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BMO Equity Research Metal Matters

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Featuring Helen Amos, Commodities analyst at BMO Capital Markets, Metal Matters discusses the hot topics in Global Metals & Mining each week.
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Episodes

Moving All Over the Place

In this episode we discuss the drivers for recent moves in copper, gold, uranium, and lithium, plus the weakness in Chinese construction activity. 11 min. Episode transcript: https://research-ca.bmocapitalmarkets.com/documents/Rk1kbXhwcmtUOHp3MkphS3RndEdzbzkvMEJwN3FsOUxlVXEyVkhRb3ZrWEZtQ1ZQRk1NNGQ0Mkc1TmpBdXpkYzFxZTJXRjBQeVNrZGZjdEsxbmt0RHc9PQ2.PDF To access our full disclosures, please visit: https://researchglobal0.bmocapitalmarkets.com/public-disclosure/...

Mar 15, 202411 min

The Role of Responsible Mining

This week we have a special episode of Metal Matters, sharing a podcast from BMO’s Sustainability Leaders that aired on February 20, 2024. Colin Hamilton, Commodities Analyst at BMO Capital Markets, sat down with the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM)’s president and CEO Rohitesh Dhawan to discuss what the industry needs to do to embrace nature-positive mining (24 min). Episode transcript: https://research-ca.bmocapitalmarkets.com/documents/Z01EUm53N0x1ckkzUXhjeVRIbi9DakhrMnRybmg4...

Mar 01, 202424 min

Conference Crescendo

In this episode we preview BMO’s 33rd Global Metals, Mining and Critical Minerals conference, and discuss the annual zinc treatment charge negotiations. 11 min Episode transcript: https://research-ca.bmocapitalmarkets.com/documents/eXlCRzRkT0ZxVzhmVFlncEwrY1RIOTl0TVBmVHpMZVlMbjZyUjI0NytGQnNOUUZUbkVLL0pMT0hubElXaUx3c3Y0cWJINkIwTGlXVzFaMUl0N092dXc9PQ2.PDF To access our full disclosures, please visit: https://researchglobal0.bmocapitalmarkets.com/public-disclosure/...

Feb 23, 202411 min

What Was Interesting at Indaba?

In this episode we provide feedback from Mining Indaba in Cape Town, and discuss uranium, copper and Chinese cost inflation. (13 mins) Click here for transcript. To access our full disclosures, please visit: https://researchglobal0.bmocapitalmarkets.com/public-disclosure/

Feb 09, 202413 min

Goodness Me, There Goes the Copper TC

In this episode we discuss the growing tightness in copper raw material markets, gold’s resilience, nickel supply cuts, and China’s 2023 economic data. (12 min). Episode transcript: https://research-ca.bmocapitalmarkets.com/documents/ei9UanNMUVJjRjcxOFFVT2F2am8wSWJRT0JLWDZSSDNxdzNTVjRDbDduVHk0cTRHUUVLdGtLWGY1SzZ0ZVRmZUJyUkRkR2g1RGthUFArZndqSW5jTnc9PQ2.PDF To access our full disclosures, please visit: https://researchglobal0.bmocapitalmarkets.com/public-disclosure/...

Jan 26, 202412 min

Supply Chain Issues Re-Emerging

In the first 2024 episode we discuss met coal and alumina fundamentals following recent price gains, China’s latest data points and how the Red Sea situation might impact metals and bulks. 13 min Episode transcript: https://research-ca.bmocapitalmarkets.com/documents/QVpFMkZXK0JuQjcybzhRNjEvMGt1bXRLNFFuNzBkTjNRMVFlTHZwSUJQWCtvS2E5WE5mQ1pOK3E0MGIzai9BRlBNeEVDSGlvOGFyL3VjZ3dGR0dvQlE9PQ2.PDF To access our full disclosures, please visit: https://researchglobal0.bmocapitalmarkets.com/public-disclosur...

