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Comprehensive risk management for metals and critical materials stakeholders has increasingly become essential as the 2026 market is defined by […]
The force majeure declarations by Qatalum and Alba could remove over 2.2 million tonnes of primary aluminium from global circulation, […]
Market Overview and Regional Positioning The global black mass recycling market exhibits distinct regional growth trajectories, with Europe and North […]
Introduction Following Israeli/US strikes and Iran’s retaliatory missile attacks, geopolitical tensions in the MENA region have escalated sharply. For metals, […]
The European Union achieves a zinc end-of-life recycling rate exceeding 50%—significantly above the recycling rate of other regions. Even China […]
Zinc has a significantly lower global End-of-Life (EoL) recycling rate of approximately 40% compared to Steel (85-90%), Aluminum (75%), and […]
The European Commission is preparing to formally announce targeted aluminium scrap export restrictions during the second quarter of 2026, with […]
The European Commission is preparing to formally present targeted measures on aluminium scrap export restrictions during the second quarter of […]
Sourcing scrap metal from Africa offers significant commercial opportunity but requires disciplined management of technical, logistical, regulatory and other risks. […]
Tariff policy uncertainty did not culminate in August 2025 but persisted at historically elevated levels throughout late 2025 and into […]
• Why is Scrap sourcing becoming increasingly important for metal producers? • Where is the new scrap supply going to […]
• What is a supplier assessment? • Why do you need to strategize for low-carbon supplier base? • How can […]
Why is carbon footprint reduction important and how does it impact the P&L globally? What are the key levers in […]
What is CBAM and what can you expect? How is CBAM impacting you? Are you prepared for CBAM? What can […]
Why is geopolitical sourcing important in 2026? What are the key geopolitical factors impacting supply chains? What kind of risks […]
Which regulations continue to matter for climate action, human rights and responsible sourcing, ESG and sustainability? How is the regulatory […]
As global supply chains fragment and geopolitical tensions reshape markets, companies face an urgent challenge: their traditional sourcing strategies are […]
For decades, supplier selection in the steel industry has followed familiar factors: price, quality, delivery, and reliability. The introduction of […]
Using more scrap is strategically important because it directly improves costs, operational flexibility, and long-term sustainability in steel production. In […]
Scrap usage varies significantly across steel producers depending on furnace technology, product mix, and regional scrap availability: Despite these constraints, […]
1. Use the Exact CN Code (Not the HS Code) A recurring mistake is assuming that the HS code and […]
“Reliable data” means data that is complete, consistent, traceable, and verifiable under EU rules. Anything less increases cost, audit risk, […]
Firstly, importers need to identify the minimum inputs For each product from each supplier, importers must identify: Simplified Core Formula […]
From 2026 onwards, EU importers of a list of goods will be impacted by the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism […]
Given the typical economic life of data centres, the contraction of on-premise enterprise facilities and the current age of the […]
Data centres require large amounts of power to run servers, storage systems. Especially AI accelerators that operate continuously need strong […]
By 2025, roughly 78% of organisations globally report using AI in at least one function — up sharply from just […]
The WEEE Directive (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive) is one of the clearest examples of how regulation can stimulate […]
Amongst other applications, the world depends heavily on REEs for smartphones, electric vehicles, wind turbines and defence technologies. At the […]
In 2025, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Critical Minerals list has grown to 60 minerals, now including copper. The list […]
Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) batteries are a fast-growing chemistry, forecast to expand at 21% annually through 2035 (Source: Future Market […]
Zinc is, in theory, a highly recyclable metal. In practice, however, only a fraction of this potential is realised. While […]
Titanium is known for its remarkable properties — high strength-to-weight ratio, corrosion resistance, and biocompatibility — it is used in […]
Batteries are an essential part of our lives as a portable energy supply. When batteries reach their end of life—typically […]
Using scrap as feedstock for steel production has many advantages: Why Are Scrap Ratios Still Low — and Why Do […]
Not all end-of-life scrap is equal. If an end-of-life car is simply flattened, baled, and thrown straight into the shredder, […]
Why do scrap grades control scrap flows, customers and discounts? Clean, well-sorted scrap with known composition and very low contaminants […]
Indonesia is the engine of nickel supply. Production there has been ramping up fast, and that primary metal has set […]
The concept of measuring unidentified aluminium available for use, which has been left in place, stockpiled or abandoned, is of […]
There is increasing interest in the concept of revealing unidentified copper tonnage available for use. This is material that is […]
In theory, copper can be recycled indefinitely, and still maintain its intrinsic values such as conductivity and malleability. However, for […]
