Goldman Sachs
4th Annual
Global Steel CEO Forum
December 4, 2008
North America
§
§OCTG Imports Starting to Decline
§Raw Materials
–Some Weaker
–Some OK
§Copper Prices – Always a Bell Weather
–At $1.60 - $1.70 Per Pound
–Reflects Lower Demand
§China Starting to Buy Nonferrous Scrap Again – Positive Sign