Jan 12, 202414 min

The Old Guard Step Up for 2024

In this episode we discuss our expectations for metal and bulk commodity markets into 2024, a new era for gold, and why we see a tighter copper market than expected. (13 min). BMO clients can view our report, “CORRECTION: Q1 2024 Metals & Bulk Commodity Price Update: The Old Guard Step Up”, by visiting: https://researchglobal0.bmocapitalmarkets.com/research/e9d00408-6249-4535-80d7-25496e8af494/ Episode transcript: https://research-ca.bmocapitalmarkets.com/documents/d2NpSERFWXYvMVNSMEM3NHhmYX...

Dec 15, 202313 min

Calling Out for Cuts

In this episode we discuss the need for supply adjustments across commodities, with a focus on nickel, consider the seasonal iron ore trade, and think about the outlook for batteries and EVs (12 min) Episode transcript: https://research-ca.bmocapitalmarkets.com/documents/amRTYUgrNU1nZ1BzQ3Q0aW9tVHIzOVk2NURESDNla25xRzN5anlSMDdKNVVLS0pWTzAvNHlkckdiSjBIOWl0bW82WXRjbklvZTJUOEFwd001MDRHMlE9PQ2.PDF To access our full disclosures, please visit: https://researchglobal0.bmocapitalmarkets.com/public-discl...

Dec 01, 202312 min

PV the Silver Lining

In this episode we discuss Asia Copper Week, palladium, and silver. (12 min). Episode transcript: https://research-ca.bmocapitalmarkets.com/documents/WUcxaGpJRE1RVXc0Y29yOUVBaFRaS1JEazZENUFtK1djem9DdkNvQmJmNUt5V1FtRTJtVmpoZXdnQ1hBRHpTVEdzUVNhS24wTk0vMDBTQjlqdzQ4NWc9PQ2.PDF To access our full disclosures, please visit: https://researchglobal0.bmocapitalmarkets.com/public-disclosure/...

Nov 17, 202312 min

Energy Transition Still Rising in the East

In this episode we discuss fears that the energy transition is struggling, gold, uranium and the return of supply issues. (12 min). Episode transcript: https://research-ca.bmocapitalmarkets.com/documents/OUZ5Rk1iVERkZDN2Zmtxa2tvT0lpTk12UEhmMEtJNzluT09rNUdTNGQyZThzeURJQUlqUkpydS9FUkpsRWFudnNONDRuNm1DQ2VaRFJFcVNHOWhiNlE9PQ2.PDF To access our full disclosures, please visit: https://researchglobal0.bmocapitalmarkets.com/public-disclosure/...

Nov 03, 202312 min

Caution Abound at LME Week

In this edition, we provide feedback from LME Week, discuss the positive trends in Chinese data, and talk through the current iron ore situation. (12 min). Episode transcript: https://research-ca.bmocapitalmarkets.com/documents/Nm5QUjhpcW85SWk1U21nZHVCajdreUVMalZ5QVRRR1o5My9oMm9keUZPRmJZU3kzeStYN0RNeTlrTjFOM2JpVWJNdTZ3ZjRxRk1mazJrVGF2Qjg2M3c9PQ2.PDF To access our full disclosures, please visit: https://researchglobal0.bmocapitalmarkets.com/public-disclosure/...

Oct 20, 202312 min

Metal Matters: Don’t Fear, LME Week Is Here

This week we preview LME Week 2023, discuss global industrial outlook and our recent price changes, and provide some quick thoughts on aluminium. BMO clients can view our report, "Q4 2023 Metals & Bulk Commodity Price Update: Steadying the Ship", by visiting: https://researchglobal0.bmocapitalmarkets.com/research/0a32588c-405d-444f-a3a2-e9d2fc97cddb/ Episode transcript: https://research-ca.bmocapitalmarkets.com/documents/S0Z4dG45RE8rM3dwL2dkRXRHTDFRTGlaZTgyanJsaVlDUlJmVWtZRWxHR0d6YUszMmk0RHE...

