The Automotive MMI (Monthly Metals Index) moved sideways, rising a slight 1.39%. As a whole, the US automotive market is facing a number of challenges necessitating both innovation and resilience. Why Are Critical EV Minerals in Short Supply? Automakers are grappling with shortages of critical minerals needed for electric vehicles and high-tech components. Rare earth minerals […]| MetalMiner
The Raw Steels Monthly Metals Index (MMI) remained sideways, with a modest 0.82% rise from September to October. U.S. Steel Prices Remain in Search of a Bottom U.S. steel prices continued to soften throughout September as they entered Q4 in search of a new low. Based on their October 3 close, HRC prices have now […]| 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 U.S. automotive manufacturing sector recently got a shock from Trump's new copper tariffs. They come at a bad time, but there are solutions.| MetalMiner
Steel prices recently jumped on increased pre-tariff demand. However, many industry insiders when they might find their peak.| MetalMiner
The Renewables MM) dropped further in December, setting up a potentially volatile year for battery metals and their buyers.| MetalMiner
The global steel industry may be looking down the barrel at some big changes as Trump's win, potential tariffs, and auto industry issues mount.| MetalMiner
Are we seeing the first offshoots of a recovery in China’s steel industry? Some media outlets report that Chinese steel output turned positive for the first| MetalMiner
Good construction news has been hard to come by recently, but the latest Fed rate cuts have had a positive impact on the industry so far.| MetalMiner
Both Malaysia and India instituted anti-dumping investigations against China and several other countries accused of pushing cheap steel.| MetalMiner