Category Archives: Industry news

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Commodities Explained: Qingdao | FT.com.

Posted on January 19, 2015 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Commodities Explained: Qingdao | FT.com #metals

HudBay expects to more than triple copper output as new mines come on line.

Posted on January 19, 2015 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on HudBay expects to more than triple copper output as new mines come on line #metals

China Steel’s price cuts show uncertainty over global demand

Posted on January 19, 2015 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on China Steel’s price cuts show uncertainty over global demand #steel

Surprise role of copper in Zambia election.

Posted on January 19, 2015 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Surprise role of copper in Zambia election #metals

China: Miners line up to feed consumption lifted by expansion

Posted on January 19, 2015 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on China: Miners line up to feed consumption lifted by expansion #metals #mining

Chinese ferromoly prices nosedive despite stable prices in global markets

Posted on January 19, 2015 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Chinese ferromoly prices nosedive despite stable prices in global markets #ferro #metals

Port Hedland to Apache Evacuate as Australia Cyclone Looms

Posted on January 19, 2015 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Port Hedland to Apache Evacuate as Australia Cyclone Looms #ironore

China grid investment to boost copper consumption -state research firm.

Posted on January 19, 2015 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on China grid investment to boost copper consumption -state research firm #metals

Exclusive – China aluminium: VAT refund under review

Posted on January 19, 2015 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Exclusive – China aluminium: VAT refund under review #metals

First Quantum nickel mine still closed after chemical spill

Posted on January 17, 2015 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on First Quantum nickel mine still closed after chemical spill #metals

Zambia-Tanzania copper railway line reopens after strike ends

Posted on January 17, 2015 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Zambia-Tanzania copper railway line reopens after strike ends #metals

Chinese funds aggressively shorting commodities linked to copper dive #metals

Posted on January 17, 2015 by jvbmetals

Chinese funds aggressively shorting commodities linked to copper dive

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Deutsche Bank’s Sporre on copper price slump.

Posted on January 16, 2015 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on VIDEO: Deutsche Bank’s Sporre on copper price slump #metals

COLUMN-Sorry to break the news, but Dr Copper isn’t real! Andy Home

Posted on January 16, 2015 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on COLUMN-Sorry to break the news, but Dr Copper isn’t real! Andy Home #metals

Japan aluminium stocks hit record high as imports rise

Posted on January 16, 2015 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Japan aluminium stocks hit record high as imports rise #metals

Copper spreads flare out as two investors keep tight grip on stock.

Posted on January 16, 2015 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Copper spreads flare out as two investors keep tight grip on stock #metals #LME

Copper ETFs Tumble as World Bank Cuts Global Growth Forecast

Posted on January 15, 2015 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Copper ETFs Tumble as World Bank Cuts Global Growth Forecast – ETF News And Commentary #metals

Brazil: Aluminum items import tax rates reduced

Posted on January 15, 2015 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Brazil: Aluminum items import tax rates reduced

Nickel Outlook for 2015: Competing Suppliers to Watch for Q1

Posted on January 15, 2015 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Nickel Outlook for 2015: Competing Suppliers to Watch for Q1 #metals

MetalPrices.com acquired by Argus Media

Posted on January 15, 2015 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on MetalPrices.com acquired by Argus Media #metals

Iron ore prices weak on further 100 mil mt supply addition: Macquarie

Posted on January 15, 2015 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Iron ore prices weak on further 100 mil mt supply addition: Macquarie #ironore

Help us China, you’re our only hope

Posted on January 15, 2015 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Help us China, you’re our only hope: Laurenceson #ironore

China’s Qingdao shakeout to limit impact of copper rout

Posted on January 15, 2015 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on China’s Qingdao shakeout to limit impact of copper rout #metals

Copper’s Collapse Poised to Spur Buying by China’s Stockpiler

Posted on January 15, 2015 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Copper’s Collapse Poised to Spur Buying by China’s Stockpiler #metals

China’s Dirty Laundry Points Path to Next Metal Winners #metals

Posted on January 15, 2015 by jvbmetals

China’s Dirty Laundry Points Path to Next Metal Winners

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Big global copper surplus? Mine cutbacks force rethink #metals

Posted on January 15, 2015 by jvbmetals

Big global copper surplus? Mine cutbacks force rethink

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Column: Copper caught in perfect bear storm, but a bull lies in wait: Andy Home #metals

Posted on January 15, 2015 by jvbmetals

Copper caught in perfect bear storm, but a bull lies in wait: Andy Home

Posted in Industry news | Comments Off on Column: Copper caught in perfect bear storm, but a bull lies in wait: Andy Home #metals

fastFT: BofA decodes copper’s message: sell equities #metals

Posted on January 15, 2015 by jvbmetals

fastFT: BofA decodes copper’s message: sell equities

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Copper accelerated towards next target | Cliff Green

Posted on January 14, 2015 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Copper accelerated towards next target | Cliff Green #metals

At what price does panic set in for copper miners?

Posted on January 14, 2015 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on At what price does panic set in for copper miners? | Mineweb #metals

Copper slumps on Chinese selling

Posted on January 14, 2015 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Copper slumps on Chinese selling | FT.com #metals

High volume rout in copper continues with prices off 5%.

Posted on January 14, 2015 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on High volume rout in copper continues with prices off 5% #LME #metals

Aluminum Powered By Energy Misfortunes.

Posted on January 14, 2015 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Aluminum Powered By Energy Misfortunes: Barrons #metals

Unforeseen Circumstances Could Rattle Up Nickel Forecasts in 2015

Posted on January 14, 2015 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Unforeseen Circumstances Could Rattle Up Nickel Forecasts in 2015 #metals

India: ‘Stainless steel industry needs government support’

Posted on January 14, 2015 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on India: ‘Stainless steel industry needs government support’ #stainless #steel

Supply overhang likely to cap molybdenum prices in near term: CPM

Posted on January 14, 2015 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Supply overhang likely to cap molybdenum prices in near term: CPM #metals

Citi expects iron ore at $58/mt in 2015, offset by FX, freight rates

Posted on January 14, 2015 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Citi expects iron ore at $58/mt in 2015, offset by FX, freight rates #ironore

Copper Tumbles Most in Six Years Amid Commodity Collapse

Posted on January 14, 2015 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Copper Tumbles Most in Six Years Amid Commodity Collapse #metals #LME

China’s steel sector needs restructuring, output is peaking – association

Posted on January 14, 2015 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on China’s steel sector needs restructuring, output is peaking – association #China #steel

Chinese aluminium smelters shut more capacity as prices dive

Posted on January 14, 2015 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Chinese aluminium smelters shut more capacity as prices dive #metals