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The seaborne iron ore concentrate and pellet markets continued strengthening during the week ending June 14, driven by stricter environmental regulations in China and strong demand. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The Afarak Group has bolstered ferro-chrome production at Afarak Mogale amid improved market conditions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

China's steel purchasing managers' index (PMI) returned to expansion territory in October after slipping below the 50-point threshold a month earlier. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Major Chinese mills produced crude steel at their highest rates in three months in early September on high expectations for demand to pick up during the autumn season. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article presents an outlook for the aluminum industry for 2009. Aluminum production is expected to decline by 7.7% to 36.2 million tonnes, analysts claim. Particular focus is given to widespread production cuts in the industry. In July, the primary aluminum output of Brazil dropped by almost 10%. Both age and efficiency of plants influence the location of cutbacks. There are signs that the destocking process for aluminum is coming to an end, according to Macquarie Research. The International Aluminum Institute also expects a recovery in demand.

The article reports on figures released by Brazil's steel association, Aço Brasil which show that crude steel output in the country fell by 1.9% year-on-year in 2015. Topics covered include the country's steel consumption in 2015, the decline in flat steel output during the year, and steel production and consumption data in December 2015.

Swedish diversified miner Boliden has reported increases in second-quarter concentrate production for all metals compared with the same period of 2015 and the first quarter of this year. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Evraz North America Inc's production of tubular steel and rail products declined in the second quarter as oil industry weakness and lower railroad spending hurt demand. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article presents a forecast from Australia's Department of Industry, Innovation and Science (DIIS) that global alumina demand will increase in 2016-17 amid growing smelter demand for the material. Particular focus is given to the projected deficit in the global alumina market in 2016, as well as the expected increase in consumption. Also mentioned are the projected increase in global production and average increase in alumina prices.

The global refined copper market witnessed a 40,000-tonne deficit in March, compared with a 29,000-tonne surplus in February, according to the International Copper Study Group (ICSG) report released on Tuesday June 21. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This year will show solid rises in China's copper output, helped by the global flow of concentrate, and a 5-6% growth in demand, driven by infrastructure, says Bonnie Liu, gm of GF Futures (Hong Kong). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Chinese domestic gallium prices inched up in the latest assessment as last month's production cuts started to erode oversupply in the country. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Russian domestic rebar prices have held to their previous levels over the past week, as June's production has sold out while July's output has not been offered yet. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

China's daily crude steel output in mid-May rose to its highest since late June last year, according to the latest estimates from the China Iron & Steel Assn (Cisa). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

If there's one thing to be learned from the developments in the European ferro-vanadium market recently, it's that there's always more than one way to interpret market signals. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Albras, Brazil's largest aluminium producer, has discarded curtailing capacity despite increased pressure on profit margins and sluggish domestic demand. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Manganese ore prices weakened again on Friday April 15 amid thin trading and after a recent wave of restocking faded. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Business was booming in the seaborne iron ore market on Tuesday April 12, following further gains in the spot steel market. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

More production cutbacks and more demand increases: this is what's needed to create a material upturn in mining and metals, according to Evy Hambro, md and chief investment officer of BlackRock's natural resources equity team. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Antimony prices slipped again on Friday September 11, as buyers took advantage of weak demand and low offers from China to secure cheap material from producers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Key data from July 29 pricing session. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

North American production of primary aluminium has stepped back while shipments of mill products have driven higher, according to Aluminum Association data. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Prices for domestically traded rebar in both Italy and Spain have fallen this week by €10 ($11) per tonne week-on-week on reduced demand, sources told Metal Bulletin sister title Steel First on Wednesday June 17. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Global supply of refined lead metal was some 4,000 tonnes higher than demand from January-April this year, according to preliminary data from the International Lead and Zinc Study Group (ILZSG). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Steel product output at ArcelorMittal's Kryvyi Rih mill in Ukraine fell by 6% year-on-year in May, the company said on Monday June 15. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Unfavourable arbitrage and tepid demand drove down zinc premiums in Asia this week, traders said. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Selenium prices fell further this week, as weak demand and oversupply in China pushed producers in Asia to drop their offer prices, sources told Metal Bulletin. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Cobalt prices are still languishing in the low teens amid weak demand and poor economic indicators, but with expectations of price hikes in the long-term, Metal Bulletin considers if, and when, we'll see a real price surge. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

BHP Billiton's iron ore business saw its core earnings fall by 29.5% during the half year ended December 31 as prices for the steelmaking raw material plunged to multi-year lows. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The global refined copper market deficit narrowed to 5,000 tonnes in February from 123,000 tonnes the previous month, according to preliminary data from the International Copper Study Group (ICSG). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article reports that Japanese aluminium shipments and output suffered a third year of drops in the first half period ended September 30, 2013 despite robust demand from the construction industry.

Bulk alloys price increases in the past two weeks are due to fresh consumer demand amid slightly higher steel production rates, as well as low stocks at mills, market participants told Metal Bulletin. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article highlights the concerns of U.S. steel distributors over the Big River Steel project in Arkansas, another entrant into the U.S. flat-rolled steelmaking market. According to analysts at IHS Global Insight, the U.S. market can absorb output from the facility if there will be no additional capacity. Noted is the confidence of U.S. distributors that steel demand will continue to be strong, but it is not the same for the ability of the re-shoring trend to boost U.S. production capacity.

