So How Much Money are Antimony Smelters Really Making?
With critical minerals becoming increasingly strategic, antimony has emerged as a key input in flame retardants, energy storage, semiconductors, and specialty alloys. But despite its rising relevance, the economics of producing antimony remain complicated—tightly bound to ore grade, process choice, and shifting global market dynamics. This article outlines the dominant smelting methods and attempts to […]
Tungsten Market Outlook 2025–2030: Navigating a Shifting Global Landscape
The tungsten market has entered a pivotal phase, shaped by geopolitical maneuvering, resurging industrial demand, and tightening supply dynamics. Once overshadowed by more prominent critical minerals like lithium and rare earths, tungsten (“wolframite”) is now firmly in the spotlight — not only as a key industrial material but also as a strategic military metal. Price […]
Antimony: From Niche Metal to Global Frenzy
The Antimony frenzy is by now well documented, but the drama continues to unfold in real time. Prices have soared to unprecedented highs — currently trading between $57,000 and $60,000 per tonne, depending on the specific material. This meteoric rise, from just $5,500/MT a few years ago, has left traders, manufacturers, and policymakers scrambling to […]
Not all Antimony is equal: Understanding grades, specifications, and market trends
Introduction Not long ago, antimony was a niche metal known only to geologists, metallurgists, and a handful of traders. At the beginning of 2019, it still traded at a modest $5,500 per metric tonne, with zero excitement in the market. Investors showed little interest, and new projects struggled to secure funding. Then, in 2019, prices […]
The future of urban mining: Extracting rare earths and critical metals from e-waste
In our increasingly digital world, the mountains of discarded electronics are not just a waste problem—they’re a treasure trove of opportunity. As we stand at the cusp of a new era in resource management, the recycling of e-waste for rare earth elements (REEs) and critical metals is emerging as a pivotal industry, one that promises […]
Antimony market in turmoil: China’s export ban creates global price divide
The global antimony market has been thrown into chaos following China’s decision to impose an export ban. This move that has created a stark pricing divide between domestic and international markets. The ripple effects of Beijing’s policy are reshaping supply chains, forcing traditional sellers to seek new buyers, and disrupting smelter operations worldwide. China’s ban […]
Copper market surplus: Why it could be short-lived
As the global energy transition accelerates, copper — the metal at the core of electrification and renewable energy — has found itself in the spotlight. 2024 is expected to finish with a surplus copper market in the order of 800,000 metric tonnes, driven by record-high production. But beneath this apparent abundance lies a growing realization: […]
The impact of China’s antimony export restrictions on U.S. national security and the global market
In recent months, the antimony market has been thrust into the spotlight due to soaring prices and a critical supply shortage exacerbated by China’s export restrictions. This shift in antimony has raised alarms not only in the industrial and renewable energy sectors but also in national security circles. Antimony’s pivotal role in the defence industry […]
Global tin market scramble: Alphamin Resources poised to dominate as tin supply tightens
The global tin market is under increasing pressure as key mines remain out of production, driving supply shortages and price volatility. Tin (Sn), a critical material in electronics, soldering, and other essential industries, has become the subject of significant interest from major economies, including the United States, which is actively seeking ways to bolster production […]
Idaho Copper Corp positioned for leading role in growing U.S. copper market
The global copper market is primed for a potential surge in prices, spurred by a convergence of factors that are boosting demand and shaking up supply dynamics. Copper, a critical element in industries ranging from construction to electric vehicles (EVs), is on the radar of investors and analysts alike. At the forefront of this excitement […]