Author Archives: jvbmetals

Zinc smelter fees seen rising amid sufficient supply

Posted on February 20, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Zinc smelter fees seen rising amid sufficient supply

Iridium Gains as Growth Spurs Demand

Posted on February 20, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Iridium Gains as Growth Spurs Demand

Bids open today for Montenegro’s Aluminum Plant, KAP.

Posted on February 20, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Bids open today for Montenegro’s Aluminum Plant, KAP

CBA Commodities – Daily Alert: China’s steel output lifts in early February

Posted on February 20, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on CBA Commodities – Daily Alert: China’s steel output lifts in early February

US aluminum producer Noranda sees shipments rise, profits down in Q4

Posted on February 20, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on US aluminum producer Noranda sees shipments rise, profits down in Q4

Freeport says not among 6 firms approved to export processed minerals

Posted on February 20, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Freeport says not among 6 firms approved to export processed minerals

COLUMN-Zinc and lead; beauties in the eye of the beholder?: Andy Home

Posted on February 20, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on COLUMN-Zinc and lead; beauties in the eye of the beholder?: Andy Home

Noranda mulling options in bid for reduced power rate

Posted on February 20, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Noranda mulling options in bid for reduced power rate

Dodgy dealings in China’s steel trade puts some big banks at risk

Posted on February 20, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Dodgy dealings in China’s steel trade puts some big banks at risk

Rusal sees lowest output in 8 years as smelters shut

Posted on February 20, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Rusal sees lowest output in 8 years as smelters shut

Macquarie argues zinc output outstripped demand in 2013, despite recent data

Posted on February 19, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Macquarie argues zinc output outstripped demand in 2013, despite recent data

What Goes Up Must Come Down… – Lord Copper.

Posted on February 19, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on What Goes Up Must Come Down… – Lord Copper

Mercuria Said in Discussions With China’s SDIC to Sell Stake

Posted on February 19, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Mercuria Said in Discussions With China’s SDIC to Sell Stake

China jockeys for seat at gold ‘fix’ table

Posted on February 19, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on China jockeys for seat at gold ‘fix’ table | FT

Molybdenum output down, consumption up slightly in Q3 2013: IMOA

Posted on February 19, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Molybdenum output down, consumption up slightly in Q3 2013: IMOA

VIDEO: Aluminium fortunes tied to global power plays.

Posted on February 19, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on VIDEO: Aluminium fortunes tied to global power plays

China proves global mettle with steel-making capacity

Posted on February 19, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on China proves global mettle with steel-making capacity

UPI tin mill sales chief Julie Renner retires

Posted on February 19, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on UPI tin mill sales chief Julie Renner retires

More on China’s ore for cash scams | MacroBusiness

Posted on February 19, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on More on China’s ore for cash scams | MacroBusiness

Japan hurt by steel import limits aimed at China

Posted on February 19, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Japan hurt by steel import limits aimed at China

Can’t see concentrate export permits until March: Indonesia.

Posted on February 19, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Can’t see concentrate export permits until March: Indonesia

The Kudu Gas Deal: Zambia’s CEC commits millions

Posted on February 19, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on The Kudu Gas Deal: Zambia’s CEC commits millions

Win “timely” for New Caledonia film about nickel Audio: New Caledonian documentary balances economics and tradition

Posted on February 19, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Win “timely” for New Caledonia film about nickel

Gold Demand Trends Full Year 2013

Posted on February 19, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on VIDEO: Gold Demand Trends Full Year 2013 – Marcus Grubb, WGC

Commerzbank – Commodities Daily: Global gold demand hit four-year low in 2013

Posted on February 19, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Commerzbank – Commodities Daily: Global gold demand hit four-year low in 2013

CBA Daily Alert: China gold demand passes India in 2013

Posted on February 19, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on CBA Daily Alert: China gold demand passes India in 2013

Standard Bank in prime position for Deutsche’s gold fix seat: sources

Posted on February 19, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Standard Bank in prime position for Deutsche’s gold fix seat: sources

JOBS: Manager, International Market Development (LatAm) – CME, Chicago

Posted on February 19, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on JOBS: Manager, International Market Development (LatAm) – CME, Chicago

FACTBOX-Aluminium smelter cutbacks and closures

Posted on February 19, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on FACTBOX-Aluminium smelter cutbacks and closures

Copper Declines as China’s Central Bank Drains Funds

Posted on February 19, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Copper Declines as China’s Central Bank Drains Funds

ANALYSIS: Rise in China demand pushes metallurgical coal market toward spot pricing

Posted on February 19, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on ANALYSIS: Rise in China demand pushes metallurgical coal market toward spot pricing

Australia’s Fortescue CEO sees little change in iron ore prices for 2014

Posted on February 19, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Australia’s Fortescue CEO sees little change in iron ore prices for 2014

Zinc 2014 benchmark TC seen $10-15 above 2013’s level: sources

Posted on February 19, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Zinc 2014 benchmark TC seen $10-15 above 2013’s level: sources

US steel industry capability utilization reaches 77%: AISI

Posted on February 19, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on US steel industry capability utilization reaches 77%: AISI

Supply glut will keep pressure on aluminium prices -BHP Billiton

Posted on February 19, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Supply glut will keep pressure on aluminium prices – BHP Billiton

Indonesia’s trade ministry looks at closing tin export loophole

Posted on February 19, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Indonesia’s trade ministry looks at closing tin export loophole

Oversupply forces aluminium industry cuts

Posted on February 19, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Oversupply forces aluminium industry cuts

China Fund Shifts Focus Away From Commodities to U.S., European Recovery Plays

Posted on February 19, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on China Fund Shifts Focus Away From Commodities to U.S., European Recovery Plays

JOBS: AVP Marketing – HKEx/LME, Singapore

Posted on February 18, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on JOBS: AVP Marketing – HKEx/LME, Singapore

JOBS: Physical Precious Metals Trader, Zurich

Posted on February 18, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on JOBS: Physical Precious Metals Trader, Zurich