Oct 06, 20239 min

Stabilisation, Strikes, Surges, and Slides

In this episode we discuss China’s August data, the UAW strike, India, and met coal. (10 min). Episode transcript: https://research-ca.bmocapitalmarkets.com/documents/R0RzRnoxOUVsRXd0ajZ0VjZDOEdGQ2lNWnluY3c0eEJpM0FoL2RFSTJRVGNXYmVHT2RmN3RuR2VQZk1BQW9wM0pKb2g2TFVUcUZ2VmxkbzZXcDlpYUE9PQ2.PDF To access our full disclosures, please visit: https://researchglobal0.bmocapitalmarkets.com/public-disclosure/...

Sep 22, 202310 min

Metals & Bulks Speed Dating

This week we provide a short sharp summary of our views across the main commodities under our coverage for the remainder of 2023 and 2024. Episode transcript: https://research-ca.bmocapitalmarkets.com/documents/ZklGekd5RUI5Z2VsTEsrUHMwZGlHQUNRT0duZHMxWGNzbzc2RUNEcmJEOFBKQzJOaVBweXl1MmxVaXNLT0tLLzF2Sm9TbEwyM0xETU1udmtlOGs5VUE9PQ2.PDF To access our full disclosures, please visit: https://researchglobal0.bmocapitalmarkets.com/public-disclosure/...

Sep 08, 202311 min

U Kids on the Block at the World Nuclear Symposium

In this special podcast we discuss the outlook for uranium ahead of the World Nuclear Symposium in London, covering market dynamics, current sentiment towards uranium, and the demand growth potential from small modular reactors. (18 min). BMO clients can view our report, "U Kids on the Block", by visiting: https://researchglobal0.bmocapitalmarkets.com/research/d1f5bec3-dfbe-418b-9674-948f8ba6a84e/ Episode transcript: https://research-ca.bmocapitalmarkets.com/documents/YlJlNmZ6RnBlZjhIVVB4ZTljUld...

Sep 01, 202318 min

Cyclical Low Versus a Credit Crash

In this short episode we discuss whether China’s July data might be as bad as it gets, China gold demand, ex-China indicators and BHP’s latest commodity outlook. Episode transcript: https://research-ca.bmocapitalmarkets.com/documents/ZHJjUVFMNWloMWdxd3BnRUh2YXFSV1NUdytBU3ZJdFY3VE1sUnJOTDVQVDBQeXhRTW92Tksrdlplby9SSGVhRlRNYmJzQmNVMHduY3gwc3hRQktXNHc9PQ2.PDF To access our full disclosures, please visit: https://researchglobal0.bmocapitalmarkets.com/public-disclosure/...

Aug 25, 202310 min

Substitution, Silver and Steel

In this episode we discuss our recent notes on copper substitution and iron ore pellet feed, plus silver’s set-up and China’s steel cuts Episode transcript: https://research-ca.bmocapitalmarkets.com/documents/cjNLTUtEbEpjbWpvRmtidzIyUlp5dXNBdDNRN2M4REFKVTVGbWlhTFhCWjJTM0dKYk51OEtMOEdjQXJaRmJQNjNIaS9zbFh6bmo0VUNxamdaQnJiSFE9PQ2.PDF To access our full disclosures, please visit: https://researchglobal0.bmocapitalmarkets.com/public-disclosure/...

Aug 11, 202311 min

The Heat is On

In this episode we consider the outcomes from China’s politburo meeting, critical minerals, met coal, and potential El Niño impacts. Episode transcript: https://research-ca.bmocapitalmarkets.com/documents/K1JnVTc3bFg2RDNscXFtMDBVdVJKZDZvdUxIb005M2hLNUd6Nmt5VGV4SmJveExJbURVUmx5dW51OXk4cHk5VitTKzBFekpGcnJxcWN6clR4UC9nMEE9PQ2.PDF To access our full disclosures, please visit: https://researchglobal0.bmocapitalmarkets.com/public-disclosure/...

