Category Archives: Industry news

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Zambia Railways transports 16,200 mt copper cathodes

Posted on January 14, 2014 by jvbmetals

http://daily-mail.co.zm/blog/2014/01/14/zambia-railways-transports-16200-mt-copper-cathodes/

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UPDATE 1-U.S. challenges China over duties on high-tech steel | Reuters

Posted on January 13, 2014 by jvbmetals

http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/01/13/usa-trade-china-idINL2N0KN1OS20140113

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U.S. challenges China over duties on high-tech steel

Posted on January 13, 2014 by jvbmetals

http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/01/13/usa-trade-china-idINL2N0KN1OS20140113

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Midwest aluminum premiums expected to rise

Posted on January 13, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Midwest aluminum premiums expected to rise

‘LME Copper to trade $6600-$7900 a ton range this year’

Posted on January 13, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on ‘LME Copper to trade $6600-$7900 a ton range this year’

Stable outlook for Chinese developers despite regulatory risks in 2014: S&P

Posted on January 13, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Stable outlook for Chinese developers despite regulatory risks in 2014: S&P

Japanese stainless scrap price unlikely to go down

Posted on January 13, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Japanese stainless scrap price unlikely to go down

Eskom: Power supplies tight

Posted on January 13, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Eskom: Power supplies tight

COLUMN-Tin the template for Indonesia minerals policy: Andy Home

Posted on January 13, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on COLUMN-Tin the template for Indonesia minerals policy: Andy Home

Philippines Sees Nickel Boon on Indonesia’s Ban

Posted on January 13, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Philippines Sees Nickel Boon on Indonesia’s Ban

Slower Chinese growth could well boost steel exports in 2014 – Kallanish.

Posted on January 13, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Slower Chinese growth could well boost steel exports in 2014 – Kallanish

Sweden sells its mineral wealth too cheap, critics say

Posted on January 13, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Sweden sells its mineral wealth too cheap, critics say

Ex-JPMorgan dealmaker wins green light for Afghan copper mine

Posted on January 13, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Ex-JPMorgan dealmaker wins green light for Afghan copper mine

LME lifts suspension on Spain’s REDISA aluminum alloy brands

Posted on January 13, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on LME lifts suspension on Spain’s REDISA aluminum alloy brands

Platts survey shows mixed hopes for steel price recovery in China

Posted on January 13, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Platts survey shows mixed hopes for steel price recovery in China

Tight copper scrap supply likely to benefit price: Barclays

Posted on January 13, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Tight copper scrap supply likely to benefit price: Barclays

Aluminium market facing 1.1 million mt deficit in 2014: Barclays

Posted on January 13, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Aluminium market facing 1.1 million mt deficit in 2014: Barclays

China iron ore at record low amid weak steel market

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Indonesia to ban all mineral concentrate exports from 2017

Posted on January 13, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Indonesia to ban all mineral concentrate exports from 2017

Codelco says Chile port strikes stall 20,000 mt of copper

Posted on January 13, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Codelco says Chile port strikes stall 20,000 mt of copper

INTERVIEW-LME looking to launch U.S. aluminum premium contract

Posted on January 13, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on INTERVIEW-LME looking to launch U.S. aluminum premium contract

As automakers use more aluminum, can providers expand fast enough?

Posted on January 13, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on As automakers use more aluminum, can providers expand fast enough?

LME lists Scale Distribution warehouse for Detroit.

Posted on January 13, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on LME lists Scale Distribution warehouse for Detroit

India rejects Vedanta’s bauxite mine request

Posted on January 13, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on India rejects Vedanta’s bauxite mine request

ANALYSIS-Record spike in U.S. aluminum premiums stokes LME overhaul worries

Posted on January 13, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on ANALYSIS-Record spike in U.S. aluminum premiums stokes LME overhaul worries

Nickel miners jump on Indonesia minerals ban

Posted on January 13, 2014 by jvbmetals

Nickel miners jump on Indonesia minerals ban

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Hermes Sees Commodities Returning Most in Four Years on Growth

Posted on January 13, 2014 by jvbmetals

http://mobile.bloomberg.com/news/2014-01-09/hermes-sees-commodities-returning-most-in-four-years-on-growth.html

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Kennecott mine partially closed after movement detected

Posted on January 12, 2014 by jvbmetals

http://m.ksl.com/index/story/sid/28316144?mobile_direct=y

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Indonesia Reported to Detain Chinese Ships as Mineral Ban Looms

Posted on January 11, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Indonesia Reported to Detain Chinese Ships as Mineral Ban Looms

Red Kite Sees Copper Outlook Positive as Ore Swamps Smelters

Posted on January 10, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Red Kite Sees Copper Outlook Positive as Ore Swamps Smelters

Buyers line up for Montenegro’s bankrupt aluminum plant and biggest exporter

Posted on January 10, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Buyers line up for Montenegro’s bankrupt aluminum plant and biggest exporter

Zinc Premium Climbs in Europe as Demand Strengthens

Posted on January 10, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Zinc Premium Climbs in Europe as Demand Strengthens

Ivory Coast to boost manganese output to 1 mln T within 3 years

Posted on January 10, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Ivory Coast to boost manganese output to 1 mln T within 3 years

China’s Nanshan to build aluminium smelter in first quarter of 2014

Posted on January 10, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on China’s Nanshan to build aluminium smelter in first quarter of 2014

Gallium prices down slightly

Posted on January 10, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Gallium prices down slightly

Indonesia bauxite export market falls silent

Posted on January 10, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Indonesia bauxite export market falls silent

Singapore monitoring new forms of illicit financing

Posted on January 10, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Singapore monitoring new forms of illicit financing

LME volumes up 7.1% in 2013, new records for copper, aluminium

Posted on January 10, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on LME volumes up 7.1% in 2013, new records for copper, aluminium

Shredded scrap buys conclude $20 higher in Midwest

Posted on January 10, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Shredded scrap buys conclude $20 higher in Midwest

Century hits back, says Sebree aluminum smelter losing money

Posted on January 10, 2014 by jvbmetals | Comments Off on Century hits back, says Sebree aluminum smelter losing money