The Mission of the Critical Strategic Metals Web Site

is to serve as a monthly compass for those who take a fundamental view of investment regarding the strategic metals markets, are concerned with the emerging critical under-supply of these metals worldwide and wish to profitability chart their course. Each month we will research and provide, in as short and concise a manner as possible, the most applicable information available on resources that will have the biggest impact on our day to day lives.
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2011: A Year of Volatility

Added January 2nd, 2012 by Anthony David

Iron & Steel 2011 saw iron ore prices seesawing from record highs to abysmal lows. The declining demand for steel in spite of China’s strong economy was a major factor influencing the trend. Investments in both new and expansion projects however,... Click to read more

As Goes Steel…

Added January 2nd, 2012 by Anthony David

Falling iron ore prices had reached their lowest point over 22 months in late October. Since then, prices have been rising and they reached $147.60 per tonne—a rise of 26%—over the last few weeks. However, market observers are not celebrating... Click to read more

2012: A Year of Transition for Strategic Metals

Added January 2nd, 2012 by Anthony David

China announced its rare earth export quota for 2012 on December 27. The initial quantity has been reduced by 27% in comparison to 2011 but the whole year’s quota is slated to remain almost unchanged from 2011 levels. Officials have... Click to read more