Jul 28, 202311 min

Putting the Ge in Geopolitics

In this short (11 min) podcast we discuss China’s minor metals export bans, the latest on stimulus, plus recent price forecast changes. Episode transcript: https://research-ca.bmocapitalmarkets.com/documents/LzJwaWRMbTdpeFY4ZmZHVE56RHhvVEZQVXNJOVlUYzAxeGEzajFsd0tvS2puaWdwSy95bkQ3SVhpWDJLMjJXWFFWRDJXNjRrT21PY3E3TXMxTmd6dmc9PQ2.PDF To access our full disclosures, please visit: https://researchglobal0.bmocapitalmarkets.com/public-disclosure/...

Jul 07, 202311 min

ABCD edition – Alumina, Batteries, China and DRI

In this short (8 min) podcast we discuss China’s drip feed policy support, why the trend to bigger batteries might slow, alumina’s challenges and client interest in DRI. Episode transcript: https://research-ca.bmocapitalmarkets.com/documents/aTQwbmVIcEJSd0E1TkJKclV4Qzk2R2N1dDBOZWx5QTlqeldlejJoeTVhZnZ6M2JsM1kwOHlpeitaYW5hejN1K3VDd3JMVUVBMERsWWx2Ri91TmI5RGc9PQ2.PDF To access our full disclosures, please visit: https://researchglobal0.bmocapitalmarkets.com/public-disclosure/...

Jun 23, 20238 min

A Growing Ex-China Demand Problem

We discuss the latest Chinese data points and policy support, fading inflation pressures, and power demand for data. (12 min). Episode transcript: https://research-ca.bmocapitalmarkets.com/documents/ZGZWTGZwR3I4bmdvYS9saUhFTE1iYkFkWXRaMFlFRnRjazNkMHVhNUljdUpqdGZHWFk0VUE2SHlrdzhGUDh4TGVTdHdBN1VsQldtYk5YWUM5ekZvckE9PQ2.PDF To access our full disclosures, please visit: https://researchglobal0.bmocapitalmarkets.com/public-disclosure/...

Jun 09, 202312 min

Bearish Spiral Goes Viral

This week we discuss whether markets are too bearish on near-term metals price expectations, where we are relative to cost curves, and provide PGM and aluminium conference feedback. (12 min). Episode transcript: https://research-ca.bmocapitalmarkets.com/documents/UGllc0R4UXhBNCs5cmhBU2tWMjJHbDlHUWMzZ1hzOGFFaFFoRm0zMjdCRllZZkQxUzBLN2F1cm5zY2QxTUJoakFvdjB6QWkvQVVJZlBKU09NbmdVbGc9PQ2.PDF To access our full disclosures, please visit: https://researchglobal0.bmocapitalmarkets.com/public-disclosure/...

May 26, 202312 min

Concerns Cloud Conference Season

This week we discuss mixed data points from China, cobalt, and preview London Platinum Week. (10 min). Episode transcript: https://research-ca.bmocapitalmarkets.com/documents/dTFWZmVFdmxzZDdzMjQvdjVHZW5BQlpndHV4MDY5b3hUVnQ3NDduS0ZqdXRGTEdwdDBuaHFCWCtHZGZJVFZvMll6M1NhWFBhOU11T2JHbGU4ZHNnTFE9PQ2.PDF To access our full disclosures, please visit: https://researchglobal0.bmocapitalmarkets.com/public-disclosure/...

May 12, 202310 min

Battery Materials Battered

This week we discuss feedback from CESCO copper week, aluminium, China trade and the pressure on battery raw materials. (12 min). BMO clients can view our report, "CESCO Copper Week 2023 - Checking the Copper Connections", by visiting: https://researchglobal0.bmocapitalmarkets.com/research/c69346d7-e6e9-460c-bded-63eac1e7026c/ Episode transcript: https://research-ca.bmocapitalmarkets.com/documents/NG5YNTRWaGRGODJyTEtNakRtdkJSSjhkYXNTN1V0ZzRxdkIveWt6NU82WnZBUXJFMUZUbjBMb3JMTUtZWDV0SXc3cSsxbWt4NG5...

