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BMO Capital Markets Equity Research
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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Mar 15, 2024 • 11min
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.PDFTo access our full disclosures, please visit: https://researchglobal0.bmocapitalmarkets.com/public-disclosure/

Mar 1, 2024 • 24min
The Role of Responsible Mining
In this episode, they discuss embracing nature-positive mining, addressing the trust deficit, critical minerals for clean energy, sustainable mining practices, and the challenges of shifting to responsible mining practices. They also reflect on personal growth and the potential of ethical mining for positive social impact.

Feb 23, 2024 • 11min
Conference Crescendo
In this episode we preview BMO’s 33rd Global Metals, Mining andCritical Minerals conference, and discuss the annual zinc treatment chargenegotiations. 11 minEpisode transcript: https://research-ca.bmocapitalmarkets.com/documents/eXlCRzRkT0ZxVzhmVFlncEwrY1RIOTl0TVBmVHpMZVlMbjZyUjI0NytGQnNOUUZUbkVLL0pMT0hubElXaUx3c3Y0cWJINkIwTGlXVzFaMUl0N092dXc9PQ2.PDFTo access our full disclosures, please visit: https://researchglobal0.bmocapitalmarkets.com/public-disclosure/

Feb 9, 2024 • 13min
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/

Jan 26, 2024 • 12min
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.PDFTo access our full disclosures, please visit: https://researchglobal0.bmocapitalmarkets.com/public-disclosure/

Jan 12, 2024 • 14min
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 minEpisode transcript: https://research-ca.bmocapitalmarkets.com/documents/QVpFMkZXK0JuQjcybzhRNjEvMGt1bXRLNFFuNzBkTjNRMVFlTHZwSUJQWCtvS2E5WE5mQ1pOK3E0MGIzai9BRlBNeEVDSGlvOGFyL3VjZ3dGR0dvQlE9PQ2.PDF To access our full disclosures, please visit: https://researchglobal0.bmocapitalmarkets.com/public-disclosure/

Dec 15, 2023 • 13min
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/d2NpSERFWXYvMVNSMEM3NHhmYXdFMUU2VmdUTzFFRWJ4MlBnaE12akJsQkFSZ09odXErdzQvVHVYa012NU5nUmNpN2hnaVVuQ0lxNmYzZ0VQMTRZYlE9PQ2.PDFTo access our full disclosures, please visit: https://researchglobal0.bmocapitalmarkets.com/public-disclosure/

Dec 1, 2023 • 12min
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.PDFTo access our full disclosures, please visit: https://researchglobal0.bmocapitalmarkets.com/public-disclosure/

Nov 17, 2023 • 12min
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.PDFTo access our full disclosures, please visit: https://researchglobal0.bmocapitalmarkets.com/public-disclosure/

Nov 3, 2023 • 12min
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.PDFTo access our full disclosures, please visit: https://researchglobal0.bmocapitalmarkets.com/public-disclosure/