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SFA (Oxford) is proud to play a key role in helping players across the value chain in Platinum Group Metals, Battery Metals and Materials, Green Hydrogen and Fuel Cells, Sustainability and ESG gain a greater understanding of the spheres of influence driving change in these key areas. Here you can discover our suite of market intelligence briefings, and uncover more about the unique metal markets enabling this global transition from research and development to commercialisation. SFA is closely tracking all of these areas for clients to assist their investment and portfolio strategies.




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ESG Backlash and Regulatory Deregulation
3 March 2025 | Ismet Soyocak
The global ESG landscape has witnessed an unprecedented wave of regulatory rollbacks, corporate retreats, and shifting political rhetoric.

Congo bans cobalt exports from DRC
25 February 2025 | Rj Coetzee
In a significant move to address the oversupply in the cobalt market, the DRC's ARECOMS announced a four-month suspension of cobalt exports
Iridium’s outlook linked to hydrogen economy wariness
21 October 2024 | SFA (Oxford) & Heraeus
Chinese heavy-duty vehicle platinum demand could be ready for a rise
7 October 2024 | SFA (Oxford) & Heraeus
Where does the palladium market go from here?
23 September 2024 | SFA (Oxford) & Heraeus
The Chinese car market in 2024 – PHEVs, subsidies and palladium
19 August 2024 | SFA (Oxford) & Heraeus



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