Category Archives: Industry news

Links to notable metals news freely available on the web, aggregated for your convenience.

S. Korea aluminium premium drops, could help buyers in Japan benchmark talks

Posted on February 26, 2015 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on S. Korea aluminium premium drops, could help buyers in Japan benchmark talks #metals

Copper Substitution Can Only Go So Far — Market Talk

Posted on February 26, 2015 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Copper Substitution Can Only Go So Far — Market Talk #metals

Cash Is Leaving The Copper Industry — Market Talk

Posted on February 26, 2015 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Cash Is Leaving The Copper Industry — Market Talk #metals

German Copper Demand Is Holding Up — Market Talk

Posted on February 26, 2015 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on German Copper Demand Is Holding Up — Market Talk #metals

Zambia’s Tough Stance on Miners Not All It Seems — Market Talk

Posted on February 26, 2015 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Zambia’s Tough Stance on Miners Not All It Seems — Market Talk #metals

Mining Firms in Chile Face Environmental Challenges — Market Talk

Posted on February 26, 2015 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Mining Firms in Chile Face Environmental Challenges — Market Talk #metals

China’s Role in Copper Market is Changing — Market Talk

Posted on February 26, 2015 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on China’s Role in Copper Market is Changing — Market Talk #metals

Producers seek Q2 aluminium premium of $415-425/T from Japan buyers

Posted on February 26, 2015 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Producers seek Q2 aluminium premium of $415-425/T from Japan buyers #metals

Zambian ex-mines minister found guilty of corruption

Posted on February 25, 2015 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Zambian ex-mines minister found guilty of corruption #metals

Drought in Chile curbs copper production, to trim global surplus

Posted on February 25, 2015 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Drought in Chile curbs copper production, to trim global surplus #metals

US steel filing unfair trade cases is a dangerous proposition | The Barrel Blog.

Posted on February 25, 2015 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on US steel filing unfair trade cases is a dangerous proposition | The Barrel Blog #steel

Vale to pay Newfoundland $230-million for nickel export boost ‘This is not acceptable’: Nunatsiavut president

Posted on February 25, 2015 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Vale to pay Newfoundland $230-million for nickel export boost #metals

Global ferrochrome market to be in 11,000-mt deficit in 2015: Yildirim

Posted on February 25, 2015 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Global ferrochrome market to be in 11,000-mt deficit in 2015: Yildirim #metals #ferro

Has the China RRR cut put a bottom in copper?

Posted on February 25, 2015 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Has the China RRR cut put a bottom in copper? #metals

Copper Signal May Be Flashing Green | WSJ

Posted on February 25, 2015 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Copper Signal May Be Flashing Green | WSJ #metals

BHP Sounds Warning as Casualties Mount in Iron Ore Price War

Posted on February 25, 2015 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on BHP Sounds Warning as Casualties Mount in Iron Ore Price War #ironore

Mitsui cuts zinc fees for first time in 6 years

Posted on February 25, 2015 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Mitsui cuts zinc fees for first time in 6 years #metals

BASF and Toda Kogyo form cathode active materials JV in Japan

Posted on February 25, 2015 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on BASF and Toda Kogyo form cathode active materials JV in Japan #metals

The Gospel according to Xi who must be obeyed

Posted on February 25, 2015 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on The Gospel according to Xi who must be obeyed #metals #aluminium

KCM to ramp up Zambian copper output as VAT rebates restart

Posted on February 24, 2015 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on KCM to ramp up Zambian copper output as VAT rebates restart #metals

Wells Fargo expands metals business with London desk-sources

Posted on February 24, 2015 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Wells Fargo expands metals business with London desk-sources #jobs #metals #LME

COLUMN-Aluminium restarts not just a matter of price: Andy Home

Posted on February 24, 2015 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on COLUMN-Aluminium restarts not just a matter of price: Andy Home #metals

Copper Tells Two Stories on Global Economy – WSJ.

Posted on February 24, 2015 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Copper Tells Two Stories on Global Economy – WSJ #metals

US investigating big banks on possible precious metal price rigging: WSJ

Posted on February 24, 2015 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on US investigating big banks on possible precious metal price rigging: WSJ #precious #metals

BHP Billiton sees profits drop 31pc as commodity markets collapse #metals #mining

Posted on February 24, 2015 by jvbmetals

BHP Billiton sees profits drop 31pc as commodity markets collapse

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Commodities explained: China’s new normal | FT.com

Posted on February 23, 2015 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Commodities explained: China’s new normal | FT.com #metals #China

Zambia simplifies VAT refunds to resolve row with mining companies

Posted on February 23, 2015 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Zambia simplifies VAT refunds to resolve row with mining companies #metals

Zambia’s Mine Workers Down Tools Over Uncertainty After Barrick Gold Drawdown.

Posted on February 23, 2015 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Zambia’s Mine Workers Down Tools Over Uncertainty After Barrick Gold Drawdown #metals

Japan aluminum: Q2 premium talks expected to start Feb 24

Posted on February 23, 2015 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Japan aluminum: Q2 premium talks expected to start Feb 24 #metals

CME fines broker Newedge $1.75 million for metals market violations

Posted on February 23, 2015 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on CME fines broker Newedge $1.75 million for metals market violations #metals #CME #LME

Commodity Super Cycle Reinforcing Strength: Currie #metals #commodities

Posted on February 22, 2015 by jvbmetals

Commodity Super Cycle Reinforcing Strength: Currie

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Global January daily aluminum output flat on month: IAI

Posted on February 20, 2015 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Global January daily aluminum output flat on month: IAI #metals

Japan’s spot aluminum premium falls as gap between sellers, buyers widens

Posted on February 20, 2015 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Japan’s spot aluminum premium falls as gap between sellers, buyers widens #metals

COLUMN-Still much darkness in LME’s transparency drive: Andy Home

Posted on February 20, 2015 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on COLUMN-Still much darkness in LME’s transparency drive: Andy Home #metals #LME

Indonesia to allow mine contract extension earlier than two years out

Posted on February 20, 2015 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Indonesia to allow mine contract extension earlier than two years out #metals

Winland Ocean Shipping files for bankruptcy.

Posted on February 20, 2015 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Winland Ocean Shipping files for bankruptcy #ironore #bulk #commodities

Xīn Nián Kuài Lè! 新年快乐! #KungHeiFatChoy

Posted on February 20, 2015 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Xīn Nián Kuài Lè! 新年快乐! #KungHeiFatChoy

What Does China’s Lunar New Year Mean for Copper?

Posted on February 20, 2015 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on What Does China’s Lunar New Year Mean for Copper? #metals

Rio Tinto Alcan to expand Canadian smelters

Posted on February 20, 2015 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Rio Tinto Alcan to expand Canadian smelters #metals

European aluminium premiums plunge in wild market

Posted on February 19, 2015 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on European aluminium premiums plunge in wild market #metals