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Metals and Mining Industry Solutions

From concept to market, IHS delivers unrivaled expertise and strategic insight to the global oil and gas industry.

  • Overview
  • Coke
    & Coal
  • Steel
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    Metals
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    Sustainability
  • Covering all aspects of business decision making, we provide solutions for:
    • Executive decision makers who must form long-term business strategies and investment decisions
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    • Purchasers who need to procure materials for their products and services
    • Operational managers who need to stay abreast of the latest health and safety issues
    • Market advisors and financial investors looking for critical insight into market opportunities
    • Compliance officers who need to meet regulatory and environmental obligations

    Where IHS Can Help

    IHS metals and mining experts deliver detailed market knowledge and the latest updates in operational safety regulations, as well as short- and long-term global and regional forecasts to help you:
    • Mitigate risk: terrorism, economic, political, compliance
      and sustainability
    • Reduce costs and increase operational efficiency
    • Drive growth by identifying new opportunities and new markets
    • Access forecasts for price, supply, demand, emissions, economies, risks and regulatory developments
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    Coke & Coal
    Steel
    Non-Ferrous Metals
    EHS & Sustainability

    Coke & Coal

    From producers to purchasers, IHS covers the full spectrum of the coke and coal industry. Starting with country risk assessments for mine locations to timing buys for end-user supply chains, our suite of capabilities includes:

    • Country Intelligence and Security Risk
    • Market Intelligence and Forecast Analysis
    • Pricing and Cost Estimation
    • Energy Analysis
    • Learn More

    Steel

    Serving both manufacturers and purchasers, IHS covers the full spectrum of the steel industry. Starting with country risk assessments for mine locations to timing buys for end-user supply chains, our suite of capabilities includes:

    • Country Intelligence and Security Risk
    • Market Intelligence and Forecast Analysis
    • Buying Strategies and Cost Estimation
    • Energy Analysis
    • Learn More

    Non-Ferrous Metals

    IHS covers the full spectrum for aluminum and other non-ferrous metals industry. Starting with country risk assessments for mine locations to timing buys for end-user supply chains, our suite of capabilities includes:

    • Country Intelligence and Security Risk
    • Buying Strategies and Cost Estimation
    • Energy Analysis
    • Learn More

    EHS & Sustainability

    IHS has proven experience providing metals and mining industry leaders with complete information management solutions for:

    • Environmental Performance
    • Health & Safety
    • Product Stewardship
    • Operational Risk
    • Energy & Carbon
    • Learn More

  • As the premier source for international coke and coal market information, IHS provides daily reporting and analysis as well as industry-leading country intelligence, pricing and purchasing and economic forecasting services.

    Business NeedProducts and Services
    Monitor International coal markets to understand supply and demand, and prices
    • McCloskey Coal Report
      Description of Product

      McCloskey Coal Report

      IHS McCloskey® Coal news and analysis services provide the latest industy stories, trade prices and statistics 24/7. The service delivers time-sensitive market intelligence and price levels through the coal chain. Online statistical service includes detailed production, consumption, import/export data and historical prices for all major coal centers.

      Learn More

    Watch China coal industry developments for insight into world markets
    • McCloskey China Coal Report
      Description of Product

      McCloskey China Coal Report

      Developments within the China coal industry impacts directly on the international stage and so this intelligence can help shape decisions not just for China but the international coal industry as a whole. Delivering news and analysis on government, policy and regulations, market, production and transportation issues.

      Learn More

    Understand the dynamics of steam coal supply and demand
    • IHS CERA Global Steam Coal Advisory Service
      Description of Product

      IHS CERA Global Steam Coal Advisory Service

      Independent research that can help your organisation understand coal's contribution to the energy mix from a global and regional perspective. Analysis of supply and demand price dynamics. Anticipatory advise on price inflection points for traded coal, new technology, environemental and government policy. Assessment of future price environment of internationally traded coal, including freight costs.

      Learn More

    Access near-term coal market supply and demand information
    • McCloskey's Metallurgical Coal Quarterly
      Description of Product

      McCloskey's Metallurgical Coal Quarterly

      Detailed developments in the coking coal market. Near term supply and demand intelligence to understand influences on trade patterns and prices.

      Learn More

    Evaluate global coal market trends, including consumption, supply issues and historical pricing
    • McCloskey Coal Report
      Description of Product

      McCloskey Coal Report

      IHS McCloskey statistics and figures are widely acknowledged as the most accurate and up-to-the-minute data in the business, with many organisations basing their trading activity on this information.

