Category Archives: Industry news

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US Midwest steel shredded scrap settles down $15-20/lt

Posted on March 6, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on US Midwest steel shredded scrap settles down $15-20/lt

Zambia Vedanta copper mine resumes output after accident

Posted on March 6, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Zambia Vedanta copper mine resumes output after accident

Yuan depreciation undermines Chinese copper financing deals

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SHFE Copper may drop to 48,000 yuan a ton in near term: SMM Survey

Posted on March 6, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on SHFE Copper may drop to 48,000 yuan a ton in near term: SMM Survey

South Korean stainless scrap import market dim

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Slow trading in tin concentrate market

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South Africa’s Eskom imposes first blackouts in six years

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Commodity Momentum Fading Despite Geopolitical Support

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Global REE market is expected to hit $10.96 billion by 2020

Posted on March 6, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Global REE market is expected to hit $10.96 billion by 2020

China likely to see imported iron ore prices fall on lower demand, supply glut

Posted on March 6, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on China likely to see imported iron ore prices fall on lower demand, supply glut

CHINA FERROCHROME: Domestic market eases after steelmakers cut purchase prices

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Boost for Northern China’s copper market likely from TPME’s spot trading plan

Posted on March 6, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Boost for Northern China’s copper market likely from TPME’s spot trading plan

Off-Radar Iron Ore Exporters Helping Hasten Global Market Glut

Posted on March 6, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Off-Radar Iron Ore Exporters Helping Hasten Global Market Glut

Barclays, Deutsche Bank Accused of Gold Fix Manipulation

Posted on March 6, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Barclays, Deutsche Bank Accused of Gold Fix Manipulation

Investors favour zinc but may shift more to lead

Posted on March 6, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Investors favour zinc but may shift more to lead

Low prices forcing aluminium smelters in China to cut output – trade

Posted on March 6, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Low prices forcing aluminium smelters in China to cut output – trade

Port Hedland iron ore exports to China rise 36 pct on yr

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COLUMN-Who’s not afraid of being short zinc?: Andy Home

Posted on March 6, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on COLUMN-Who’s not afraid of being short zinc?: Andy Home

Rușii de la Alro ameninţă că închid fabrica din Slatina

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Eskom declares new power emergency

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China steel output near peak, say executives, in bad news for miners

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China firm said eyeing Calif. aluminum project

Posted on March 5, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on China firm said eyeing Calif. aluminum project

Mining M&A Goes Hostile as Targets Want More

Posted on March 4, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Mining M&A Goes Hostile as Targets Want More

Russian firms could lose billions in Ukraine

Posted on March 4, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Russian firms could lose billions in Ukraine

Congo open to deal over mining royalties

Posted on March 4, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Congo open to deal over mining royalties

Citi Man Drops A Bucket On Iron Ore Miners’ Parade.

Posted on March 4, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Citi Man Drops A Bucket On Iron Ore Miners’ Parade

Robbing Pyotr to pay Pavel – The vulnerability of Russian assets in Ukraine | John Helmer

Posted on March 4, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Robbing Pyotr to pay Pavel – The vulnerability of Russian assets in Ukraine | John Helmer

Norilsk Nickel seen least affected as Ukraine crisis unfolds

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COLUMN-Indonesia and the new tin floor price: Andy Home

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European iron ore pellet premium increases in March on Q1 deals

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Glencore 2013 Profit Rises 20% as Copper Production Gains

Posted on March 4, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Glencore 2013 Profit Rises 20% as Copper Production Gains

Iron ore at 8-month low, thin Chinese buying interest.

Posted on March 4, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Iron ore at 8-month low, thin Chinese buying interest

Market in Search of an All-In Aluminum Contract | OpenMarkets.

Posted on March 3, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Market in Search of an All-In Aluminum Contract | OpenMarkets

China’s Jiangxi Copper completes first derivative trade in Shanghai FTZ

Posted on March 3, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on China’s Jiangxi Copper completes first derivative trade in Shanghai FTZ

Copper and ore glut in China sparks concerns | SCMP

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China expands bauxite reserves by 260 million mt in 2013: ministry

Posted on March 3, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on China expands bauxite reserves by 260 million mt in 2013: ministry

Steel scrap market to Turkey ticks up on Benelux deal, shortsea concerns

Posted on March 3, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Steel scrap market to Turkey ticks up on Benelux deal, shortsea concerns

Midwest HRC prices slip but could stabilize

Posted on March 3, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Midwest HRC prices slip but could stabilize

China’s Chalco reduces 2013 alumina, aluminum production costs; swings to profit

Posted on March 3, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on China’s Chalco reduces 2013 alumina, aluminum production costs; swings to profit

Hedge Funds Most Bullish on Gold Rally in 14 Months: Commodities

Posted on March 3, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Hedge Funds Most Bullish on Gold Rally in 14 Months: Commodities