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2008 October issue
Aluminium Quarterly

In these times of high uncertainty and fears of a global recession in 2009, CRU has looked at the likely impact of the credit crisis and falling metal prices on the aluminium industry.   In this issue of the Primary Aluminium Quarterly we address the following questions:

  • How low can prices go?  CRU analyses the previous down cycles back to 1992 taking a close look at reported days-stocks consumption ratios and business operating costs.

  • How will China react to lower demand growth prospects?

  • Are prices low enough to bring producers to idle capacity?

Aluminium Quarterly Industry and Market Outlook


An essential resource for the global aluminium industry providing comprehensive coverage

Independent and authoritative
The report contains clear, detailed analysis of the fundamentals for a five year horizon with a separate appendix outlining the macro-economic outlook. They also contain a statistical review and an historical database for carrying out your own analysis or preparing presentations, plus executive summaries and "what if" scenarios. Our quarterly report helps you prepare for unexpected developments by providing concise and readily available information.

An authoritative base case forecast
CRU is the largest and longest established consultancy specialising in the metals and minerals industries. Forecasts in the Quarterly Market Service arise from a thorough analysis of industry fundamentals by dedicated research teams. The quality of your own analysis and market assessments depends on a trusted information source.

Medium term outlook
CRU presents a central, base case forecast that is used by the majority of aluminium producers. Our forecasts have become benchmarks for the aluminum industry.

This focuses on the impact of longer term developments such as capacity plans and the growth of new applications. This forecast is essential for your business planning.

A global and regional approach
CRU provides a truly global perspective plus regional detail.  In particular, CRU's Beijing office provides invaluable insight into the most rapidly developing producing and consuming country in the aluminium industry for this publication.  Better statistics and more reliable information from this area is more critical than ever before to provide leading forecasts into this evolving industry.

The authors who include industry experts, economists, metallurgists and geologists can help you keep abreast of new developments by telephone, fax e-mail and personal visits.  Except for travel costs, these value added services are included in the annual price.

Expert analysis and advice
In addition to the Quarterly, the team publishes over a dozen different studies encompassing all the key industry drivers. The insight gained in researching other topics makes its way into each Quarterly. Coupled with regular worldwide statistical data, many subscribers find the Quarterly replaces numerous other regular subscription services. The Quarterly supplies breadth and depth of market information at a cost effective price.

CRU is the leading consultancy in the international mining and metals industries. Established over 30 years ago, the company is wholly independent and has a staff of over 150 globally, with offices in London, China, USA and Chile.

The Aluminium Group provides unrivalled coverage of all aspects of the industry from bauxite through to end-use demand for semis. CRU has extensive experience in forecasting of all major metals and issues detailed studies of the short, medium and long term outlook.

The study is published each quarter in January, April, July, and October. 

Conference call service NEW! - As part of your subscription to the CRU aluminium quarterly we are very pleased to announce that we are holding an aluminium quarterly conference call of approximately 30 minutes detailing the main findings and developments from the publication of each quarter, followed by a Q&A session.  We will be hosting this conference call twice in one day, at 9am and at 4pm BST, in order to allow subscribers to choose the time that is most convenient to them. 

Contact
For more information, please contact:

Peter Caine
Business Development, Base Metals
tel: +44 20 7903 2155
fax: +44 20 7833 0976
email: peter.caine@crugroup.com

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