The global copper market has had quite the year. On September 8, approximately 800,000 tons of wet material flooded multiple levels of the Grasberg Block Cave mine in Papua, Indonesia, leading to the suspension of all underground operations. It was just one more event to add to the list of copper mining and supply disruptions […]| MetalMiner
Precious metals prices once again set records due to a mix of factors, including global volatility and a long-awaited Fed rate cut in the U.S.| MetalMiner
The Aluminum Monthly Metals Index (MMI) remained sideways with an upside bias, rising 0.56% from August to September. Meanwhile, the global price of aluminum reached highs not seen since the beginning of the year. Track other MetalMiner monthly indexes here, and compare how the overall industrial metal market is performing. Worried about the fluctuating price […]| MetalMiner
Global iron ore markets are under renewed pressure as futures prices continue to fall, driven by mounting concerns over China’s faltering economy and weakening demand from its steel and property sectors. Meanwhile, current iron ore prices continue to fluctuate. According to reports, iron ore futures fell to their lowest levels in a week on Monday, […]| MetalMiner
Precious metals prices finally lost some steam after a bullish H1, but there are still plenty of factors in play that could affect pricing later.| MetalMiner
U.S. construction industry woes continue as tariffs and Fed interest rates cause chaos. Although flat for June, the index will see higher prices soon.| MetalMiner
The global copper market faces a lot of changes, with both China and India making big moves to establish a hold ahead of the energy transition.| MetalMiner
The price of copper is again flirting with all-time highs. MetalMiner explores the primary drivers affecting the fluctuating global prices.| MetalMiner
A long-awaited trade deal on rare earths may ease tensions among U.S. manufacturers, but China reserves the right to shake things up.| MetalMiner
They couldn’t really ask the coworkers what their WTP is. People are social creatures and have many reasons to lie, mislead, signal, and to simply not know. Since someone’s WTP reflects…| Economist Writing Every Day
Many insiders anticipate a surge in aluminum prices due to recent moves by China and a variety of other factors set to go into motion soon.| MetalMiner
I’ve discussed the ways to teach supply and demand in the past. Regardless, almost all principles of economics classes require a book. But even digital books are often just intangible version…| Economist Writing Every Day