On 14th May 2024 the Office of the US Trade Representative announced a plan to introduce or increase duties on a range of Chinese imports as it looks to onshore…
May 2024
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CrucibleThe Crucible: May 2024
International Minor Metals Conference 2024
by Polina Sparks May 31, 202417-19 April 2024, Singapore In 2024, the MMTA International Minor Metals Conference moved away from Europe and North America of recent years and headed to Singapore. Taking the main…
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CrucibleThe Crucible: May 2024
Strong indium buying in China and cuts to Western production stir up market
by Polina Sparks May 31, 2024In the last month the indium market has soared on a supply shortage caused by disruptions to production outside of Chi-na and increased buying in China bringing an end to…
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CrucibleThe Crucible: May 2024Trade Issues
The Nickel Market and Russia Sanctions — limited impact, turns focus to China
by Polina Sparks May 31, 2024S&P Global Commodity Insights dives into the impact of the recent US and UK government sanctions on Russian-origin metal in the nickel market. In April 2024, the US and UK…
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CPM Group recently attended both the Minor Metals Trade Association (MMTA) and Metal Events Rare Earths (MERE) meetings in Singapore. Along with the valuable opportunity to reconnect with people sometimes…
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CrucibleMinor Metals and ApplicationsResourcesThe Crucible: May 2024
View from North America — Beryllium in Space
by Polina Sparks May 31, 2024Dear Members, Before moving on, in my next piece, to such topics as space mining and ion propulsion drives, I thought it would be fun to take a brief…
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CrucibleThe Crucible: May 2024
Nickel and Stainless Steel assets — Key takeaways from CRU’s visit to Indonesia’s Morowali Industrial Park (IMIP)
by Polina Sparks May 31, 2024This insight summarises CRU’s key takeaways from a recent research trip to nickel and stainless steel assets in Indonesia. In late March, CRU was invited to visit the Indonesia Morowali…
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CrucibleThe Crucible: May 2024
ICD Europe gets new gong for International Trade
by Polina Sparks May 31, 2024MMTA member ICD Europe Ltd, a leading global expert in the procurement, processing and supply of specialised metals and alloys has been recognised for its exceptional achievements in international trade…
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CrucibleThe Crucible: May 2024
Advanced Alloy Services receives its first King’s Award
by Polina Sparks May 31, 2024Advanced Alloy Services Ltd , a proud Yorkshire company, recycling expert and MMTA member has been honoured for its achievements in global trade. In May the company received its…
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In May, the Minor Metals Trade Association welcomed three new members. Several membership applications were also submitted to the MMTA board and membership for approval. We are pleased to announced…
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The Minor Metals Trade Association held its Annual General Meeting on 18th April 2024 in Singapore. The following members were elected or re-elected to the board of the Association Chris…
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The Minor Metals Trade Association is sorry to inform our members of the recent passing of Peter Dugdale, founder and managing director of MMTA member Veritek Global Solutions Nigeria Ltd.…
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CRM - Critical Raw MaterialsCrucibleLegislation and RegulationThe Crucible: May 2024
EU Critical Raw Materials Act published
by Polina Sparks May 3, 2024The European Union’s Critical Raw Materials Act was published today in the Official Journal of the European Commission and comes in to force on 23 May. Read the full text…
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CrucibleLegislation and RegulationResourcesThe Crucible: May 2024Trade Issues
TCG plenary session on 7 March 2024 – summary
by Polina Sparks May 31, 2024The European Commission’s Trade Contact Group (TCG) met on 7 March and : i) discussed potential scenarios that may occur under new EU customs rules (if adopted); ii)(ii) updated the…
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CrucibleResourcesThe Crucible: May 2024Trade Issues
Sidley Update: EU Customs Reform
by Polina Sparks May 31, 2024Proposed EU Customs Reform Significantly Changes Approach to Customs Checks and Processes On May 17, 2023, the European Commission (Commission) presented a landmark proposal for the most ambitious reform…