Category Archives: Industry news

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

Glencore-Merafe settles Q1 Europe ferrochrome price 6% lower on quarter

Posted on December 21, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Glencore-Merafe settles Q1 Europe ferrochrome price 6% lower on quarter #metals #ferro

Japan aluminum buyers, producers move closer in Q1 talks on lower offers

Posted on December 21, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Japan aluminum buyers, producers move closer in Q1 talks on lower offers #metals

Zambian Mine Royalty Rise to Cost 12,000 Jobs, Chamber Says

Posted on December 21, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Zambian Mine Royalty Rise to Cost 12,000 Jobs, Chamber Says #metals

Solving the mystery of China’s domestic bauxite production

Posted on December 20, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Solving the mystery of China’s domestic bauxite production #metals

China’s top lead smelter to slash output amid price slump

Posted on December 19, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on China’s top lead smelter to slash output amid price slump #metals

Moving target: How China steel data masks scale of glut.

Posted on December 19, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Moving target: How China steel data masks scale of glut #China #steel

Codelco approves $3.3 billion investment for Chuquicamata

Posted on December 19, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Codelco approves $3.3 billion investment for Chuquicamata #metals

Bank of China opens commodity business centre in London #commodities #metals

Posted on December 19, 2014 by jvbmetals

Bank of China opens commodity business centre in London

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CHART: China vs copper – much better than you think

Posted on December 19, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on CHART: China vs copper – much better than you think #metals

Venezuela restarts nickel output at Loma de Niquel

Posted on December 18, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Venezuela restarts nickel output at Loma de Niquel

Sherritt says US exports possible if Cuba embargo lifts

Posted on December 18, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Sherritt says US exports possible if Cuba embargo lifts #metals

COLUMN-Qingdao scandal casts a long shadow over metal markets: Andy Home

Posted on December 18, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on COLUMN-Qingdao scandal casts a long shadow over metal markets: Andy Home #LME #metals

China Demand Drop Pushes Iron Ore Shipping Rates to 5-Year Low #ironore

Posted on December 17, 2014 by jvbmetals

China Demand Drop Pushes Iron Ore Shipping Rates to 5-Year Low

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COLUMN-Glencore’s Pacorini entrenches LME warehousing position: Andy Home

Posted on December 15, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on COLUMN-Glencore’s Pacorini entrenches LME warehousing position: Andy Home #LME #metals

First Quantum shuts Australia nickel plant after acid spill

Posted on December 15, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on First Quantum shuts Australia nickel plant after acid spill #metals

ArcelorMittal, Tata Steel to start hedging iron ore: Sources

Posted on December 15, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on ArcelorMittal, Tata Steel to start hedging iron ore: Sources #ironore

LME chief says European rules are hitting growth #LME #metals

Posted on December 14, 2014 by jvbmetals

LME chief says European rules are hitting growth

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New China free trade zones to lift growth

Posted on December 14, 2014 by jvbmetals

New China free trade zones to lift growth

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JOBS: LME Brokerage Services – Sales & Risk, London #jobs #LME #metals

Posted on December 13, 2014 by jvbmetals

JOBS: LME Brokerage Services – Sales & Risk, London

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Aurubis CEO sees sharp rise in 2015 copper treatment charges #metals

Posted on December 13, 2014 by jvbmetals

Aurubis CEO sees sharp rise in 2015 copper treatment charges

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Nickel prices should increase, economist says

Posted on December 12, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Nickel prices should increase, economist says #metals

US sheet steel buyers sit tight, debate Q1 price momentum

Posted on December 12, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on US sheet steel buyers sit tight, debate Q1 price momentum #steel

Taseko Updates Copper Price Protection Program

Posted on December 12, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Taseko Updates Copper Price Protection Program #metals

Indonesia’s new tin export rules may tip market back into deficit

Posted on December 12, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Indonesia’s new tin export rules may tip market back into deficit #metals

Central Economic Working Conference Brief

Posted on December 12, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Central Economic Working Conference Brief #China #macro #metals

Zinc premiums in Asia hit 2-yr low on Chinese selling

Posted on December 12, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Zinc premiums in Asia hit 2-yr low on Chinese selling -sources #metals

Freeport resumes processing at sole U.S. copper smelter

Posted on December 12, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Freeport resumes processing at sole U.S. copper smelter #metals

Looking ahead: Evolution of alumina trade dynamics | Platts Metals Focus podcast.

Posted on December 12, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Looking ahead: Evolution of alumina trade dynamics | Platts Metals Focus podcast #metals

Dominant holder highlights problems in aluminium market

Posted on December 11, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Dominant holder highlights problems in aluminium market – FT.com #metals

COLUMN-Copper bears bet on surplus, but can miners deliver?: Andy Home

Posted on December 11, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on COLUMN-Copper bears bet on surplus, but can miners deliver?: Andy Home #metals

Aluminum premiums expected to hit record high in 2015: survey

Posted on December 11, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Aluminum premiums expected to hit record high in 2015: survey

German competition watchdog closes cartel case against steel makers

Posted on December 11, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on German competition watchdog closes cartel case against steel makers #steel

South Africa says Eskom has funds to operate until Jan 2015

Posted on December 11, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on South Africa says Eskom has funds to operate until Jan 2015 #metals #ferro

Stainless market improves in time for year-end

Posted on December 11, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Stainless market improves in time for year-end #stainless

Eurometaux lobbies for equivalent conditions for recycling

Posted on December 11, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Eurometaux lobbies for equivalent conditions for recycling ##metals #scrap

Rusal to increase aluminum powder production to expand market share

Posted on December 11, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Rusal to increase aluminum powder production to expand market share #metals

Turn a 200kt copper surplus into 1.6mt deficit in 3 easy slides

Posted on December 11, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Turn a 200kt copper surplus into 1.6mt deficit in 3 easy slides #metals #copper

Spot Copper in Shanghai Quoted at RMB 0 90 mt Discounts

Posted on December 11, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Spot Copper in Shanghai Quoted at RMB 0 90 mt Discounts #metals

China pumps $65 billion into interbank market

Posted on December 11, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on China pumps $65 billion into interbank market #metals #China

Iron Ore Miners Battling Price Slump Halt Exports From India

Posted on December 11, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Iron Ore Miners Battling Price Slump Halt Exports From India #ironore