Herewith, a peek into Critical Raw Materials (CRMs) substitution. Driven by a range of factors, CRMs are increasingly under the […]
In order to lower intensity in demand for Critical Raw Materials (CRMs), recycling is an obvious and desirable route forward. […]
The Nickel Recycling Business is Shaped by its Applications Nickel’s recycling pathways are strongly shaped by the end-use sector, since […]
According to the International Energy Agency, global solar energy generation is projected to grow at an annual rate of 10–15% […]
Critical Raw Materials (CRM) are growing in importance due to increasing use in energy transition technologies, systems digitalisation and defence. […]
MM Markets’ analysis indicates that the recently announced U.S. import tariffs on copper semi-fabricates might be unlikely to cause major […]
At the end of July, the U.S. Administration announced a Presidential proclamation invoking Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act to […]
The global nickel market is currently in a state of significant oversupply, largely driven by Indonesia’s emergence as the world’s […]
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Following President Trump’s announcement yesterday of upcoming tariffs on copper imports, a 50% rate now appears probable. While details on […]
The EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) will likely have significant implications for US trade, particularly for U.S. exporters in […]
On 21 May 2027 a new EU export ban will come into force. Exports of non-hazardous waste (including scrap metal) […]
Import tariffs on primary metal, and semi-finished products, tend to have a mixed impact on scrap markets — and the […]
Metal scrap, once considered waste or a by-product, is rapidly becoming a politically and economically sensitive issue. As the energy […]
The global metals industry is closely monitoring tariff changes in the US, and monitoring reciprocal tariff changes from impacted geographies. […]
Exports are not without cost — they involve long-haul shipping, export paperwork, and potential communication barriers. Raw materials and finished goods […]
Following output at the World Aluminium Summit in London, herewith a videocast sharing some of our knowledge on the scrap/recycling […]
MM Markets (https://mm-markets.com/) will be speaking at the CRU World Aluminium Summit in London. Among other topics our focus will […]
What Is a Closed-Loop Recycling System? How Are Different Types of Aluminium Scrap Recycled? How Closed-Loop Recycling Systems can be […]
Acting as important catalysts for country level climate policies and actions, and forming part of the Paris Agreement, Nationally Determined […]
Herewith select bullet points from MM Markets automotive research: Once settled, US tariffs will impact world OEMs pricing and […]
Please contact us for detailed prices and further options colin.bennett@mm-markets.com or krisztina.kalman 1. Substitution Presentation 2025 A summary of the copper/aluminium messages and key […]
MM Markets 2025 Copper Substitution Report is based on an extensive international survey of copper and aluminium buyers and users. […]
MM Markets 2025 Copper Substitution Report is based on an extensive international survey of copper and aluminium buyers and users. […]
In order to improve End-of-Life Vehicle (ELV) processing, incentivise reuse, and to protect resources, the European Commission is proposing new […]
At MM Markets we offer a multi-material approach to sustainability and ESG benchmarking. The focus is on comparing how different […]
Electronic waste (E-waste) is material produced from discarded computers, mobile phones, monitors, small appliances, and other electronics and the accessories […]
Flow modelling reveals the big picture of material flows, usually on a global and regional level, enabling further investigation into […]
Recycling is one of the most important issues of our time. Recycling is a world-wide flow and trade and it […]
Materials price, relative performance, sustainability credentials, availability, extrusion tolerances and changing regulations are just some of the many factors that […]
One often thinks of metal extraction, fabrication, and trade playing key roles in addressing climate change, as is the case […]
With decarbonization and waste reduction priority goals of government and their partners, the recycling of metals, plastics, paper, glass, and […]
Many countries are seeing a shift in their energy portfolio as they diversify fossil fuel-based generation (oil, gas, coal, etc.) […]
CBAM is a mechanism used by government to account for the carbon cost of producing imported goods. The mechanism goal […]
A wide range of recurring threats and factors influence substitution however, day to day, overall project cost is the key […]
Miniaturisation is linked to innovation and technological progress where similar performance can be offered using less material. It is driven […]
Recently, MM Markets participated in a global podcast for The International Risk Podcast, free listen link here https://theinternationalriskpodcast.com/episode-170-copper-with-colin-bennett-and-krisztina-kalman/. The focus […]
For immediate release. 2nd September 2024, London UK – Mining and Materials Markets Ltd. (MM Markets), a market intelligence and […]
Materials price, relative performance, sustainability credentials, availability, extrusion tolerances and changing regulations are just some of the many factors that […]
Recycling is one of the most important issues of our time. Recycling is a world-wide flow and trade and it […]
In order to progress, the whole of society is reliant on newly sourced raw materials.
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