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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.
Domestic Mg Prices Fall Further
02/12/22
Asian Metal News Mainstream magnesium prices have fallen rapidly by RMB 900/t from last Friday to RMB 22,100~22,400/t today led by a weak market and fierce price competition amongst smelters. A magnesium buyer in norther China bought 100 tonnes of magnesium at RMB 22,300/t on Tuesday and intends to buy… Read More
Domestic Mg Prices Continue to Fall
29/11/22
Asian Metal News Domestic magnesium prices fell further by RMB 500/t from last Friday to RMB 22,500~22,800/t today led by a weak market outlook and fierce price competition among smelters. A northern magnesium smelter sold 100 t magnesium at RMB 23,000/t last Friday and sold 100 tonnes more on Monday… Read More
Sichuan: High Quality Development of V & Ti
28/11/22
China Mining News The local authority of Sichuan recently released a strategy plan for developing a world-class vanadium-titanium base with a total industrial value of more than RMB 200 bln. Targets for 2025 include: The comprehensive utilization rate of vanadium and titanium resources to exceed 55% and 35% respectively, and… 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.
10-Year Outlook for the Global Primary Mg Market to 2032
07/09/22
A comprehensive 300+ page global primary magnesium industry market report focusing on supply, demand, cost and price outlook, containing a comprehensive review of commercially proven and potential new magnesium production technologies and their carbon footprints. The report also provides a detailed, deep dive into China’s enormous primary magnesium supply… Read More
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
