q2

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

Posted on February 27, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Iron ore at 8-month low, China mills offer contracted cargoes

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

Posted on February 27, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on China’s Nickel Ore imports from Indonesia may collapse in February: Barclays

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

Posted on February 27, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Toyota Tsusho to launch recycling business in China

Kaiser Aluminum, Boeing form multiyear aluminum

Posted on February 27, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Kaiser Aluminum, Boeing form multiyear aluminum

Congo Trumps Zambia as Top African Copper Miner, CRU Says

Posted on February 27, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Congo Trumps Zambia as Top African Copper Miner, CRU Says

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

Posted on February 27, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on French steel sector improves energy efficiency, but lags behind Germany: study

Bolivian iron ore exports seen hampered by quality, port issues

Posted on February 27, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Bolivian iron ore exports seen hampered by quality, port issues

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

Posted on February 27, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Vale unveils new 61.4%-Fe IOCJ2 iron ore fines to some customers

Falling Iron-Ore Prices Pinch Producers

Posted on February 27, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Falling Iron-Ore Prices Pinch Producers

Aurubis says smelter output restored, fees to rise soon

Posted on February 27, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Aurubis says smelter output restored, fees to rise soon

Friedland buys into Australia copper prospector

Posted on February 27, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Friedland buys into Australia copper prospector

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

Posted on February 27, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Russia’s Rusal eyes Indonesia as future alumina hub, plans smelter

EU derivatives rules sow confusion in metals markets

Posted on February 27, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on EU derivatives rules sow confusion in metals markets

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

Posted on February 27, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on COLUMN-Aluminium market risks disappearing into the shadows: Andy Home

China aluminium users to cut Q2 spot imports on record premiums

Posted on February 27, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on China aluminium users to cut Q2 spot imports on record premiums

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

Senior Operations Specialist (LME) – ED & F Man, London

Posted on February 27, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on JOBS: Senior Operations Specialist (LME) – ED & F Man, London

LME rules will see Rusal lose ‘tens of millions of pounds’, court hears

Posted on February 27, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on LME rules will see Rusal lose ‘tens of millions of pounds’, court hears

WEF Scoping Paper: Mining and Metals in a Sustainable World

Posted on February 26, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on WEF Scoping Paper: Mining and Metals in a Sustainable World

China steel, iron ore futures fall for 6th day, spot ore at near 8-mth low

Posted on February 26, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on China steel, iron ore futures fall for 6th day, spot ore at near 8-mth low

Chinese lead ingot market keeps slow

Posted on February 26, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Chinese lead ingot market keeps slow

Where Will Copper ETFs Go From Here?

Posted on February 26, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Where Will Copper ETFs Go From Here?

Barclays explains why China’s Copper imports hit record high in January

Posted on February 26, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Barclays explains why China’s Copper imports hit record high in January

Mirabela noteholders seize control of nickel miner

Posted on February 26, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Mirabela noteholders seize control of nickel miner

Tin Floor Price Set by Indonesia Bourse to Help Mining Companies

Posted on February 26, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Tin Floor Price Set by Indonesia Bourse to Help Mining Companies

Alcoa renews long-term power supply contracts for three Quebec smelters

Posted on February 26, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Alcoa renews long-term power supply contracts for three Quebec smelters

China’s Jan unwrought magnesium exports jump 59% on year to 21,732 mt

Posted on February 26, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on China’s Jan unwrought magnesium exports jump 59% on year to 21,732 mt

Copper Mail: Aurubis.

Posted on February 26, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Copper Mail: Aurubis (Feb 2014)

Copper treatment fees fall in February – Aurubis

Posted on February 26, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Copper treatment fees fall in February – Aurubis

Chinese copper users put spot purchases on hold

Posted on February 26, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Chinese copper users put spot purchases on hold