Energy is shifting to clean sources of solar, wind, and electric vehicles much faster than ever. Governments and companies are doubling down on their sustainability ambitions, as the demand for these key raw materials-the thought leaders in the pack are copper, aluminum, and nickel-is taking off. These are the metals on which a new energy economy will be built-from the production of solar panels and wind turbines to the assembly of EV batteries. So, how do businesses in manufacturing, construction, and energy make purchase decisions to account for such changes in the market and pricing?

The SMM prices of #1 tin surged on April 7.

The SMM prices of #1 tin surged on March 22.

Discounts of pure nickel over nickel sulphate have been shifted to large premiums since the extreme price move of nickel in 2022.