https://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/rss/metalsSubscribe to the latest metals news from S&P Global Energy RSS Feed to get timely updates on current issues in the energy industry.Metals & Mininghttps://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/metals/072126-trade-review-asian-met-coal-market-looks-to-india-in-q3-as-china-led-rally-fadesThis report is part of the S&P Global Energy's Metals Trade Review series, where we dig through datasets and digest some of the key trends in iron ore, metallurgical coal, copper, alumina, cobalt, lithium, nickel and steel and scrap. We also explore what the next few months could bring, from supply and demand shifts to new arbitrages and quality spread fluctuations. The Asian seaborneCoal, Metals & Mining, Metallurgical Coal, Ferrous2026-07-21T02:30:19Zhttps://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/metals/072026-trump-announces-directives-to-strengthen-domestic-aluminum-critical-mineral-productionUS President Donald Trump on July 20 signed two directives aimed at bolstering domestic aluminum production and securing critical mineral supply chains. The move comes as the Trump administration has focused on reshoring domestic production for critical minerals and reducing reliance on trading partners for key components. For aluminum, Trump directed the Secretary of Commerce to establish anMetals & Mining, Non-Ferrous2026-07-20T23:19:18Zhttps://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/metals/072026-chinas-steel-exports-hit-record-but-rally-may-prove-short-livedChina's semi-finished steel exports surged to a record high in June, pushing the country's total steel shipments to an all-time peak, according to China's customs data. But the rally may prove short-lived as weakening overseas demand signals a potential decline in the third quarter, market participants said. China exported 2.839 million metric tons of semi-finished steel in June, up 56.6% monthMetals & Mining, Ferrous2026-07-20T13:42:20Zhttps://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/metals/072026-more-strikes-possible-at-western-australia-iron-ore-operations-union-officialMore strikes could hit Western Australia's iron ore operations in the coming year after workers walked off the job July 16 at BHP Group's Port Hedland bulk export terminal, according to Adam Woodage, state secretary of the Electrical Trades Union's Western Australia branch. BHP has a bargaining meeting with union representatives for its port operations on July 21 after 63 port workers stopped workMetals & Mining, Ferrous2026-07-20T05:31:50Zhttps://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/metals/072026-trade-review-seaborne-iron-ore-market-braces-for-q3-pressure-as-buyers-reassess-australian-brandsThis report is part of the S&P Global Energy's Metals Trade Review series, where we dig through datasets and digest some of the key trends in iron ore, metallurgical coal, copper, alumina, cobalt, lithium, nickel and steel and scrap. We also explore what the next few months could bring, from supply and demand shifts to new arbitrages, and to quality spread fluctuations. The Asian seaborne iron oreMetals & Mining, Ferrous2026-07-20T02:30:24Z