Price of Aluminum: Mill Fire Adds Fuel to in U.S. Prices
The price of aluminum continued its uptrend despite approaching the end of the year, leaving analysts weighing what could be next for the metal.| MetalMiner
Month: October 2025| MetalMiner
The Global Precious Metals MMI (Monthly Metals Index) saw a sharp rise in price action, jumping by 14.44%. This comes as all four major precious metals prices spiked in early October. Gold recently notched all-time highs again, while silver briefly hit $54/oz before a steep pullback. Meanwhile, platinum and palladium are also near multi-year highs. […]| MetalMiner
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 Stainless Monthly Metals Index (MMI) showed little volatility during the month as all of its elements, including nickel prices, moved sideways. This translated to an overall 0.12% increase from September to October. U.S. Stainless Steel Prices, Market Holds Flat U.S. stainless prices maintained their sideways trend as mills continued the base price increases instituted […]| MetalMiner
In a move with major implications for the global automotive industry, the U.S. federal government has implemented a 15% import tariff on auto imports from the European Union. According to a federal register notice from September 24, the move affects cars as well as auto parts. That notice went on to indicate that the duties […]| MetalMiner
The Copper Monthly Metals Index (MMI) broke above range, with a 3.7% rise from September to October. This comes as copper prices, along with many other metals, continue to show an upside bias. Copper Joins Other Base Metals in Upward Trend Comex copper prices hit a two-month high, barreling past the 11k per metric ton […]| MetalMiner
The price of aluminum continued its uptrend despite approaching the end of the year, leaving analysts weighing what could be next for the metal.| MetalMiner
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Month: July 2025| MetalMiner
Month: September 2025| MetalMiner
The Rare Earths MMI (Monthly Metals Index) moved sideways from September to October, rising by 2.13%. Over the last two weeks, U.S. officials have signaled a decisive shift in how they secure critical minerals. Analysts have taken note of large global rare earths projects aimed at diversifying away from Chinese dominance, which currently accounts for […]| 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
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
Resource security when it comes to rare earth magnets is something the modern-day world has been desperately trying to get right. This is primarily due to rare earths’ increasing importance in electronics, defense, vehicles, and much more. For years, countries have been seeking ways to secure access to these vital resources. However, 90% of the […]| 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
As contracting season approaches, stainless steel mills are holding prices steady. However, multiple factors still hold sway over market direction.| MetalMiner
The U.S. and several other countries seem ready to implement new China tariffs over the latter nation's steel dumping practices.| 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
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Accurately predicting the future directions of stainless steel prices requires tracking a number of different price drivers and market conditions.| MetalMiner
Month: August 2025| MetalMiner
The latest copper tariffs represent a dramatic shift from previous policies, but the market is nonetheless working to improve supply security.| MetalMiner
Big changes are coming in the EU steel market as ThyssenKrupp releases its plan to cut production alongside nearly half of its workforce.| MetalMiner
The EU steel industry is bracing for significant changes amid changes to the import safeguard system, tariffs, and the upcoming CBAM.| 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
As the European steel industry continues to evolve, ThyssenKrupp is making significant investments in multiple plants while reducing its workforce.| 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
Steel prices remained mostly steady throughout June, but a series of factors could affect global markets throughout H2 and beyond.| 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
Hungary's steel industry has recently received a boost from its partnership with BYD, but some European nations worry about BYD's market share.| MetalMiner
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Though stainless steel continued to move sideways, nickel prices maintained their upward trajectory, complicating the forecasting process.| MetalMiner
Steel prices recently jumped on increased pre-tariff demand. However, many industry insiders when they might find their peak.| MetalMiner
Forecasting the price of copper isn't a straight line. Smelter production, market supply and overall global demand all impact copper prices.| MetalMiner
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Accurately predicting the future directions of the price of steel requires assessing a number of different elements.| 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
The Renewables MM) dropped further in December, setting up a potentially volatile year for battery metals and their buyers.| MetalMiner
After a devastating 2023, nickel prices are on track to finish up 2024 down even further, with significant impact on stainless steel.| MetalMiner
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Guinea's alumina power play, alongside other factors, could have an impact on aluminum prices in the coming months.| MetalMiner
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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
As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to assume office in January 2025, industrial metal prices are poised for a number of shifts such as...| 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
Precious metals prices experienced quite a ride from October to November, with debates raging as to where they might head next.| 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
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MetalMiner Insights shows companies how to buy, when to buy and what to pay. It’s not enough to only know the aluminum prices on the LME...| MetalMiner
Both Malaysia and India instituted anti-dumping investigations against China and several other countries accused of pushing cheap steel.| MetalMiner
While the price of aluminum saw an increase this month, significant downsides remain at work in the market, particularly regarding China.| MetalMiner
