China's government policies continue to worsen import demand for base metals
Sep 23, 2016 08:42 am UTC| Economy Commentary
Economics and government policies continue to have a big impact on demand in various commodity markets across China. Chinas recent release of production data showed that output of steel, copper, and aluminium rose strongly...
In the global race for rare metals, Team China wins gold
Sep 09, 2016 10:41 am UTC| Insights & Views
Just as oil and gas has raised the stature of countries like Saudi Arabia in the age of oil, countries that dominate the production of metals are set to benefit similarly in the rare metal age. Rare metals, which are...
The Current Shape of the Metals Market
May 20, 2016 05:28 am UTC| Insights & Views
As an add on for my miners and refiners, I do watch the price movement of ferrous metals, and yes, as of late they have just tanked downward with iron leading the pack at -16%, steel (-6%), aluminum (-7%), copper (-9%) and...
Chinese Steel sector faces duty threats globally
May 19, 2016 05:53 am UTC| Commentary
With arrival of fresh stimulus and banking loans, Steel industry in China has once again started firing its all engines, threatening to worsen, one of the worst global supply glut ever. China alone produces about 900...
Gold demand in first quarter breaks all record
May 13, 2016 10:54 am UTC| Commentary
Demand for Gold, shot up in first quarter of 2016, to 1289.8 tons, surpassing all previous first quarter record and supply for the quarter, according to report from World Gold Council. Overall demand was 21% higher than...
Iron & Steel decline in China: Just speculative curb?
May 13, 2016 08:48 am UTC| Commentary
Iron and Steel, after ground breaking rally in last month and priors, on Chinas commodity speculation frenzy in under steady decline this year. Iron ore prices in Chinas Dalian Commodity Exchange, declined more than 5%...
Britain's steel industry: decline isn't just down to Tata
Mar 30, 2016 13:08 pm UTC| Insights & Views
Tata Steel is planning to sell its UK business after the companys board unanimously concluded that saving its plants in the country was simply not affordable. A statement released by Tata read: While the global steel...
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