Category Archives: Industry news

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Copper producer Antofagasta sees challenging market near term

Posted on May 22, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Copper producer Antofagasta sees challenging market near term

BHP may seek govt help in tugboat dispute, slams union demands

Posted on May 22, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on BHP may seek govt help in tugboat dispute, slams union demands

Nickel headed for surplus

Posted on May 21, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Nickel headed for surplus

Death – (and Resurrection?) – of the Silver Fix – Lord Copper

Posted on May 21, 2014 by jvbmetals

http://www.lord-copper.com/death-and-resurrection-of-the-silver-fix

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Uncertainty over Vale nickel plant in New Caledonia

Posted on May 21, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Uncertainty over Vale nickel plant in New Caledonia

Australia’s April iron ore exports to China jump 46 pct on year

Posted on May 21, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Australia’s April iron ore exports to China jump 46 pct on year

China mulls rare earths exports taxation changes

Posted on May 21, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on China mulls rare earths exports taxation changes

Goldman Widens Iron Ore Surplus Forecast on Steel Output

Posted on May 21, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Goldman Widens Iron Ore Surplus Forecast on Steel Output

ASIA MET COAL: Top-tier prices lower on persisting pessimism

Posted on May 21, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on ASIA MET COAL: Top-tier prices lower on persisting pessimism

April daily average aluminum output down 100 mt/day: IAI

Posted on May 21, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on April daily average aluminum output down 100 mt/day: IAI

Chilean market experts cut 2014 copper price outlook to $3.07/lb

Posted on May 21, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Chilean market experts cut 2014 copper price outlook to $3.07/lb

Russia’s Norilsk sells Australian nickel assets

Posted on May 21, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Russia’s Norilsk sells Australian nickel assets

COLUMN-Are London’s precious metals fixes fixable?: Andy Home

Posted on May 21, 2014 by jvbmetals

http://uk.mobile.reuters.com/article/idUKL6N0O62B920140520?feedType=RSS&feedName=rbssFinancialServicesAndRealEstateNews&irpc=932

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European spot aluminium premiums rise to record $400/T

Posted on May 21, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on European spot aluminium premiums rise to record $400/T

Norilsk will close aging plant in $1.5bn assets restructuring

Posted on May 21, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Norilsk will close aging plant in $1.5bn assets restructuring

Goldman Sachs puts Metro metals warehousing unit up for sale

Posted on May 20, 2014 by jvbmetals

http://uk.mobile.reuters.com/article/idUKKBN0E01T020140520?irpc=932

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VIDEO: China Has Been Stockpiling Copper: Iaccino

Posted on May 20, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on VIDEO: China Has Been Stockpiling Copper: Iaccino

Usmanov’s Metalloinvest Said to Hold China Talks on Copper Stake

Posted on May 20, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Usmanov’s Metalloinvest Said to Hold China Talks on Copper Stake

Tajik President hails cooperation with China in mining

Posted on May 20, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Tajik President hails cooperation with China in mining

Venezuela’s Bauxilum alumina sales up 133% at 75,820 mt for April

Posted on May 20, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Venezuela’s Bauxilum alumina sales up 133% at 75,820 mt for April

Is Outokumpu steel plant poisoning Swedish children?

Posted on May 20, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Is Outokumpu steel plant poisoning Swedish children?

The rare earth crisis: Is it a sign of things to come?

Posted on May 20, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on The rare earth crisis: Is it a sign of things to come?

China refined copper output falls 1.6 percent on month in April

Posted on May 20, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on China refined copper output falls 1.6 percent on month in April

China’s Nickel Advantage Seen by KMR Removed as Europe Gains

Posted on May 20, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on China’s Nickel Advantage Seen by KMR Removed as Europe Gains

AUSTRALIA ALUMINA: Slips on supply overhang, tight cash flows

Posted on May 20, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on AUSTRALIA ALUMINA: Slips on supply overhang, tight cash flows

European central banks sign fourth Central Bank Gold Agreement: WGC

Posted on May 20, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on European central banks sign fourth Central Bank Gold Agreement: WGC

Chinese workers abducted from Myanmar mine are freed

Posted on May 20, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Chinese workers abducted from Myanmar mine are freed

London Metal Exchange technical glitch hits warehouse stocks report

Posted on May 20, 2014 by jvbmetals

http://www.metal.com/newscontent/60750_london-metal-exchange-technical-glitch-hits-warehouse-stocks-report

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Norilsk Sees Nickel Surplus at Smallest in Four Years

Posted on May 19, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Norilsk Sees Nickel Surplus at Smallest in Four Years

Nickel Ore Inventories at Chinese Ports Enough for 5 Month Consumption

Posted on May 19, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Nickel Ore Inventories at Chinese Ports Enough for 5 Month Consumption

Death of silver fix heralds overhaul for precious metal benchmarks

Posted on May 19, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Death of silver fix heralds overhaul for precious metal benchmarks

Surge in spot charters for iron ore cargoes to China.

Posted on May 19, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Surge in spot charters for iron ore cargoes to China

Novelis forced to sell aluminum farther afield as China demand wanes

Posted on May 19, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Novelis forced to sell aluminum farther afield as China demand wanes

Two Chinese copper mine workers kidnapped in Myanmar

Posted on May 19, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Two Chinese copper mine workers kidnapped in Myanmar

COLUMN-Supply may not be iron ore market’s biggest problem: Andy Home

Posted on May 19, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on COLUMN-Supply may not be iron ore market’s biggest problem: Andy Home

Deutsche Bank sees nickel average c. $17,050/t in 2014, $20,625/t in 2015

Posted on May 19, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Deutsche Bank sees nickel average c. $17,050/t in 2014, $20,625/t in 2015

US aluminum shipments and inventories up 9.8% year on year in April: MSCI

Posted on May 19, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on US aluminum shipments and inventories up 9.8% year on year in April: MSCI

Iron Ore Futures on SGX Trade Below $100 First Time Since 2013

Posted on May 19, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Iron Ore Futures on SGX Trade Below $100 First Time Since 2013

Jakarta jubilant as nickel soars, China plans smelters

Posted on May 19, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Jakarta jubilant as nickel soars, China plans smelters

Chinese head to Singapore iron ore hub

Posted on May 17, 2014 by jvbmetals

Chinese head to Singapore iron ore hub

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