The Crucible: March 2022

In just a few days, the MMTA is delighted to be welcoming members and delegates in person to the historic UK city of Sheffield for the International Minor Metals Conference…

Scandium has long been considered an “if” metal. If only it were available in quantity, it could transform aircraft production and fuel consumption. If only it were available in quantity,…

Dear MMTA Members, I am happy to be joining the MMTA in Member Services. My life in metals started in 1998 as a reporter at Metal Bulletin, where I eventually…

Geopolitical issues in Eastern Europe combined with rising inflationary pressures will negatively impact some market (IATA) Aerospace The major commercial airframe producers, Boeing and Airbus, reported mixed results for their…

DRC court puts administrator in charge of Tenke Fungurume mine At the end of February, the Tribunal of Commerce in the south-eastern city of Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo, announced…

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“There needs to be more widespread investment in the development and exploration of all critical mineral resources” Benchmark Mineral Intelligence (Benchmark) is a world leading clean energy supply chain price…

Notes from the other side: Retired metal merchant, Anthony Lipmann, illuminates metal trading for the young about to enter the world of metals. Part 5: Embrace the chance to see…

China’s raw materials plan targets five key development areas by 2025 The country’s new five-year raw materials plan highlights that industry consolidation, environmental considerations, and supply chain security will underpin…