An open import arbitrage in China helped support nickel premiums in the week to Tuesday July 24, while premiums were unchanged in Europe due to the typical summer lull. ...Read More
Freeport-McMoRan increased its copper production by 13.4% in the first half of the year, led by major output gains at Grasberg in Indonesia....Read More
Freeport-McMoRan is seeking an extension of its Indonesian subsidiary's temporary special license (IUPK) that would allow it remain in effect until all definitive agreements on its mining rights in the country are complete. ...Read More
Freeport-McMoRan is seeking an extension of its Indonesian subsidiary's temporary special license (IUPK) that would allow it remain in effect until all definitive agreements on its mining rights in the country are complete. ...Read More
Michael Lillja will join Yildirim Group's Polymetcore trading arm from fellow chrome producer Afarak on September 1. ...Read More
Freeport-McMoRan increased its copper production by 13.4% in the first half of the year, led by major output gains at Grasberg in Indonesia....Read More
Freeport-McMoRan is seeking an extension of its Indonesian subsidiary's temporary special license (IUPK) that would allow it remain in effect until all definitive agreements on its mining rights in the country are complete. ...Read More
An overview of the minor metals markets and the reasons for any price moves.Read More
The Turkish steel producers remained inactive in the deep-sea scrap markets on Wednesday July 25 because of the poor demand in the country's rebar markets....Read More
Comex copper prices built on Tuesday's surge in morning trading on Wednesday July 25, with concerns about supply and a softer dollar combining to lift the red metal further....Read More
Freeport-McMoRan is seeking an extension of its Indonesian subsidiary's temporary special license (IUPK) that would allow it remain in effect until all definitive agreements on its mining rights in the country are complete. ...Read More
Three-month base metals prices on the London Metal Exchange were for the most part firmer on the morning of Wednesday July 25, with the complex up by an average of 0.4%. Tin (-0.2%) was the only metal showing a loss. Lead prices (+1%) led the advance, while copper prices rose by 0.4% to $6,290 per tonne.Volume has, however, been average - some 5,259 lots had traded across the complex as at 6.41am...Read More
Domestic prices for hot-rolled coil (HRC) in Europe have gone up slightly over the past week, supported by the effects of the preliminary decision in an EU safeguard case, sources told Metal Bulletin on Wednesday July 25....Read More
Domestic prices for heavy steel plate in Europe have increased over the past week, supported by the announcement of preliminary measures in a regional safeguard case, sources told Metal Bulletin on Wednesday July 25....Read More
East China's hot-rolled coil prices rose slightly on Wednesday July 25 following gains in the futures market that was attributed to a drop in inventory levels....Read More
Metal Bulletin's weekly domestic price assessment for mesh-quality wire rod in Northern Europe rose on Wednesday July 25 to ?,?550-560 ($643-655) per tonne delivered, from ?,?540-550 per tonne last week....Read More
Prices for rebar produced and delivered in Northern Europe narrowed upward this week with market participants digesting the recently introduced safeguards affecting steel imports into the EU. ...Read More
Prices for rebar produced and delivered in Southern Europe widened upward this week with availability remaining limited, even though trading activity was quiet because many market participants were away on holiday....Read More
The Turkish steel producers remained inactive in the deep-sea scrap markets on Wednesday July 25 because of the poor demand in the country's rebar markets....Read More
Trading remained muted in the seaborne iron ore market on Wednesday July 25 though there was more activity at China's ports, mostly due to the weaker yuan in comparison with the dollar....Read More