Leveraging off the core research capabilities of GFMS, GFMS Metals Consulting is ideally placed to provide a wide range of consultancy services.

The extensive field research that is routinely carried out by our analysts allows us to research markets where there is little publicly available information.

This research compliments the extensive statistical databases held by the company, many of which are proprietary series.

We undertake focused, tailor-made research into a variety of subjects in most areas of the base metal, steel and related industries.

Some of the projects that analysts at GFMS Metals Consulting have recently undertaken include:

> A long-term study on the prospects for aluminium and zinc to support an investment decision for brownfield projects in Europe.

> Detailed market appraisal for a steel flat-rolled project in the Middle East.

> A statistical analysis of long-term trends in gold mine production costs in major producing countries.

> An investigation of new markets for a new flat-rolling process in the steel and non- ferrous sectors.

> Expert witness in legal cases on both the steel and non-ferrous industries.

> A detailed analysis of the regulations pertaining to foreign investment in the Russian mining industry.

> For further information, please contact GFMS Metals Consulting.