      Learn More

    Understand sell-side and buy-side steam coal pricing
    • IHS CERA Global Steam Coal Advisory Service
      Description of Product

      IHS CERA Global Steam Coal Advisory Service

      An indepth understanding of price inflection points of traded coal. World market fundamentals that influence supply, demand, and price dynamics including analysis of carbon emissions trading schemens, price spreads, and arbitrage opportunities.

      Learn More

    Access near-term metallurgical coal market supply and demand information.
    • McCloskey's Metallurgical Coal Quarterly
      Description of Product

      McCloskey's Metallurgical Coal Quarterly

      As a vital ingredient to the steel making industry both consumers and producers of hard coking coal, semi-soft and PCI need intelligence on the latest supply and demand market information to help them make critically informed decisions. IHS McCloskey’s Metallurgical Coal Quarterly provides detailed developments in the coking coal market. Near term supply and demand intelligence enables a clear understanding of the influences on trade patterns and prices.

      Learn More

    Plan investment strategies, reduce operating and capital costs
    • IHS Global Insight Pricing & Purchasing
      Description of Product

      IHS Global Insight Pricing & Purchasing

      Forecasts for up to 1,300 detailed commodity price and wage concepts across 15 countries. Written analysis for over 100 industry and commodity areas each quarter.

      Learn More

    Assess and manage risks in capital investments around the world
    • IHS Global Insight Global Risk Service
      Description of Product

      IHS Global Insight Global Risk Service

      Unique risk rankings using 51 risk factors across 12 types of investments in over 140 countries

      Learn More

    Evaluate and monitor political economic, legal, taxation, operational and security risks in countries around the world
    • IHS Global Insight Advanced Country Analysis and Forecast
      Description of Product

      IHS Global Insight Advanced Country Analysis and Forecast

      From same-day analysis of news and events to 30-year economic forecasts, this service provides in-depth analysis on over 200 countries including comprehensive country reports and risk ratings.

      Learn More

    Evaluate terrorist and other security threats
    • Jane's Defence and Security Intelligence & Analysis
      Description of Product

      Jane's Defence and Security Intelligence & Analysis

      Focuses on terrorist and other security threats in countries around the world.

      Learn More

    Forecast and assess the world's energy markets
    • IHS CERAView Energy Services
      Description of Product

      IHS CERAView Energy Services

      To see our complete suite of energy services.

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    Keep global operations teams aligned with industry standards and related publications
    • IHS Standards Expert
      Description of Product

      IHS Standards Expert

      IHS Standards Expert provides quick access to global standards, specifications and related technical documents

      Learn More

    Optimise indirect/plant inventory with clean material descriptions and accurate order metrics for Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) or Enterprise Asset Management (EAM)
    • IHS Intermat
      Description of Product

      IHS Intermat

      Cleanse, standardise and enrich your material descriptions, identify duplicate/excess inventory, and adjust Order Points, Order Quantities and Lead Times based on criticality and demand triggers.

      Learn More

    Understand global supply and market dynamics of speciality chemicals used in the metals & mining industries.
    • IHS Specialty Chemicals Update Program
      Description of Product

      IHS Specialty Chemicals Update Program

      Reports offering in-depth coverage by market or functional area for specialty chemicals, including products and functions, market size and outlook, trends, threats and opportunities.

      Learn More

    Assess the impact of high-profile topics of key interest to the chemical industry.
    • IHS Chemical Special Reports
      Description of Product

      IHS Chemical Special Reports

      Special focus studies delivering critical analysis of the most significant developments affecting the global chemical industry.

      Learn More

    Stay abreast of advances in technology that have potential commercial implications for the global chemical and energy industries.
    • IHS Chemical Process Economics Program
      Description of Product

      IHS Chemical Process Economics Program

      Reports, reviews and process economics data on over 1,300 process technologies and 600 chemicals, polymers and refinery products.

      Learn More

    Formulate timely, successful plans for growth based on downstream integration in the rapidly growing coal-based chemical industry.
    • IHS Chemical Consulting
      Description of Product

      IHS Chemical Consulting

      Strategic investment studies, benchmarking and commercial and technical advisory services based on deep understanding of the chemical industry and its relationship to energy, oil, gas and coal.

      Learn More

  • For more than a quarter-century, IHS has been delivering information and insight to the steel industry. Our suite of offerings includes market intelligence, cost estimation and minimisation tools and security and risk assessments for both steel producers and consumers.
    Business NeedProducts and Services
    Monitor global coal market trends, including consumption, supply issues and historical pricing
    • McCloskey Coal Report
      Description of Product

      McCloskey Coal Report

      As the energy source to drive Steel production, IHS McCloskey® Coal news and analysis services provide the latest industy stories, trade prices and statistics. Delivering time-sensitive market intelligence and price levels through the coal chain. Online statistical service includes detailed production, consumption, import/export data and historical prices for all major coal centers.

