SHANGHAI, Feb 13 (SMM) – Base metals futures on the SHFE performed strongly today with nickel leading the gains with some 2% rise. Copper was up 1.5% while aluminium and zinc climbed close to 1%. Lead, however, edged down slightly.Ferrous metals prices rose across the board as iron ore increased by over 1% and coking coal went up 0.6%. Hot-rolled coil was up 0.53% while rebar and coke inched...Read More
SHANGHAI, Feb 13 (SMM) – Base metals futures on the SHFE performed strongly today with nickel leading the gains with some 2% rise. Copper was up 1.5% while aluminium and zinc climbed close to 1%. Lead, however, edged down slightly.Ferrous metals prices rose across the board as iron ore increased by over 1% and coking coal went up 0.6%. Hot-rolled coil was up 0.53% while rebar and coke inched...Read More
U.S. equity index futures were lower this morning. S&P 500 futures were down 8 points in pre-opening trade. AmerisourceBergen gained $12.00 to $101.45 on reports that Walgreen is in discussions to take over the company.ADT added $0.37 to $13.05 after RBC Capital initiated coverage with an Outperform rating. Target is $16.Under Armour jumped $1.12 to $14.30 after reporting higher than consensus...Read More
Aluminium Aluminium prices are consolidating, but direction is indecisive, favouring...ACCESS RESTRICTEDTo read the rest of this analysis please take a free sample or subscribeFREE SampleReceive a free sample of market analysis and price forecasts.Free SampleSUBSCRIBEReceive unlimited access to all current and archive content going back to 2008 including downloadable pricing data a...Read More
SHANGHAI, Feb 13 (SMM) –Copper: Copper prices rebounded following the global stock market rally and further upward room remains. We see SHFE copper trading at 51,300-51,900 yuan/mt with LME copper at $6,850-6,900/mt today. In the physical market, thin trading liquidity may see spot discounts widen to 300-250 yuan/mt.Aluminium: The increase in LME aluminium inventory reflected growing Chinese...Read More
SHANGHAI, Feb 13 (SMM) – Strikes are expected to be the biggest factor affecting copper ore supply in 2018, with 30 labour negotiations already planned this year in Chile alone.In addition, such negotiation at Escondida scheduled in August and a share transfer programme at Grasberg would also create uncertainties over output at the world’s two largest copper mines.Following a decrease...Read More
Listen to this podcast on our site by clicking here or subscribe on iTunes here.Storm on the HorizonThe recent spike in volatility and market losses is likely just a passing squall, but there is something more lurking behind it, says Financial Sense's Jim Puplava.The nature of this shift lies in the beginning phase of a new bear market in bonds, which is remarkable because we haven'...Read More
SHANGHAI, Feb 13 (SMM) –Copper: Copper prices rebounded following the global stock market rally and further upward room remains. We see SHFE copper trading at 51,300-51,900 yuan/mt with LME copper at $6,850-6,900/mt today. In the physical market, thin trading liquidity may see spot discounts widen to 300-250 yuan/mt.Aluminium: The increase in LME aluminium inventory reflected growing Chinese...Read More
Copper hit by intensifying risk-aversion... Copper...ACCESS RESTRICTEDTo read the rest of this analysis please take a free sample or subscribeFREE SampleReceive a free sample of market analysis and price forecasts.Free SampleSUBSCRIBEReceive unlimited access to all current and archive content going back to 2008 including downloadable pricing data and forecasts.Plus download the lat...Read More
SHANGHAI, Feb 13 (SMM) –Copper: Copper prices rebounded following the global stock market rally and further upward room remains. We see SHFE copper trading at 51,300-51,900 yuan/mt with LME copper at $6,850-6,900/mt today. In the physical market, thin trading liquidity may see spot discounts widen to 300-250 yuan/mt.Aluminium: The increase in LME aluminium inventory reflected growing Chinese...Read More
Lead prices correct along with...ACCESS RESTRICTEDTo read the rest of this analysis please take a free sample or subscribeFREE SampleReceive a free sample of market analysis and price forecasts.Free SampleSUBSCRIBEReceive unlimited access to all current and archive content going back to 2008 including downloadable pricing data and forecasts.Plus download the latest issue as soon as...Read More
ELKO, Nev., Feb. 13, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. Gold Corp. (NASDAQ: USAU) today announced completion of the Fall 2017 drilling program and receipt of all certified assay results. The primary purpose of this scout hole program was to obtain more information about important host rock characteristics including, presence, distribution, depth, and the hydrothermal system presence and alteration ef...Read More
Macro factors providing nickel bulls with buying...ACCESS RESTRICTEDTo read the rest of this analysis please take a free sample or subscribeFREE SampleReceive a free sample of market analysis and price forecasts.Free SampleSUBSCRIBEReceive unlimited access to all current and archive content going back to 2008 including downloadable pricing data and forecasts.Plus download the lates...Read More
Star performer of the year... but...ACCESS RESTRICTEDTo read the rest of this analysis please take a free sample or subscribeFREE SampleReceive a free sample of market analysis and price forecasts.Free SampleSUBSCRIBEReceive unlimited access to all current and archive content going back to 2008 including downloadable pricing data and forecasts.Plus download the latest issue as soon...Read More
Overdue price correction... what now? Zinc...ACCESS RESTRICTEDTo read the rest of this analysis please take a free sample or subscribeFREE SampleReceive a free sample of market analysis and price forecasts.Free SampleSUBSCRIBEReceive unlimited access to all current and archive content going back to 2008 including downloadable pricing data and forecasts.Plus download the latest issu...Read More
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Base metals on the London Metal Exchange are recovering again this morning, Tuesday February 13, with prices up by an average of 0.7%. Copper ($6,924 per tonne) and nickel lead the way with gains of 0.9%, while lead is the laggard with a 0.3% increase.Volume has been average with 8,757 lots traded as of 07.07 am London time, although half of that has been in copper. This follows gains on Monday fo...Read More
The Wright Springs Forward with a New Home in Golden & an Expanded Open-to-the-Public Program May 1-3 GOLDEN (Feb. 13, 2018) - The Wright, a celebrated industry summit and award program recognizing outdoor-inspired innovative businesses, is set to present an expanded three-day program May 1-3, in its new home of Golden, Colorado. The Wright is more than an industry showcase for innovation...Read More
Uncertainty surrounding Brexit continues to be a concern for UK metals traders from small- and medium-sized enterprises conscious that The Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (Reach) deadline is looming, Metal Bulletin learned at last week's REACH Under The Microscope Forum. While some traders are still unregistered and grappling with paperwork to meet the deadline...Read More