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Bauxite Market Specialists
CM is a privately owned, independent, global commodity research company specialising across a range of base metals, minor metals and minerals industries. CM is a world leader in the global bauxite market, and publishes its own bauxite price index, CBIX. For information about CBIX and CM’s capability in the global bauxite market, please click the contact us link at the top. CM’s 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.
Magnesium Industry Specialists
CM is a privately owned, independent, global commodity research company specialising across a range of base metals, minor metals and minerals industries. CM is a world leader in the global magnesium industry, having conducted multiple deep-diving assessments focusing on global supply demand, technology developments, logistics and the outlook for prices. CM has been involved in the global magnesium industry for well over 20 years and currently publishes a monthly magnesium market review, which focuses on China’s primary magnesium supply and the key influences driving industry behaviour. For information about CM’s capability in the global magnesium market, please click the contact us link.
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.
Shenmu Xinqing Set to Resume Mg Production in Mid-August
12/08/22
Asian Metal News Shenmu Xinqing Magnesium smelter suspended operations on 25th May 2022, pending environmental assessment approval from relevant authorities. The company remained idle and ran maintenance in June and July during the waiting period. Low prices and slow sales of semi-coke have also been weighing on operations. The company… Read More
Guangdong Xianglu Raises W Long-term Contract Prices
12/08/22
China Nonferrous Metals News Guangdong Xianglu published its long-term procurement contract prices for the first two weeks of August this week, increasing its wolframite concentrate (55% WO3) prices to RMB 114,000/t, scheelite concentrate prices (55% WO3) prices to 113,000/t, both up by RMB 4,500/t from end-July. The company raised its… Read More
Domestic Mg Prices Remain Weak in August
11/08/22
China Nonferrous Metals News As of 3rd August, mainstream magnesium ingot prices fell by RMB 300/t from 29th July to RMB 22,500~22,600/t by cash (ex-work with taxes) at Fugu Shaanxi. Prices in other major producing regions followed the trend and slid slightly. Looking forward in August, orders from downstream producers… 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.
The 10-Year Outlook for the Global Scandium Market to 2031
17/07/22
Although scandium (Sc) is an element historically referred to as a Rare Earth (RE) metal, more recently it has been recognised as a stand-alone metal with the potential for several high value and high-volume commercial applications. Scandium has long been recognised as a valuable metal, however it’s low concentration in… Read More
CHINA MAGNESIUM MARKET MONTHLY UPDATE
19/11/21
China’s primary magnesium supply base accounted for around 85% of world production in 2020 and, with Russia included, this figure increases to around 87%. Chinese magnesium producers can achieve a low cost because they take advantage of waste heat energy associated with coal gas production to drive the process, which… Read More
China Imports 20.54 kt Tin Ore in January/February 2021
23/03/21
Shanghai Nonferrous Metal News China imported a total of 20.54 kt of tin ore and concentrates during January and February 2021, down 16.8% y-o-y, a decline led by CNY holiday interruptions and slowing logistics due to Covid-19. Of China’s total imports in January and February 2021, 16.99 kt of tin… Read More
