Rare Earth Elements & Minor Metals
Critical metals for the energy transition
Supporting your critical minerals decision-making
SFA (Oxford), a renowned consultancy in metal market analysis, provides in-depth insights into how rare earths and minor metals, are critical components that power the global economy, from high-tech consumer electronics to essential renewable energy technologies, highlighting their pivotal role in driving innovation and sustainability. With a foundation built on bespoke consulting, SFA offers detailed, customised analysis, leveraging our extensive network from exploration to end-use markets. We specialise in evaluating the intricacies crucial for various technological advancements and green energy solutions, and conduct thorough due diligence to address the challenges and opportunities within these sectors, complementing our existing research and consulting for clients navigating the energy transition. Our comprehensive approach on critical minerals ensures a robust perspective on future commodity trends, underpinned by many years of market monitoring. Explore how SFA can empower your strategic decisions across the Rare Earths, Minor Metals and Minerals value chain.
Navigating the critical minerals challenge
Critical minerals have become a focal point due to their indispensable role in modern industries such as renewable energy, electronics, and defence. These minerals are crucial for various high-tech applications, ranging from batteries to electric vehicles, with the growing demand highlighting concerns over their scarcity, geopolitical implications, and environmental impacts.
The COVID-19 pandemic exposed vulnerabilities in the global supply chain, accentuating the urgency of securing access to these essential resources. As countries push forward to enhance their technological prowess and transition towards cleaner energy sources, ensuring a stable and sustainable supply of critical minerals has ascended internationally.
An integrated approach in critical minerals market intelligence
Together, SFA's deep industry expertise and its comprehensive approach to analysing critical minerals empowers investors and stakeholders to make informed strategic decisions, incorporating vital aspects of legislation and policy. This integrated perspective, enriched by a keen understanding of regulatory frameworks, is crucial for addressing the pressing need to secure a sustainable supply of critical minerals amid escalating demand, geopolitical challenges, and environmental considerations. Our analysis spans various sectors, including renewable energy, electronics, defence, and automotive, providing sector-specific insights that are critical for strategic positioning and operational success.
By intertwining legislative insights with market analysis, SFA ensures that clients, including investors, are not only aware of the current market dynamics but also of the evolving policy landscape that could impact their operations, strategic planning, and investment decisions. This approach supports the global shift towards a more sustainable and technologically advanced future, helping stakeholders, from policymakers to industry players and investors, navigate the complexities of resource management, environmental stewardship, and economic development in a cohesive manner.
The Rare Earths markets
SFA (Oxford) provides rare earth oxide (REO) market intelligence and their price drivers.
Minor Metals and Minerals markets
The minor metals markets are intricately interconnected, largely since many of these metals are by-products of the extraction and refining processes of major metals such as copper, zinc, and lead. This symbiotic relationship means that the production volumes and availability of minor metals, such as gallium, indium, and tellurium, are heavily dependent on the mining activities and market demands for their parent metals. Consequently, fluctuations in the supply and demand of major metals directly impact the availability and pricing of these critical minor metals, which are essential in various high-tech, renewable energy, and electronic applications.
Meet the Critical Minerals team
Trusted advice from a dedicated team of experts.
Henk de Hoop
Chief Executive Officer
Beresford Clarke
Managing Director: Technical & Research
Jamie Underwood
Principal Consultant
Ismet Soyocak
ESG & Critical Minerals Lead
Rj Coetzee
Senior Market Analyst: Battery Materials and Technologies
Dr Sandeep Kaler
Market Strategy Analyst
How can we help you?
SFA (Oxford) provides bespoke, independent intelligence on the strategic metal markets, specifically tailored to your needs. To find out more about what we can offer you, please contact us.