Metal Stocks

Updated 01:32:00 UST, 01 May 2013

LME Spot Price of Nickel Rises as China Stainless Market Holds Pat

London (Scrap Monster) : With a 1.0 percent increase over the past day, the spot price of nickel was the biggest mover on the LME, closing at $15,280 per metric ton on Monday, April 29. On the LME, the 3-month price of nickel rose 0.8 percent to $15,350 per metric ton.

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Russian scrap exports fall significantly year-on-year

The recent data published by the Russian Federal State Statistical Services suggests that the total scrap exports of the country has improved from those during the previous month
Base metals sink lower on the LME

Base metals closed mostly lower on the London Metal Exchange (LME) after witnessing thin trading and lack of interest by investors.
Copper prices cool off from recent highs; Overall sentiment remains positive

The early indications of a recovery of the US Economy and the hopes triggered by the surprisingly positive Chinese trade data had taken the copper prices to new highs in early February. The March Copper Futures on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange clocked the high point of $3.7820 a pound. Since then, copper along with other base metals has taken a hit.
LME Official Settlements of 08.02.2013

The last offer price for LME Official settlements on 8th February, 2013 is as follows
Huge demand from Automakers may pull aluminium out of a slump

Carmakers around the globe have hinted at the increased use of aluminium in place of the heavier steel. The use of aluminum is reported to enhance the fuel efficiency of the vehicle and make the vehicle more lighter.
Japanese scrap exports decline 7.4% m-o-m in Nov

Japan's ferrous scrap exports reached 735,211 metric tons (mt) in November this year, advanced 19.3% year-on-year and declined by 7.4% month-on-month, as per the latest statistics released by Japan's Ministry of Finance.
Tata Steel arranges $6.6bln loan to build a new Indian Steel plant

Tata Steel Limited (BSE: 500470) has earned a $6.6 billion loan from Indian banks to fund new steel plantâ€™s construction in eastern India.
India scrap metal prices continue mixed trend

Indian scrap metal prices continued mixed trend on Friday in both Mumbai and Delhi metal market.
LME Copper dropes as US stimulus hopes fade

London Metal Exchange (LME) copper fell on Friday, largely tracking a volatile euro versus the dollar, but cut its losses later in the day on hopes that European policymakers were perhaps gaining an upper hand in containing the region's long-standing debt problem.
France manufacturing production drops 3.1% y-o-y in Q2: INSEE

According to the statistics released by France's National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (INSEE), the country's manufacturing production in June this year remained almost stable compared to May with a slight increase of 0.1 percent, following a revised month-on-month decrease of 1.1 percent recorded in May.
Sims Recycling to pursue e-Stewards certification

Sims Recycling Solutions, Americas, (Sims) the global leader in electronics reuse and recycling, has announced that it will pursue e-Stewards certification at its 14 North American electronics processing facilities.
Recycling Reinvented names Melissa Innes as Outreach Director

United State's Recycling Reinvented, has announced that retiring Maine State Representative Melissa Innes has joined the organization as Outreach Director.