Apr 28, 202312 min

CESCO-Time

This week, we preview CESCO Week in Chile, discuss China’s recovery path and what happens now with gold above $2,000/oz. (11 min). Episode transcript: https://research-ca.bmocapitalmarkets.com/documents/UVBiUXlPY1M5NmJQU3QvcXZiUzYrbmpWeGgvb1JaSHFGUXFDNzhvdjNDT3JVTHJkTWlMVUx0YWRpSEhsa251Y3l1dTIrUkVLOGtZWVA1S1M2M0FMT2c9PQ2.PDF To access our full disclosures, please visit: https://researchglobal0.bmocapitalmarkets.com/public-disclosure/...

Apr 14, 202312 min

Keeping It Real

This week, we discuss our recent commodity price changes, China’s lithium and gold imports and alumina market dynamics. (9 min). BMO clients can view our report, "Q2 2023 Metals & Bulk Commodity Price Update: Keeping It Real", by visiting: https://researchglobal0.bmocapitalmarkets.com/research/21782f22-3504-40bf-8020-42d2a7eaaf44/ Episode transcript: https://research-ca.bmocapitalmarkets.com/documents/Z203UTZIUHhWTS96bnZiczlDb1VIOHpKeFF0RU56aU9FMzVwMHU2RXBZK25pOTVlbk4vc0psaEkzYldlekNGNVcxZHJ...

Mar 31, 202310 min

A Critical Discussion

This time round we address the battle for critical minerals, China’s green shoots, the impact of financial turmoil on commodities, and our latest electric vehicle assumptions. (12 min). Episode transcript: https://research-ca.bmocapitalmarkets.com/documents/a1pSSERXM3VQVjFmZHBHaFRSTEN6TmhJYSs4b09xK3phQmNZVVg0WVIyeGpTTmZsWW1WR1NkTVZ0UnJZSHFOaUdpNG1vQnNHazd2QXh2QVQrTHo4MGc9PQ2.PDF To access our full disclosures, please visit: https://researchglobal0.bmocapitalmarkets.com/public-disclosure/...

Mar 24, 202312 min

Copper-tunity Knocks

This time around we provide feedback from BMO’s Global Metals, Mining and Critical Minerals Conference, review China’s 2023 growth target, and discuss the current situation in PGM markets. (11 min). Episode transcript: https://research-ca.bmocapitalmarkets.com/documents/a0ZYRzhqVzEvaDltK1BIdmhEZHZKVFhVOWZ6ejB1cThYQTFvandjOGxKenAraDRmWU9ENURKUHlFdG41cmdsV1MrOGN4ME1WZ1VldWQvNCtNZkMxRGc9PQ2.PDF To access our full disclosures, please visit: https://researchglobal0.bmocapitalmarkets.com/public-disclo...

Mar 10, 202312 min

Focus on Florida

In this short (10 min) podcast we preview both the 32nd Annual BMO Global Metals, Mining and Critical Minerals Conference and the International Zinc Association meeting. We also consider how our demand forecasts are incrementally changing thus far in 2023. Episode transcript: https://research-ca.bmocapitalmarkets.com/documents/NWFqVXdLTlRZWGJqUmkrZDVWN0hxV1hFa3FRREs5d25lZ2ZDYk1sV2tPbFRFOG55SmFic1ZZWU9QcmF0dXZGSEdiMTJ5aVZhU3FKSDJXNFo1b2treWc9PQ2.PDF To access our full disclosures, please visit: h...

Feb 24, 202310 min

Indaba Insights

In this short podcast we discuss feedback from Mining Indaba, nickel and uranium. Episode transcript: https://research-ca.bmocapitalmarkets.com/documents/d1pUcC83R21UczNsWG9uRXpadFVOTzFZQ2ZBYWkxeGx5SmJSSEUzeGdNTFVkNXB4VEZRNzRrRzdBNXFDd3RhR25GQXVyTjhRczFMUUt1M21GRXZlcXc9PQ2.PDF To access our full disclosures, please visit: https://researchglobal0.bmocapitalmarkets.com/public-disclosure/...

Feb 10, 202310 min
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