In a move with far-reaching implications for global supply chains and global diplomacy, China has lifted its export restrictions on rare earths to India. The monumental decision also includes key commodities like fertilizers and tunnel boring machines, and follows high-level talks between Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, who […]| MetalMiner
Despite a few hiccups and occasional worries of oversupply, the global bauxite market has been growing steadily. Much of this expansion has been fueled by rising demand in the aluminum market, especially from automotive, aerospace and renewable energy sectors. About 60% of EV manufacturers and over 70% of aerospace materials use aluminum in one form […]| MetalMiner
The Rare Earths MMI (Monthly Metals Index) moved sideways, rising a modest 0.37%. Overall, the global rare earth metals market has seen a whirlwind of developments in the past few weeks, sending ripples through both supply chains and pricing. A series of U.S. and Chinese policy moves, from Washington’s unprecedented price support for rare earth […]| MetalMiner
The Aluminum Monthly Metals Index (MMI) edged higher, but the pace slowed. Ultimately, the index saw just a 0.85% rise from July to August as the price of aluminum seemed to enter a period of flux. Track other MetalMiner monthly indexes here, and compare how the overall industrial metal market is performing. Midwest Premium Futures […]| MetalMiner
The latest copper tariffs represent a dramatic shift from previous policies, but the market is nonetheless working to improve supply security.| 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
Aluminum prices slowed their ascent this month, but the Midwest Premium found a brand new high. What does this mean for the short term outlook?| MetalMiner
Though nickel prices and demand slumped, U.S. mills secured significant price hikes for most forms of stainless steel. The question is, will they hold?| 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
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
The Global Precious Metals MMI (Monthly Metals Index) saw a strong rally from mid-May to mid-June. Precious metals prices like gold, silver, platinum and| MetalMiner
Amid chaos from the Trump Tariffs and ongoing trade deals, automakers around the world are making big moves to preserve their bottom lines.| MetalMiner
Though stainless steel continued to move sideways, nickel prices maintained their upward trajectory, complicating the forecasting process.| MetalMiner
Tariffs have had mixed effects on stainless steel so far, as have nickel prices. However, some firms hold out hope for a strong Q1.| MetalMiner
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
Precious metals prices experienced quite a ride from October to November, with debates raging as to where they might head next.| 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
There remain several schools of thought regarding the future of the global lithium market, with some arguing for growth while others see a downturn.| MetalMiner