Author Archives: jvbmetals

COLUMN-As LME looks east, CME throws down challenge in west: Andy Home #LME #metals #CME

Posted on May 25, 2015 by jvbmetals

COLUMN-As LME looks east, CME throws down challenge in west: Andy Home

Posted in Industry news, People, companies & exchanges | Comments Off on COLUMN-As LME looks east, CME throws down challenge in west: Andy Home #LME #metals #CME

Peru Declares 2-Month Martial Law in Area of Disputed Copper Mine – WSJ.

Posted on May 24, 2015 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Peru Declares 2-Month Martial Law in Area of Disputed Copper Mine | WSJ #metals

Citi, Mercuria both claim win in China metals case

Posted on May 22, 2015 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Citi, Mercuria both claim win in China metals case #metals #LME

Trafigura’s global metals trading chief Simon Collins resigns

Posted on May 22, 2015 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Trafigura’s global metals trading chief Simon Collins resigns #metals

China’s slowing economy ‘zombifies’ its steel industry, as optimism creeps into US scrap

Posted on May 22, 2015 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on AUDIO: Platts Metals Meltdown Podcast: China’s slowing economy ‘zombifies’ its steel industry, as optimism creeps into US scrap #steel

Red Kite co-founder plans new Orion metals fund – sources

Posted on May 22, 2015 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Red Kite co-founder plans new Orion metals fund – sources #metals

COLUMN-Hong Kong’s bold, but uncertain pitch for China commodity trade: Russell

Posted on May 22, 2015 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on COLUMN-Hong Kong’s bold, but uncertain pitch for China commodity trade: Russell #metals #LME

JOBS: Commodity Manager (Metals), Cheshire, UK

Posted on May 22, 2015 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on JOBS: Commodity Manager (Metals), Cheshire, UK #metals #jobs

JOBS: Physical Base Metals Trader, Singapore

Posted on May 21, 2015 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on JOBS: Physical Base Metals Trader, Singapore #jobs #metals

Indonesia aims 11.8m tonnes processed nickel output in 2015

Posted on May 21, 2015 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Indonesia aims 11.8m tonnes processed nickel output in 2015 #metals

Australian government says no to inquiry into iron ore industry

Posted on May 21, 2015 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Australian government says no to inquiry into iron ore industry #ironore

Aluminum financing to continue in non-registered LME warehouses: Macquarie

Posted on May 21, 2015 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Aluminum financing to continue in non-registered LME warehouses: Macquarie #metals #LME

First Quantum eyes copper recovery; boosts project spending

Posted on May 21, 2015 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on First Quantum eyes copper recovery; boosts project spending #metals

Glencore’s Zambia mining unit completes refinery upgrade

Posted on May 21, 2015 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Glencore’s Zambia mining unit completes refinery upgrade #metals

CME developing European gold futures contract: sources

Posted on May 21, 2015 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on CME developing European gold futures contract: sources #precious #metals

Century Aluminum hiring temporary replacement workers for smelter: USW

Posted on May 21, 2015 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Century Aluminum hiring temporary replacement workers for smelter: USW #metals

Chinese Gold Standard Would Need a Rate 50 Times Bullion’s Price

Posted on May 21, 2015 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Chinese Gold Standard Would Need a Rate 50 Times Bullion’s Price #precious #metals

EU Smelters, Refiners Face Minerals-Sourcing Onus in Draft Law

Posted on May 21, 2015 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on EU Smelters, Refiners Face Minerals-Sourcing Onus in Draft Law #metals

Rastogi pays £5.4m of £20m confiscation order

Posted on May 21, 2015 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Rastogi pays £5.4m of £20m confiscation order

UBS Shielded From Charges in US Precious-Metals Probe

Posted on May 21, 2015 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on UBS Shielded From Charges in US Precious-Metals Probe #precious #metals

Zinc Stockpiles Climbing Most in Two Years Signals Ample Supply

Posted on May 21, 2015 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Zinc Stockpiles Climbing Most in Two Years Signals Ample Supply #metals #LME

China’s refined copper consumption expected to rise 4%-5% on year in 2015

Posted on May 21, 2015 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on China’s refined copper consumption expected to rise 4%-5% on year in 2015 #metals

NEAPME launches its 2nd Generation Exchange Trading System

Posted on May 20, 2015 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on NEAPME launches its 2nd Generation Exchange Trading System #precious #metals

Commodity Inform (May 2015) talent changes – people moves – stats – observations and stories).

Posted on May 20, 2015 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Commodity Inform (May 2015) talent changes, people moves #jobs #commodities #metals

Norilsk Nickel looks to China with new copper mine

Posted on May 20, 2015 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Norilsk Nickel looks to China with new copper mine | FT.com #metals

Deficit, surplus or balance: What are the real fundamentals of the global nickel market? « The Barrel Blog.

Posted on May 20, 2015 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Deficit, surplus or balance: What are the real fundamentals of the global nickel market? « The Barrel Blog #metals

Japanese spot aluminum import premiums fall to $110-130/mt to LME

Posted on May 20, 2015 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Japanese spot aluminum import premiums fall to $110-130/mt to LME #metals

CME; scratching an itch | Lord Copper.

Posted on May 20, 2015 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on CME; scratching an itch | Lord Copper #LME #CME #metals

HKEx works on commodities link with China

Posted on May 20, 2015 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on HKEx works on commodities link with China #LME #metals

Chinese metals hedge funds aim to lure Western investors: Jeremy Goldwyn, Sucden

Posted on May 20, 2015 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Chinese metals hedge funds aim to lure Western investors: Jeremy Goldwyn, Sucden #metals #LME

LME says develops improved warehouse receipt system

Posted on May 20, 2015 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on LME says develops improved warehouse receipt system #LME #metals

Goldman Sachs’ gloom puts a dent in aluminium revival hopes

Posted on May 19, 2015 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Goldman Sachs’ gloom puts a dent in aluminium revival hopes #metals

JOBS: Head of Commodity Trading, London

Posted on May 19, 2015 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on JOBS: Head of Commodity Trading, London #jobs #commodities #metals

Rio, Mongolia Agree to Restart Oyu Tolgoi Development

Posted on May 19, 2015 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Rio, Mongolia Agree to Restart Oyu Tolgoi Development #metals

Nyrstar agrees sale option for Peruvian mine.

Posted on May 19, 2015 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Nyrstar agrees sale option for Peruvian mine #metals

Glencore Share Lock-ups End as Commodities Markets Gloom Abounds #commodities

Posted on May 19, 2015 by jvbmetals

Glencore Share Lock-ups End as Commodities Markets Gloom Abounds

Posted in People, companies & exchanges | Comments Off on Glencore Share Lock-ups End as Commodities Markets Gloom Abounds #commodities

Norilsk Nickel to focus on the development of deposit with metal reserves for $1 trillion.

Posted on May 18, 2015 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Norilsk Nickel to focus on the development of deposit with metal reserves for $1 trillion #metals

LME nickel inventories at ‘turning point’: Norilsk Nickel

Posted on May 18, 2015 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on LME nickel inventories at ‘turning point’: Norilsk Nickel #metals

Potanin Says Sanctions Impact Waning

Posted on May 18, 2015 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Potanin Says Sanctions Impact Waning #metals

CME, with JPM nod, to launch zinc contract, upping LME battle

Posted on May 18, 2015 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on CME, with JPM nod, to launch zinc contract, upping LME battle #metals #LME #CME