Category: Stainless

Stainless MMI: Nickel prices trade down but remain elevated amid lower LME volumes

The Stainless Monthly Metals Index (MMI) jumped by 25.07% from March to April, as nickel prices remained elevated. Nickel prices continue to trade slightly downward. However, nickel prices remain elevated from pre-invasion levels. Volume flow fluctuate…

The Stainless Monthly Metals Index (MMI) jumped by 25.07% from March to April, as nickel prices remained elevated. Nickel prices continue to trade slightly downward. However, nickel prices remain elevated from pre-invasion levels. Volume flow fluctuated among exchanges in recent days due to distrust of the LME, while nickel prices began to trade within an...

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Stainless MMI: Trading halted following nickel price spike

The Stainless Monthly Metals Index (MMI) rose by 7.6% from February to March, as the skyrocketing nickel price prompted LME intervention Tuesday. LME suspends trading due to short squeeze Russia accounts for roughly 7% of global nickel supply. So, the …

The Stainless Monthly Metals Index (MMI) rose by 7.6% from February to March, as the skyrocketing nickel price prompted LME intervention Tuesday. LME suspends trading due to short squeeze Russia accounts for roughly 7% of global nickel supply. So, the possibility for supply disruptions, on the back of mounting sanctions from the West, adds pressure...

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Environment driving BHP’s investments in nickel

Nickel, traditionally largely consumed in the stainless steel industry, is enjoying strong support from its role as a lithium-ion battery enhancing metal. The use of nickel reduces the need for cobalt, significantly battery reducing costs. Not surprisingly car makers are scrambling to lock up supplies as Chinese battery firms get first to market investing in…

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Nickel, traditionally largely consumed in the stainless steel industry, is enjoying strong support from its role as a lithium-ion battery enhancing metal. The use of nickel reduces the need for cobalt, significantly battery reducing costs. Not surprisingly car makers are scrambling to lock up supplies as Chinese battery firms get first to market investing in...

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Stainless MMI: Tariff exclusion could lead to more capacity

The Stainless Monthly Metals Index (MMI) rose by 1.8% month over month. Although nickel edged up slowly in price, it squeezed into a wedge that is susceptible to big time frame resistance. Prices continue to consolidate within an October-November 2021 …

The Stainless Monthly Metals Index (MMI) rose by 1.8% month over month. Although nickel edged up slowly in price, it squeezed into a wedge that is susceptible to big time frame resistance. Prices continue to consolidate within an October-November 2021 high-low price range. A continuation to the upside with more volume from the bulls could...

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This Morning in Metals: Nickel prices consolidate; NAS reduces fuel surcharge; US LNG exports surged in H1 2021

This morning in metals news: nickel prices have consolidated in December; North American Stainless announced a reduction in its fuel surcharge; and, lastly, the Energy Information Administration reported U.S. liquefied natural gas exports reached a rec…

This morning in metals news: nickel prices have consolidated in December; North American Stainless announced a reduction in its fuel surcharge; and, lastly, the Energy Information Administration reported U.S. liquefied natural gas exports reached a record high in the first half of 2021. Are you under pressure to generate stainless steel cost savings? Make sure...

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India to become net exporter of steel to China; US stainless steel output forecast to rise 16%

News reports indicate India is set to become a net exporter of steel to China but will be surpassed by Indonesia as the world’s second-largest stainless steel producer. A new report by a financial credit rating company has forecast that going by current trends, India would turn net exporter of steel to China in this…

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News reports indicate India is set to become a net exporter of steel to China but will be surpassed by Indonesia as the world’s second-largest stainless steel producer. A new report by a financial credit rating company has forecast that going by current trends, India would turn net exporter of steel to China in this...

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Stainless MMI: Stainless steel market tight, nickel shows volatility

The Stainless Monthly Metals Index (MMI) held flat this month, while the stainless steel market is tight. Nickel prices appear to have consolidated following the late November spike. As with other base metals, nickel has started to show a high degree o…

The Stainless Monthly Metals Index (MMI) held flat this month, while the stainless steel market is tight. Nickel prices appear to have consolidated following the late November spike. As with other base metals, nickel has started to show a high degree of volatility and uncertainty that would suggest a breakout of the current trading range...

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Stainless MMI: Stainless prices beneath peak but remain bullish

The Stainless Monthly Metals Index (MMI) rose by four points month over month. Nickel continues to be within an overall uptrend. However, LME prices experienced significant volatility throughout October. Prices dropped as low as $17,810/mt in the early…

The Stainless Monthly Metals Index (MMI) rose by four points month over month. Nickel continues to be within an overall uptrend. However, LME prices experienced significant volatility throughout October. Prices dropped as low as $17,810/mt in the early days of the month before they spiked to $20,475/mt by Oct. 21. Prices have since retraced and...

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Week in Review: Aluminum prices remain elevated; power costs weigh on metals producers; IEA releases World Energy Outlook

Before we head into the weekend, let’s take a look back at the week that was and the metals storylines here on MetalMiner, including aluminum prices, rising power costs and much more: Each month, MetalMiner hosts a webinar on a specific metals topic. Explore the upcoming webinars and sign up for each on the MetalMiner…

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Before we head into the weekend, let’s take a look back at the week that was and the metals storylines here on MetalMiner, including aluminum prices, rising power costs and much more: Each month, MetalMiner hosts a webinar on a specific metals topic. Explore the upcoming webinars and sign up for each on the MetalMiner...

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Stainless MMI: Index declines for first time in five months

The Stainless Monthly Metals Index (MMI) fell by 1.9% for this month’s reading. Do you know the five best practices of sourcing metals, including stainless steel? Base price and surcharge increases North American Stainless (NAS) increased 304, 304L and 316L effective Oct. 1 by reducing the discount by two points. For 304, this is an…

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The Stainless Monthly Metals Index (MMI) fell by 1.9% for this month’s reading. Do you know the five best practices of sourcing metals, including stainless steel? Base price and surcharge increases North American Stainless (NAS) increased 304, 304L and 316L effective Oct. 1 by reducing the discount by two points. For 304, this is an...

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