Author Archives: jvbmetals

Miners’ greed led to cartelisation: Vinod Nowal

Posted on February 9, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Miners’ greed led to cartelisation: Vinod Nowal

Glencore plays ‘deal or no deal’ with China on prize copper asset

Posted on February 9, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Glencore plays ‘deal or no deal’ with China on prize copper asset

Metals demand to remain ‘reasonably strong’ in 2014, but down on year: JP Morgan

Posted on February 9, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Metals demand to remain ‘reasonably strong’ in 2014, but down on year: JP Morgan

US silicon/FeSi producer Globe increases spot price exposure: CEO

Posted on February 9, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on US silicon/FeSi producer Globe increases spot price exposure: CEO

Zinc Producers Raise Premiums as Supply Tightens

Posted on February 9, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Zinc Producers Raise Premiums as Supply Tightens

Rio Tinto’s head of business development leaves

Posted on February 9, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Rio Tinto’s head of business development leaves

Volatile iron ore pricing boosts derivatives trading.

Posted on February 9, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on VIDEO: Volatile iron ore pricing boosts derivatives trading | Platts

COLUMN-The return of the LME warehousing tsar: Andy Home

Posted on February 9, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on COLUMN-The return of the LME warehousing tsar: Andy Home

Chinese villagers mob police in environmental spat: Xinhua

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ArcelorMittal considers buying part or all of Italy’s Ilva – report

Posted on February 9, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on ArcelorMittal considers buying part or all of Italy’s Ilva – report

JPMorgan’s Masters Said to Withdraw From CFTC Advisory Panel

Posted on February 7, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on JPMorgan’s Masters Said to Withdraw From CFTC Advisory Panel

VIDEO: How will EMIR impact brokers, clients? | Metal Bulletin.

Posted on February 7, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on VIDEO: How will EMIR impact brokers, clients? | Metal Bulletin

The Monthly Prompt – Feb 2014.

Posted on February 7, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on LME: The Monthly Prompt – Feb 2014

Dog Plot Against Sochi Olympics and Putin: Sharik and Deripaska Save Russia’s Reputation, But Not in Time to Save Deripaska from Potanin | John Helmer

Posted on February 7, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Dog Plot Against Sochi Olympics and Putin: Sharik and Deripaska Save Russia’s Reputation, But Not in Time to Save Deripaska from Potanin | John Helmer

CBA Daily Alert: Chart of the Day: China’s alumina output lifts  17.5% y/y in 2013

Posted on February 7, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on CBA Daily Alert: Chart of the Day: China’s alumina output lifts 17.5% y/y in 2013

India: Investors in commodity exchanges jump ship

Posted on February 7, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on India: Investors in commodity exchanges jump ship

CME Is ‘On Track’ With Aluminum Contract as Premium Trade Surges

Posted on February 7, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on CME Is ‘On Track’ With Aluminum Contract as Premium Trade Surges

Surge in US aluminum premiums may be short-lived with softening looming: analyst

Posted on February 7, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Surge in US aluminum premiums may be short-lived with softening looming: analyst

Gold could fall to $1,000/oz: BofA Merrill Lynch

Posted on February 7, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Gold could fall to $1,000/oz: BofA Merrill Lynch

China alumina prices flat as market returns, awaits direction

Posted on February 7, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on China alumina prices flat as market returns, awaits direction

Mitsubishi UFJ Securities International to close commodity ops

Posted on February 7, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Mitsubishi UFJ Securities International to close commodity ops

Indonesia miners must pay smelter cash guarantee -govt officials

Posted on February 7, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Indonesia miners must pay smelter cash guarantee -govt officials

Glencore loses third key member of aluminum business in a year

Posted on February 7, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Glencore loses third key member of aluminum business in a year

Trumped on JPMorgan, Macquarie’s chance for commodity deal wanes

Posted on February 7, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Trumped on JPMorgan, Macquarie’s chance for commodity deal wanes

COLUMN-Tin, a tale of two exchanges: Andy Home

Posted on February 7, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on COLUMN-Tin, a tale of two exchanges: Andy Home

Minmetals Said to Be Near Deal to Buy Glencore’s Las Bambas Mine

Posted on February 6, 2014 by jvbmetals

http://mobile.businessweek.com/news/2014-02-06/minmetals-said-to-be-near-deal-to-buy-glencore-s-las-bambas-mine

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Schupan eyes growth, hires scrap veterans

Posted on February 6, 2014 by jvbmetals

http://www.amm.com/Article/3306555/Schupan-eyes-growth-hires-scrap-veterans.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+amm%2FlYql+%28Top+Stories%29

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Midwest aluminum premiums wobble

Posted on February 6, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Midwest aluminum premiums wobble

ANALYSIS: Mercuria seen as last man standing for JPMorgan commodities unit | Platts

Posted on February 6, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on ANALYSIS: Mercuria seen as last man standing for JPMorgan commodities unit | Platts

ALUMINA AUSTRALIA: Dips to $333/mt on abundant supply

Posted on February 6, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on ALUMINA AUSTRALIA: Dips to $333/mt on abundant supply

JPMorgan Said to Pick Mercuria for Commodities Unit Sale

Posted on February 6, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on JPMorgan Said to Pick Mercuria for Commodities Unit Sale

India Resources Limited mulls restarting Rakha copper mines

Posted on February 6, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on India Resources Limited mulls restarting Rakha copper mines

Guessing game continues over aluminium demand

Posted on February 6, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Guessing game continues over aluminium demand

CBA Daily Alert: LME to increase its investigative powers

Posted on February 6, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on CBA Daily Alert: LME to increase its investigative powers

Turkish imported steel scrap price takes major knock in order to stimulate purchasing

Posted on February 6, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Turkish imported steel scrap price takes major knock in order to stimulate purchasing

Steady demand sees Grade A copper cathode stay flat in Europe

Posted on February 6, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Steady demand sees Grade A copper cathode stay flat in Europe

Rare Earths gloom seems to be lifting – Ecclestone

Posted on February 6, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Rare Earths gloom seems to be lifting – Ecclestone

Iron ore at 7-month low, swaps ease ahead of China`s return

Posted on February 6, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Iron ore at 7-month low, swaps ease ahead of China`s return

Copper recycler set for float

Posted on February 6, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Copper recycler set for float

Factbox: JPMorgan’s physical commodity trading

Posted on February 6, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Factbox: JPMorgan’s physical commodity trading