Author Archives: jvbmetals

China invests $1.25-b in New Caledonia nickel mine

Posted on October 8, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on China invests $1.25-b in New Caledonia nickel mine #metals

London Metal Exchange: LME proceeds with warehousing reforms.

Posted on October 8, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on London Metal Exchange: LME proceeds with warehousing reforms #LME #metals

Glencore may take another run at merging with Rio Tinto

Posted on October 8, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Glencore may take another run at merging with Rio Tinto #metals #mining

Constellium to acquire Wise Metals

Posted on October 8, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Constellium to acquire Wise Metals #metals

Glencore-Rio Has Industry Evaluating Future: Real M&A

Posted on October 8, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Glencore-Rio Has Industry Evaluating Future: Real M&A #metals #mining

Freeport’s Indonesia copper mine must improve safety or face more protests – union

Posted on October 8, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Freeport’s Indonesia copper mine must improve safety or face more protests – union #metals

As money runs out, fallen Brazilian tycoon Batista faces the law

Posted on October 8, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on As money runs out, fallen Brazilian tycoon Batista faces the law #ironore

European Commission launches anti-dumping probe into aluminum foil imports from Russia. #metals

Posted on October 8, 2014 by jvbmetals

http://www.platts.com/latest-news/metals/emea/european-commission-launches-anti-dumping-probe-26898746?wt.mc_id=energybulletin_metalssteel_campaign_100814&wt.tsrc=eloqua

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London Metal Exchange wins court appeal vs Rusal on warehousing

Posted on October 8, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on London Metal Exchange wins court appeal vs Rusal on warehousing #LME #metals

CBA Commodities – Daily Alert: IMF cuts world growth forecasts

Posted on October 8, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on CBA Commodities – Daily Alert: IMF cuts world growth forecasts

Indonesia tin exports surge in September

Posted on October 8, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Indonesia tin exports surge in September #metals

Trading Houses May Sit on $13 Billion Risk, Daiwa Says

Posted on October 8, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Trading Houses May Sit on $13 Billion Risk, Daiwa Says #commodities

Morgan Stanley Boosts Aluminum Forecast on Demand ‘Tailwind’

Posted on October 8, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Morgan Stanley Boosts Aluminum Forecast on Demand ‘Tailwind’ #metals

Glencore’s Chinalco talks – Poor timing | Black China Blog.

Posted on October 8, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Glencore’s Chinalco talks – Poor timing | Black China Blog #ironore #metals

JOBS: Steel Trader/General Manager (Africa Region), London

Posted on October 8, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on JOBS: Steel Trader/General Manager (Africa Region), London #jobs #steel

EMED Mining on Track to Start Rio Tinto Copper Mine Ahead of Schedule

Posted on October 8, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on EMED Mining on Track to Start Rio Tinto Copper Mine Ahead of Schedule #metals

US confirms duties on some steel imports from Asia, Europe

Posted on October 8, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on US confirms duties on some steel imports from Asia, Europe #steel

Europe’s copper smelters eye 20 pct hike in 2015 processing fees

Posted on October 8, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Europe’s copper smelters eye 20 pct hike in 2015 processing fees #metals

UK court to issue ruling on Wednesday in LME/Rusal case

Posted on October 7, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on UK court to issue ruling on Wednesday in LME/Rusal case #metals #LME

Rio Tinto Rejected Takeover Approach From Glencore – Bloomberg.

Posted on October 7, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Rio Tinto Rejected Takeover Approach From Glencore – Bloomberg #metals #mining

German August industry output plunges most in 5-1/2 years

Posted on October 7, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on German August industry output plunges most in 5-1/2 years #metals

A Rio Tinto Acquisition Could Face Hurdles

Posted on October 7, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on A Rio Tinto Acquisition Could Face Hurdles #metals #mining

World Steel Association – worldsteel Short Range Outlook 2014-2015.

Posted on October 7, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on World Steel Association – worldsteel Short Range Outlook 2014-2015 #steel

CBA Commodities – Daily Alert: BHP aims to cut iron ore costs

Posted on October 7, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on CBA Commodities – Daily Alert: BHP aims to cut iron ore costs

Canada miner Lundin to buy Freeport copper mine in Chile

Posted on October 7, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Lundin to buy Freeport copper mine in Chile #metals

Japan second-half copper output to rise 3 pct on solid local demand.

Posted on October 7, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Japan second-half copper output to rise 3 pct on solid local demand #metals

Rio turned down Glencore merger idea

Posted on October 7, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Rio turned down Glencore merger idea | FT.com #metals #mining

Chicago Drinks with the LME

Posted on October 6, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Chicago Drinks with the LME, Nov 4th #metals #LME

JOBS: Shipping / Logistics Controller, Metals (9 -12mth contract), London

Posted on October 6, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on JOBS: Shipping / Logistics Controller, Metals (9 -12mth contract), London #jobs #metals

Australia: Hopes rise for RET deal as aluminium reprieve flagged

Posted on October 6, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Australia: Hopes rise for RET deal as aluminium reprieve flagged #metals

Noranda loses Missouri power rate complaint

Posted on October 6, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Noranda loses Missouri power rate complaint #metals

WSA downgrades global forecast for steel use amid China slowdown

Posted on October 6, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on WSA downgrades global forecast for steel use amid China slowdown #steel #China

Zambia mines minister says Glencore unit lay-offs illegal

Posted on October 6, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Zambia mines minister says Glencore unit lay-offs illegal #metals

JOBS: Precious Metal Clearing & Physical Desk Associate – JP Morgan, London

Posted on October 6, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on JOBS: Precious Metal Clearing & Physical Desk Associate – JP Morgan, London #precious #metals

BHP aims to slash iron ore costs to become cheapest supplier

Posted on October 6, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on BHP aims to slash iron ore costs to become cheapest supplier #ironore

Japan’s Pan Pacific to raise H2 copper output by 5 pct yr/yr

Posted on October 6, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Japan’s Pan Pacific to raise H2 copper output by 5 pct yr/yr #metals

#JPMorgan didn’t sell its #metals #trading business to #Mercuria; sources say “other options” available, though not clear what they are — Claire Hack (@ClaireHack_MB) October 6, 2014

Posted on October 6, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on JPMorgan didn’t sell its metals trading business to Mercuria; sources

LME WEEK 2014 – What’s on and where?

Posted on October 6, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on LME WEEK 2014 – What’s on and where? #metals #LME

JOBS: Sales Specialist, Metals & Mining – Thomson Reuters, Moscow

Posted on October 5, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on JOBS: Sales Specialist, Metals & Mining – Thomson Reuters, Moscow #jobs #metals

Mercuria considers Henry Bath stake sale | FT

Posted on October 5, 2014 by jvbmetals

Mercuria considers Henry Bath stake sale

Posted in People, companies & exchanges | Comments Off on Mercuria considers Henry Bath stake sale | FT