The article reports on the move by pig iron produces in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) to pass on the increase in raw material costs to their customers. According to a source, the 20% increase in iron ore prices in December 2012-January 2013 will be reflected in offers for the March 2013 pig iron production. Iron ore prices in Ukraine also rose in line with growing demand in the iron ore market.

The article reports on the increase in copper output in China in November 2012 due to a rise in raw material demand from Chinese smelters.

The article reports on the 6.7% decline in Japanese crude steel output in October 2012 amid a 0.4% rise in volumes. According to the Japan Iron & Steel Federation (JISF), this is the second consecutive month of declines following six straight months of gains. Output are being reduced by mills as a result of pessimism over demand growth. Bars, wire rod and other products from mini-mills posted significant rises in production, while flat outputs were lower for the second consecutive month.

The article reports on the back-to-back monthly decline in iron and steel exports in Japan. Total exports in September 2012 decreased by 3.2% from August. August 2012 exports declined by 6.4% month-earlier levels. The demand for iron and steel in Asia continues to be weak despite an increase in volumes.

The article reports that Brazilian mining company, Vale, has posted a 19.9 percent decline in its copper production during the third quarter of 2012 compared with the same period of 2011. The production decline has been attributed to lower ore grades at its Sossego operation and to maintenance issues at its Canadian Sudbury and Thompson mines. The company's copper output for the third quarter of 2012 was pegged at 67,500 tons, down from the 84,000 tons recorded in the third quarter of 2011.

The article reports on the causes of downwards pressure on metallurgical coal demand and prices in 2012. North American met coal producer Cline Mining attributed the trend to the European debt crisis and the Chinese economic slowdown. Meanwhile, Chinese steel production increased by one percent in the first half of the year.

The article reports on the importance of nickel pig iron production to the ability of nickel supply to satisfy demand. Norilsk Nickel marketing director Anton Berlin considers nickel pig iron as the most flexible part of production and is good for the market in the long term. Norilsk is expecting the nickel market to post a surplus of around 35,000 tonnes.

The article reports on the move of Nippon Steel to cut its output of H-beams in 2012. The move aims at protecting price increases and cutting inventories held by the dealer network of Nippon Steel in Japan. The company expects civil construction demand in the country to continue to improve, particularly demand from the earthquake-proofing and commercial building segments.

The article focuses on a report from Shanghai Metals Market (SMM) which highlights the record increase in aluminium stockpiles on spot basis in China in September 2012. According to the SMM report, demand from fabricators failed to keep up with ingot output. At official Shanghai Futures Exchange warehouses, there is a weekly increase in aluminium stocks since mid July. The report attributes the weak demand for liquid aluminium to the downward trend in local fabricators' utilization rates.

The article reports on the 8.8% increase in China's daily lead output in August 2012. According to data from the National Bureau of Statistics, the average daily output rise by 16% to 14,791 tonnes. The total lead output for the first eight months of 2012 increased by 9.6% to 457,000 tonnes. Metal analyst Yang Xiaoguang of Jinrui Futures says increased demand from auto and electric bike manufacturers is one of the factors contributing to the increase in lead ouput.

The article reports on a decline in cobalt output from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in 2012. OM Group chief financial officer (CFO) Chris Hix attributed the decline to power outages across the country. Hix noted an increase in demand for the metal. In addition, Hix stressed the need of the country to resolve its infrastructure issues.

The article discusses the anticipation of U.S. steel mills and traders on a decrease in U.S. ferrous scrap prices by June 2012. According to forecasts, prices could fall by 20 U.S dollars for prime and obsolete grade scraps while others are expecting a decrease of 10 U.S. dollars per ton. It also notes strong production rates at U.S. steel mills and the question of whether demand for U.S. steel overseas will increase.

The article reports on the 16.9 percent increase in Turkey's production of long and flat products in the first quarter of 2012 driven by the resiliency of home demand and exports, according to data from the Turkish Iron & Steel Producers Association. The association estimates an increase in consumption of finished products, including long and flat products. One economic advisor predict future emphasis on the Turkish domestic market given its role as a traditional supplier to other countries.

The article reveals crude and finished steel production in Ukraine to have dropped in the first four months of 2013 as compared to the same period in 2011. Crude steel production is described to have fallen by five percent year-on-year while finished output dropped by ten percent. Poor demand is cited as the reason for the lower production with some Ukraine producers selling exported hot rolled coil for as low as 585 dollars per tonne free on board Odessa as compared to what CIS mills offered.

The article reports that the steel market in China still confronts uncertainty on lower demand, higher production and high stock levels. This is according to the China Iron and Steel Association (Cisa). For the first quarter of 2012, steel consumption has declined by 0.27 million tonnes or around 0.2% year-on-year to 165 million tonnes. In March 2012, steel production grew to an average of 1.986 million tonnes. Cisa claims any additional hikes in production will be a burden to the steel market.

The article reports that billet import prices into the Persian Gulf region have remained stable for over a month, as a re-rolling market in Saudi Arabia boosts the level of demand. Billet is still priced at 660-680 U.S. dollars per tonne cfr main Persian Gulf port for May 2012 delivery. One trader cited the sensitivity of billet prices to raw material prices as mills in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries set to increase production of crude steel or even begin operations from scrap.

The article reports on the expected recovery by Davenport & Co. in the London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminum price in 2012 due to production cuts and solid demand. Analyst Tim Hayes mentions the production cuts which might support aluminum prices, as well as Alcoa's decision to curtail production at its La Coruña and Avilés smelters. An average price of 2,300 dollars per tonne is being expected by Davenport in 2012.