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Copper Market Report

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Copper prices have extended sharply higher into early 2026, driven primarily by macro rotation and systematic flows rather than near-term physical tightness. While the long-term…

January 9, 2026 - George Griffiths

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Nickel Market Report

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Nickel has staged a sharp momentum-driven rally, rebounding close to 30 percent since mid-December and trading into the high-$18k range. The move has progressed rapidly,…

January 9, 2026 - George Griffiths

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New Metals Standard – Entering 2026

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As we enter the beginning of a new year, it is necessary to assess which elements of our market analysis and expectations remain valid for…

January 7, 2026 - George Griffiths

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AMT Insight – Commitment of Traders Report (COTR) – 2nd January 2026

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Definition: the data in this report show LME non-risk reducing positions (ie speculative positions) held by Investment Funds and Other Financial Institution

January 6, 2026 - Carly Hughes

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A Week Review – December

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December proving to be full of surprises, and the week ending 14/12 was no exception… The week started in a positive light as the Chinese…

December 19, 2025 - Sol O'Driscoll

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CBAM, Scrap Retention and the Coming Two‑Tier Aluminium Market

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Introduction: A Structural Break in Aluminium Three forces are reshaping global aluminium flows: EU CBAM (Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism) introduces a carbon levy on imported…

December 9, 2025 - George Griffiths

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Tin Market Update – 29 September 2025

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Tin prices have rallied back above $35,000/mt, supported by renewed supply concerns. Indonesia: President Prabowo’s order to close 1,000 illegal mines in Bangka Belitung and…

October 1, 2025 - George Griffiths

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Strategic Metals Update – Policy, Scrap and Structural Shifts

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Annex II, the exemption list under U.S. Executive Order 14257, underscores a deeper weakness in U.S. trade strategy. Critical supply chains are being kept open…

September 11, 2025 - George Griffiths

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Exorbitant Privilege and the Long-End Test

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Exorbitant Privilege sounds like the most wonderful ice cream flavour, but the phrase, coined by French finance minister Valéry Giscard d’Estaing, describes America’s ability to…

September 5, 2025 - George Griffiths

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