By way of background, we refer to the Krajlic Matrix which plots categories against supply impact and supply complexity. So let’s take a look at a couple of metals — specifically stainless steel and steel.

The global iron-ore market is in better condition than expected, with Chinese demand improving, the CEO of Brazil’s Vale said on Thursday.

The London Metal Exchange (LME) today announces a strategic alliance with Henry Bath & Son Ltd, CMST Development Co Ltd and Mercuria Energy Trading to list warehouses for the LME’s new LMEshield repository in regions along China’s ‘The Belt and Road’ route...

Glencore has announced its 2015 annual production report, the company’s nickel production totaled 96,200 tons in 2015, down by 5% year on year, mainly due to the Sudbury smelter to suspend for 6 weeks and Koniambo refinery caused by metals leaking problem in ...

[Ferro-alloys.com] Zhenshi group in Indonesia's subsidiary FBLN announced its ferronickel project has started production on September 16. The company will continue the construction nickel iron BF smelting line, including 350 cubic lime kiln of 1 seat, BF of 4 ...

Glencore's Nickel Production in Q3, 2014

Norilsk Nickel and BCL Ltd entered into definitive agreements for sale of African operations to BCL.Total expected consideration for assets payable by BCL to Norilsk Nickel amounts to $337 million payable in cash.In addition....

Nickel and palladium producer Norilsk Nickel (NILSY.PK) Monday said it will sell its operations in Africa, to BCL Ltd., for $337 million in cash. This transaction marks the firm's full exit from its African business, as well as from its international operation...