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Partnerships key for steel, official says

Continued public and private partnerships will ensure a strong manufacturing base and support for the steel industry in the future, a top government trade official said.
Steel sheet prices slide for third straight week

Domestic steel sheet prices east of the Rockies have fallen for the third straight week as service center customers sit out of the softening market awaiting a new pricing floor.
New power plant rules won’t affect mills: EPA

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has taken "unprecedented" steps to ensure that new regulations don’t threaten steel producers’ electrical security, the agency’s deputy administrator told members of the Steel Manufacturers Association (SMA).
Bri-Chem net climbs as seamless mill ramps up

Bri-Chem Corp.’s earnings climbed as the steel pipe producer and distributor continued to ramp up its large-diameter seamless pipe mill in Canada and explore further expansion possibilities.
Prolamsa eyes new tube facility in Texas

Productos Laminados de Monterrey SA de CV (Prolamsa) may be considering a new tubing facility in Conroe, Texas, according to a local official and a source familiar with the matter.

US ferrous scrap export pricing under pressure

A strengthening dollar has continued to hurt U.S. East Coast ferrous scrap exporters this week as Turkey and India turned to cheaper markets for their needs.
Mass. recycler unaffected by fire

Mid-City Scrap Iron & Salvage Co. Inc. suffered a fire early Wednesday, but said business was not affected.
ITC prepares questionnaire on e-scrap exports

The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has asked the Office of Management and Budget to approve a questionnaire that will be sent to metals industry participants concerning exports of used electronics.
KRA names Cecil new president

Green Metals Inc. president Steve Cecil has been appointed president of the Kentucky Recyclers Association (KRA), while River Metals Recycling LLC vice president Bob Eviston has stepped into Cecil’s former role as KRA’s vice president.
Nonferrous scrap exports up 10.2% in 1st qtr.

Nonferrous scrap exports received a boost in the first quarter amid strong gains in deliveries of aluminum and copper scrap, combined with generally strong shipping in March.

Global lead, zinc stocks keep growing

Global lead and zinc stocks rose in the first quarter, according to preliminary data from the International Lead and Zinc Study Group (ILZSG).
Century, utility talks fail; PSC to decide rate

Century Aluminum Co., after failing to reach an agreement with its local power provider, has submitted an application to the Public Service Commission (PSC) of West Virginia requesting a power contract that would protect its idled Ravenswood smelter during periods of weak London Metal Exchange pricing.
Lawmakers object to EPA’s ferroalloy rules

New emissions standards for ferroalloys producers could significantly impact the industry, lawmakers told the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, echoing concerns of domestic manganese alloy producers.
CLOSE TO CLOSE: Copper price dwindles in LME kerb

Copper prices retreated in kerb trading on the London Metal Exchange as nickel prices and aluminium prices managed small gains in the face of crippling fears over Europe’s economic situation.
Baja Mining facing liquidity crisis

Mexico-focused copper developer Baja Mining may not be able to continue as a going concern and is facing a liquidity crisis, its management discussion and analysis for the first quarter of 2012 stated.

Michigan lands three auto supplier projects

The Michigan Economic Development Corp. announced three investment projects in the past week valued at nearly $94 million that will boost the state’s automotive supplier base.
Stainless steel distributors’ shipments decline

Shipments by stainless steel distributors fell in April after three consecutive month-on-month increases, according to Metals Service Center Institute (MSCI) data.
Commerce delays decision on wind tower imports

The Commerce Department’s International Trade Administration (ITA) is postponing by 50 days to July 26 the preliminary determination in its anti-dumping duty investigation on imports of utility-scale wind towers from China and Vietnam.
Chevy Volt wins SMDI steel design award

The design and engineering team behind General Motors Co.’s Chevrolet Volt was honored with the Steel Market Development Institute’s (SMDI’s) annual Automotive Excellence Award Wednesday.
TK to sell foundry to private equity firm

ThyssenKrupp AG has agreed to sell its U.S. foundry business to private equity firm KPS Capital Partners LP.

Aluminum sees growth year despite sluggish construction market

All end markets—with the exception of building and construction—are expected to experience continued growth this year as transportation and energy help drive demand for aluminum products, say leaders in the industry.
AMM Comment: Steel industry should be embracing IT advances

This month’s issue offers a story on controlling risk in the aluminum sector. The use of information technology (IT) for budgeting, forecasting and other financial-related aspects of running a metals business are an important part of that approach. Aluminum firms are to be commended for their foresight here.
Capacity increases to boost titanium marketshare

Titanium Metals Corp. (Timet) has commissioned a plasma cold-hearth melt furnace at its Morgantown, Pa., operations as it aims to boost its role in the aerospace market with new melting capacity, while also installing new titanium powder capabilities.

Letter to the Editor: Russian production a factor in decline of scrap exports by

To the Editor: In your Feb. 27 article “Groups seek action on Russian export ban,” addressing new government obstacles to Russian scrap exports, trade attorney Alan Price was quoted as having attributed the decline in Russian scrap exports after 2007 to a combination of restraints imposed by the Russian government.
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Report on e-waste exports draws debate by Sean Davidson

A Congressional Research Service (CRS) report outlining the possible outcomes of restrictions on electronic waste exports has drawn different interpretations from two groups sitting on either side of the debate.
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