Global crude steel output up 15% in 2010
The following was released by the Brussels-based World Steel Association.
News
Brazil to toughen stance on Chinese acquisitions
Brazil’s recently elected government has signaled that it won’t be business as usual when it comes to mining iron ore in the South American country.
Suppliers News (February 21, 2011)
TMX buys 50% of MinesOnline
People (February 21, 2011)
Brigus Gold – Melvyn Williams retired as senior VP and CFO; Dana Hatfield appointed CFO.
Market News (February 21, 2011)
Toronto Stock Exchange
Spot Prices (February 21, 2011)
Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2011 Precious MetalsPrice (US$/oz.)Change Gold $1372.25+18.25 Silver $30.72+1.30 Platinum $1840.00-13.00 Palladium $837.00+9.00 Base MetalsPrice (US$/tonne)Change Nickel $28827.00-45.00 Lead $2640.50+1.00 Copper $10066.25-93.75 Zinc $2517.00-4.00
LME warehouse levels (February 21, 2011)
Metal stocks (in tonnes) held in London Metal Exchange warehouses at opening, Feb. 14, 2011 (change from Feb. 7 in brackets):
Producer and dealer prices (February 21, 2011)
Antimony: Mid-mkt US$13,700/t
Daily Metal Prices (February 21, 2011)
DateFeb. 14Feb. 11Feb. 10Feb. 9Feb. 8
Canadian gold mutual funds (February 21, 2011)
Fund name Feb. 15 Feb. 7ChangeChangeYTDMER*Assets*
North American Stock Exchange Indices (February 21, 2011)
DateFeb. 14Feb. 11Feb. 10Feb. 9Feb. 8HighLow
TSX short positions (February 21, 2011)
Short positions outstanding at Jan. 31/11 (with changes from Jan. 15/10).