CM Group – get out, find out.
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What We Do
CM is a privately owned, independent, global commodity research company specialising across a range of base metals, minor metals and minerals industries. The combination of a proven primary research capability and researchers who are approachable, dependable and naturally inquisitive, offers an alternative means of collecting, synthesising and analysing industry data to provide deeper and more revealing insights.
Advisory
Essential analysis and tailored delivery
We’ve learnt over the years that each of our clients is unique, as are their cultures and their particular delivery requirements. CM works closely with each client to tailor deliverables for seamless integration into existing systems or into larger projects or analytical frameworks.
Regular Publications
From knowledge to Insights
Drawing on CM’s vast proprietary databases and extensive industry network, CM now offers a concise range of regular publications, each of which is designed to service a specific industry need, be it data or industry insights, on a daily, weekly, monthly or quarterly basis.
Field Work
Get out to find out
Our field studies are targeted and precise. We know what to look for and how to go about it; our industry networks grow every day.
Industries We Cover
CM has developed and refined a mature business model based on providing services across the aluminium value chain and servicing the various needs of a wide range of clients. Our aim is to continue improving the model and to develop customized business modules for a selection of other non-ferrous metals. The company is also endeavouring to take on more China-centric industries, thereby utilising its strongest asset.
Everything about Aluminium (Aluminium Value Chain)
CM has a solid reputation across the global aluminium value chain for authoritative, independent and insightful analysis.
Everything about Aluminium (Aluminium Value Chain)
CM has a solid reputation across the global aluminium value chain for authoritative, independent and insightful analysis.
Selective Collection of Metals
Selective Collection of Metals
China-Centric Industries
China-Centric Industries
Industry News
CM collects industry news of various metals on a daily basis in a timely style, which is incorporated into our analysis once verified.
Ni Market Review
23/08/19
Shanghai Nonferrous Metals News 22 August: Jinchuan Group reduced the ex-works price for electrolytic nickel plate and barreled electrolytic nickel blocks by RMB 300/t to RMB 123,800/t and RMB 125,000/t respectively. 20 August: A steel mill in southern China offered to buy high NPI at RMB 1,130/Ni unit (delivered, with… Read More
Chalco Liancheng Increases Carbon Anode Production
23/08/19
Asian Metal News Chalco Liancheng is designed with 370 ktpy carbon anode capacity, comprising one 150 ktpy and one 220 ktpy production line. The company produced 15 kt of carbon anode in August, up from July’s figure of 10 kt, and plans to increase carbon anode output over the… Read More
Mengtai Increases Al Production
23/08/19
Asian Metal News IM Mengtai aluminium smelter was designed with primary aluminium capacity of 400 ktpy. However, due to a limitation of production quotas, the smelter has been operating at only 180 ktpy over the past year. The company has since acquired sufficient quotas and began operating the remaining 220… Read More
Latest Reports
CM has forged a reputation for delivering its analysis and findings in plain, simple language. We can explain the industries, the markets, the key players and provide the right context for our clients to make informed decisions.
NICKEL 2019
26/06/19
Overview CM’s research into the global nickel industry began in 2007, when the company conducted a detailed assessment of the emergence of nickel pig iron (NPI) production in China as an alternative means to produce nickel units suitable for China’s growing stainless steel industry. Since then, CM has kept very… Read More
TUNGSTEN 2019
26/06/19
Overview CM’s research into the global tungsten industry began in 2006, when the company-initiated coverage of China’s growing tungsten concentrate and APT sectors for a few select clients. Since then, CM has conducted a wide range of detailed, deep diving tungsten industry studies covering the entire tungsten value-chain, from mining… Read More
MAGNESIUM MULTI-CLIENT REPORT 2019
26/06/19
Overview This 150-plus page report presents CM’s detailed analysis, as well as our insights, the outlook for the global primary magnesium industry to 2028 and includes detailed reviews of the two critical issues facing the industry, namely global automotive demand outlook and the impact of environmental compliance on China’s massive… Read More
The CM Timeline
Over the past two decades, CM has provided industry advisory services to a wide range of organisations, including miners, traders, investment banks, fund managers, governments and a wide range of industry bodies.
August 1999
Clark & Marron (C&M) Pty Ltd was established in response to a growing need for detailed supply-side industry analysis, particularly in base metals, and the potential impact on base metals markets of a growing global presence from China.
January 2001
C&M forges a unique partnership with Antaike, China’s State-owned metals industry information provider, which leads to successful cooperation between the two companies over a six-year period. C&M conducts multiple field studies across China’s base metals industries to create its own views and industry insights.
April 2007
C&M’s Beijing Representative Office (BRO) was officially established, a major step in the company’s China-oriented business development strategy.
January 2010
C&M’s first special report on Guinea for a large Chinese SOE company.
C&M also conducts a country-wide analysis of China’s bulk materials movements, including rail, road and waterways, focusing on the coal, iron ore and bauxite sectors. This major study was aimed at understanding the evolution of China’s transport network and the potential impact on bulk commodity prices.
November 2011
CMAAX, one of China’s first alumina price indexes, was developed in cooperation with Aladdiny. CMAAX provides a fully independent and impartial assessment of China’s SGA market, compiled and published by C&M.
October 2012
The company restructured, changing its name from Clark & Marron Pty Ltd to The CM Group.net Pty Ltd, marking a major transformation in structure, management and strategy.
December 2012
Internal assessment of bauxite pricing developed, from which the company would successfully launch its new bauxite reference pricing, CBIX. Valuable experience gained, solid knowledge acquired and much industry consultation all leading to the development of the CBIX index.
January 2014
CBIX, the world’s first bauxite index incorporating the ViU concept in bauxite, was officially released to the industry, a milestone event in CM’s history, leading to a milestone year in bauxite projects. CM subsequently consolidated its position as the world’s leading bauxite industry consultants, deepening and diversifying its bauxite research and analytical capability.
CBIX has emerged as the benchmark bauxite price index of choice for the global bauxite industry.
September 2014
Tin was added to CM’s business profile, with the successful completion of a deep-dive study into the tin industries in China, Malaysia, Indonesia and Myanmar.
October 2015
CM Chengdu Office was established, with Mike Lei appointed as head. Over the years, this office has grown into a strong team serving as the company’s base in southwest China and developing a broad network, connecting China and Southeast Asian countries such as Indonesia, Vietnam and Malaysia.
March 2016
CM’s first Scandium project, entitled Strategic Outlook for the Scandium Market.
August 2016
CBIX term sheet was developed in conjunction with one of the world’s top mining companies. Development of further bauxite reference prices (North Australia, South America, West Africa, etc.), laying the foundation for the strategic plan of publishing a more comprehensive set of reference prices in order to better reflect regional market conditions.
CM made the first bauxite field trip to Guinea, which marked the extension of CM’s business footprint to Africa.
November 2016
CM produces the first report on Guinea’s booming Bauxite Mining Industry, released with the backdrop of the start of Guinea’s current mining boom.
July 2018
CM Singapore Office officially opened, with Liping Li relocating to Singapore as head. This is a move aimed at maintaining closer relationships with CM’s growing client base in Singapore.
