Category Archives: Industry news

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

China’s MMG says zinc demand growth higher than expected

Posted on August 21, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on China’s MMG says zinc demand growth higher than expected #metals

Pilbara pop

Posted on August 21, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Pilbara pop | MacroBusiness #ironore

No Chinese aluminium made in July? | Black China Blog.

Posted on August 21, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on No Chinese aluminium made in July? | Black China Blog #metals

“Like the Fix, but with an Algorithm as Chairman” – Lord Copper.

Posted on August 20, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on “Like the Fix, but with an Algorithm as Chairman” – Lord Copper #precious #metals

China aluminum: ADC12 spot offers slip on thin trade, weak buying

Posted on August 19, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on China aluminum: ADC12 spot offers slip on thin trade, weak buying #metals

Dockers Paid Like Bankers Risk Top Iron Ore Port Handling

Posted on August 19, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Dockers Paid Like Bankers Risk Top Iron Ore Port Handling – Bloomberg #ironore

COLUMN-Testing the aluminium stock financiers: Andy Home

Posted on August 19, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on COLUMN-Testing the aluminium stock financiers: Andy Home #metals

China’s Zinc Oxide producers avg operating rate edges up in July

Posted on August 19, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on China’s Zinc Oxide producers avg operating rate edges up in July #metals

China should take cues from rare-earth ruling

Posted on August 19, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on China should take cues from rare-earth ruling #REE

Rare earth alliance to take on Hitachi

Posted on August 19, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Rare earth alliance to take on Hitachi

China’s July refined copper output jumps 19% on year to 634,000 mt

Posted on August 19, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on China’s July refined copper output jumps 19% on year to 634,000 mt #metals

China Hongqiao secures term shipments to replace Indonesia bauxite – CEO

Posted on August 19, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on China Hongqiao secures term shipments to replace Indonesia bauxite – CEO #metals

China’s largest ferrous scrap trader halts ‘unprofitable’ trading: source

Posted on August 18, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on China’s largest ferrous scrap trader halts ‘unprofitable’ trading: source #metals

Copper processing fees jump as Freeport resumes Indonesian exports

Posted on August 18, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Copper processing fees jump as Freeport resumes Indonesian exports #metals

Qingdao Port says unit sued by Pacorini for $58.4 million amid fraud probe #metals #LME

Posted on August 17, 2014 by jvbmetals

Qingdao Port says unit sued by Pacorini for $58.4 million amid fraud probe

Posted in Industry news | Comments Off on Qingdao Port says unit sued by Pacorini for $58.4 million amid fraud probe #metals #LME

COLUMN-Tight spreads a potential trap for copper bears : Andy Home

Posted on August 16, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on COLUMN-Tight spreads a potential trap for copper bears : Andy Home #metals

The “sharing” economy and its impact on raw materials

Posted on August 15, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on The “sharing” economy and its impact on raw materials « The Barrel Blog

Global scenario of steel and coal is affecting shipping industry

Posted on August 15, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Global scenario of steel and coal is affecting shipping industry » Market Realist

Midwest aluminum premiums trend upward

Posted on August 15, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Midwest aluminum premiums trend upward

Brazil Becomes Aluminum Importer as Cost of Power Surges

Posted on August 15, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Brazil Becomes Aluminum Importer as Cost of Power Surges

Physical Copper Trading Improves on Downstream Bargain Hunting | SMM

Posted on August 15, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Physical Copper Trading Improves on Downstream Bargain Hunting | SMM

Iron ore eyes worst week in two months, Shanghai rebar near record low

Posted on August 15, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Iron ore eyes worst week in two months, Shanghai rebar near record low #ironore

Transnet Raises Rail Capacity to Handle Iron Ore Rebound

Posted on August 15, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Transnet Raises Rail Capacity to Handle Iron Ore Rebound #ironore

Backfill: Problem Child: Chris Hinde

Posted on August 14, 2014 by jvbmetals

http://www.snl.com/InteractiveX/Article.aspx?cdid=A-28911810-12847

Posted in Industry news | Comments Off on Backfill: Problem Child: Chris Hinde

Export deals boost US domestic steel scrap pricing views

Posted on August 14, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Export deals boost US domestic steel scrap pricing views #steel

China’s copper surplus to widen in 2014 on lower collateralized demand: sources

Posted on August 14, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on China’s copper surplus to widen in 2014 on lower collateralized demand: sources #metals

Copper premiums fall to lowest in over a year on rising supply

Posted on August 14, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Copper premiums fall to lowest in over a year on rising supply #metals

London gold fix lawsuits to be consolidated in New York

Posted on August 14, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on London gold fix lawsuits to be consolidated in New York #metals #pecious

COLUMN-LME’s new COT report; a beginner’s guide: Andy Home

Posted on August 13, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on COLUMN-LME’s new COT report; a beginner’s guide: Andy Home

Sumitomo joins Goldman in expecting the aluminum market to swing into a deficit

Posted on August 13, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Sumitomo joins Goldman in expecting the aluminum market to swing into a deficit #metals

Iron Ore Drops to Eight-Week Low as China Credit Gauge Plunges

Posted on August 13, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Iron Ore Drops to Eight-Week Low as China Credit Gauge Plunges

Codelco looks to blend copper concentrate as Chile mine woes continue: sources

Posted on August 13, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Codelco looks to blend copper concentrate as Chile mine woes continue: sources

Dreaming of iron ore bears | MacroBusiness.

Posted on August 13, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Dreaming of iron ore bears | MacroBusiness #ironore

No plans to lift ban: Indonesia

Posted on August 13, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on No plans to lift ban: Indonesia

China Jiangxi’s H1 copper output rises 11% on year to 651,000 mt

Posted on August 12, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on China Jiangxi’s H1 copper output rises 11% on year to 651,000 mt #metals

US brass mill product imports, exports rise in June: CBFC

Posted on August 12, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on US brass mill product imports, exports rise in June: CBFC #metals

Nickel’s 56% Rally Spurs Mine Restarts Amid Ore Ban

Posted on August 12, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Nickel’s 56% Rally Spurs Mine Restarts Amid Ore Ban #metals

COLUMN-Zinc bulls and the perils of market timing: Andy Home

Posted on August 12, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on COLUMN-Zinc bulls and the perils of market timing: Andy Home #metals

Rio Tinto Keen to Overhaul Bauxite Pricing

Posted on August 12, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Rio Tinto Keen to Overhaul Bauxite Pricing #metals

Is it finally aluminum’s time to shine?.

Posted on August 11, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Is it finally aluminum’s time to shine?