Category: coronavirus

This Morning in Metals: U.S. steel capacity utilization rate hits 80.7%

This morning in metals news, the U.S. steel capacity utilization rate reached 80.7% for the year through March 28, steel industry workers in the Great Lakes region tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and copper clawed back some gains T…

This morning in metals news, the U.S. steel capacity utilization rate reached 80.7% for the year through March 28, steel industry workers in the Great Lakes region tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and copper clawed back some gains Tuesday. Looking for metal price forecasting and data analysis in one easy-to-use platform? Inquire about...

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This Morning in Metals: Industrial profits plunge 38.3% in China over first two months of 2020

This morning in metals news, industrial profits in China plummeted over the first two months of the year amid the coronavirus outbreak, Rio Tinto released an update on its operations during the outbreak and copper prices are down 15% over the last mont…

This morning in metals news, industrial profits in China plummeted over the first two months of the year amid the coronavirus outbreak, Rio Tinto released an update on its operations during the outbreak and copper prices are down 15% over the last month. Looking for metal price forecasting and data analysis in one easy-to-use platform?...

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This Morning in Metals: U.S. Steel moves up idling of Gary Works furnace

This morning in metals news, U.S. Steel announced a number of measures in response to the coronavirus crisis and falling oil price, concerns have been raised regarding cleaning procedures at a Michigan steel mill, and Republican senators have asked Pre…

This morning in metals news, U.S. Steel announced a number of measures in response to the coronavirus crisis and falling oil price, concerns have been raised regarding cleaning procedures at a Michigan steel mill, and Republican senators have asked President Donald Trump to roll back trade barriers amid the coronavirus outbreak. Looking for metal price...

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How to ask for payment-term concessions in the age of the coronavirus

As the coronavirus outbreak continues to wreak havoc around the world, the crisis has already left a major mark on societies, politics and business. Request a 30-minute demo of the MetalMiner Insights platform now. The outbreak has disrupted supply cha…

As the coronavirus outbreak continues to wreak havoc around the world, the crisis has already left a major mark on societies, politics and business. Request a 30-minute demo of the MetalMiner Insights platform now. The outbreak has disrupted supply chains and led to the idling or slowdown of operations in North America (and across the...

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This Morning in Metals: U.S. jobless claims reach record 3.3M as coronavirus outbreak intensifies

This morning in metals news, U.S. unemployment insurance claims soared last week as the coronavirus outbreak intensified, Thyssenkrupp announced 3,000 layoffs and the United States Trade Representative (USTR) said there had been progress in enforcing s…

This morning in metals news, U.S. unemployment insurance claims soared last week as the coronavirus outbreak intensified, Thyssenkrupp announced 3,000 layoffs and the United States Trade Representative (USTR) said there had been progress in enforcing some provisions of the recently signed Phase One trade deal with China. U.S. jobless claims surge to 3.3M U.S. unemployment...

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India’s steel sector faces challenges from coronavirus, Beijing’s export incentives

Like in other countries, the outbreak of COVID- 19 and the subsequent lockdown threatens to disrupt India’s steel production. Looking for metal price forecasting and data analysis in one easy-to-use platform? Inquire about MetalMiner Insights today! What’s more, there are reports coming in now that Indian steel companies will face even more competition from rivals…

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Like in other countries, the outbreak of COVID- 19 and the subsequent lockdown threatens to disrupt India’s steel production. Looking for metal price forecasting and data analysis in one easy-to-use platform? Inquire about MetalMiner Insights today! What’s more, there are reports coming in now that Indian steel companies will face even more competition from rivals...

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This Morning in Metals: Senate to vote on $2 trillion stimulus package

This morning in metals news, the U.S. Senate is prepared to vote on a $2 trillion stimulus package Wednesday, U.S. steel imports are down 21% and U.S. Steel is idling its Lorain tubular plant. Looking for metal price forecasting and data analysis in on…

This morning in metals news, the U.S. Senate is prepared to vote on a $2 trillion stimulus package Wednesday, U.S. steel imports are down 21% and U.S. Steel is idling its Lorain tubular plant. Looking for metal price forecasting and data analysis in one easy-to-use platform? Inquire about MetalMiner Insights today! Senate to vote on...

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This Morning in Metals: Congo locks down mining province after coronavirus cases

This morning in metals news, the Democratic Republic of the Congo has reportedly locked down a mining province for 48 hours, the U.S. steel sector’s steel capacity utilization rate is 81.7% for the year through March 14 and Ford provided an update on its North American operations amid the coronavirus crisis. Looking for metal price…

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This morning in metals news, the Democratic Republic of the Congo has reportedly locked down a mining province for 48 hours, the U.S. steel sector’s steel capacity utilization rate is 81.7% for the year through March 14 and Ford provided an update on its North American operations amid the coronavirus crisis. Looking for metal price...

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MetalMiner’s pop-up webinar overviews coronavirus, oil price impacts

How will the coronavirus outbreak and oil price volatility impact metal prices in 2020 and how can industrial metal buying organizations be prepared for what’s ahead? Looking for metal price forecasting and data analysis in one easy-to-use platform? Inquire about MetalMiner Insights today! This past Friday, the MetalMiner team hosted a pop-up webinar on that…

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How will the coronavirus outbreak and oil price volatility impact metal prices in 2020 and how can industrial metal buying organizations be prepared for what’s ahead? Looking for metal price forecasting and data analysis in one easy-to-use platform? Inquire about MetalMiner Insights today! This past Friday, the MetalMiner team hosted a pop-up webinar on that...

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Week in Review: Coronavirus impacts; precious metals plunge; ‘negative oil’

Before we head into the weekend, let’s take a look back at the week that was and some of the metals coverage here on MetalMiner, including: the coronavirus outbreak’s impact on share prices and commodities prices; a look back at Norsk Hydro’s 2019; precious metals prices’ plunge; Moody’s releases a coronavirus heat map; and “negative…

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Before we head into the weekend, let’s take a look back at the week that was and some of the metals coverage here on MetalMiner, including: the coronavirus outbreak’s impact on share prices and commodities prices; a look back at Norsk Hydro’s 2019; precious metals prices’ plunge; Moody’s releases a coronavirus heat map; and “negative...

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