Japan steel federation chief sees higher domestic output in 2019
The nation's crude steel output slipped 0.3 percent to a nine-year low in 2018, as a string of natural disasters and glitches at steel plants led to slower production.
The nation's crude steel output slipped 0.3 percent to a nine-year low in 2018, as a string of natural disasters and glitches at steel plants led to slower production.
CSN is aiming to reduce debts that piled up after an iron ore and steel price rout in 2015-2016 and a severe recession in Brazil, prompting investors to demand asset sales.
In the El Oro District of central Mexico, a tailings agreement is linked to a tourism agreement.
"Central bank buying alone gets it to $1,425" – Goldman Sachs head of commodity research Jeff Currie.
New mid-grade products helped lift output amid worries of slowing Chinese growth.
Jeff Hussey, describes Pine Point as “unique among its peer group,” because of the rarity of open-pit zinc assets.
Vale production cuts could have "outsized" impact in shorter term with spot prices predicted to return to $100-plus per tonne in summer.
"Current price moves are a knee jerk reaction to the Vale news," said BMO Capital Markets analyst Kash Kamal.
The number of electric vehicles will increase 1,389% – to 125 million from three million – by 2030.
48 people have been identified so far, as work continues in the area.