      Learn More

    Access near-term metallurgical coal market supply and demand information
    • McCloskey's Metallurgical Coal Quarterly
      Description of Product

      McCloskey's Metallurgical Coal Quarterly

      As a vital ingredient to the steel making industry both consumers and producers of hard coking coal, semi-soft and PCI need intelligence on the latest supply and demand market information to help them make critically informed decisions. IHS McCloskey’s Metallurgical Coal Quarterly provides detailed developments in the coking coal market. Near term supply and demand intelligence enables a clear understanding of the influences on trade patterns and prices.

      Learn More

    Forecast steel supply, demand and pricing
    • IHS Global Insight Steel Service Components
      Description of Product

      IHS Global Insight Steel Service Components

      An in-depth view of steel supply, demand, and price forecasts for the US market.

      Learn More

    Plan investment strategies, reduce operating and capital costs
    • IHS Global Insight Pricing & Purchasing
      Description of Product

      IHS Global Insight Pricing & Purchasing

      Forecasts for up to 1,300 detailed commodity price and wage concepts across 15 countries. Written analysis for over 100 industry and commodity areas each quarter.

      Learn More

    Assess and manage risks in capital investments around the world
    • IHS Global Insight Global Risk Service
      Description of Product

      IHS Global Insight Global Risk Service

      Unique risk rankings using 51 risk factors across 12 types of investments in over 140 countries

      Learn More

    Track and evaluate political economic, legal, taxation, operational and security risks in countries around the world
    • IHS Global Insight Advanced Country Analysis and Forecast
      Description of Product

      IHS Global Insight Advanced Country Analysis and Forecast

      From same-day analysis of news and events to 30-year economic forecasts, this service provides in-depth analysis on over 200 countries including comprehensive country reports and risk ratings.

      Learn More

    Evaluate terrorist and other security threats
    • Jane's Defence and Security Intelligence & Analysis
      Description of Product

      Jane's Defence and Security Intelligence & Analysis

      Focuses on terrorist and other security threats in countries around the world.

      Learn More

    Forecast and assess the world's energy markets
    • IHS CERAView Energy Services
      Description of Product

      IHS CERAView Energy Services

      To see our complete suite of energy services.

      Learn More

    Keep global operations teams aligned with industry standards and related publications
    • IHS Standards Expert
      Description of Product

      IHS Standards Expert

      IHS Standards Expert provides quick access to global standards, specifications and related technical documents

      Learn More

    Optimise indirect/plant inventory with clean material descriptions and accurate order metrics for Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) or Enterprise Asset Management (EAM)
    • Intermat OptiX
      Description of Product

      Intermat OptiX

      Cleanse, standardize and enrich your material descriptions, identify duplicate/excess inventory, and adjust Order Points, Order Quantities and Lead Times based on criticality and demand triggers.

      Learn More

  • At the forefront of non-ferrous metals industry information and insight, IHS delivers market intelligence, cost estimation and minimisation tools, and security and risk assessments for both aluminum and other non-ferrous metal producers and consumers.
    Business NeedProducts and Services
    Negotiate steel and other commodity prices, and reduce supply chain costs
    • IHS Global Insight Pricing & Purchasing
      Description of Product

      IHS Global Insight Pricing & Purchasing

      Forecasts for up to 1,300 detailed commodity price and wage concepts across 15 countries. Written analysis for over 100 industry and commodity areas each quarter.

      Learn More

    Assess and manage risks in capital investments around the world
    • IHS Global Insight Global Risk Service
      Description of Product

      IHS Global Insight Global Risk Service

      Unique risk rankings using 51 risk factors across 12 types of investments in over 140 countries

      Learn More

    Evaluate and monitor political economic, legal, taxation, operational and security risks in countries around the world
    • IHS Global Insight Advanced Country Analysis and Forecast
      Description of Product

      IHS Global Insight Advanced Country Analysis and Forecast

      From same-day analysis of news and events to 30-year economic forecasts, this service provides in-depth analysis on over 200 countries including comprehensive country reports and risk ratings.

      Learn More

    Evaluate terrorist and other security threats
    • Jane's Defence and Security Intelligence & Analysis
      Description of Product

      Jane's Defence and Security Intelligence & Analysis

      Focuses on terrorist and other security threats in countries around the world.

      Learn More

    Forecast and assess the world's energy markets
    • IHS CERAView Energy Services
      Description of Product

      IHS CERAView Energy Services

      To see our complete suite of energy services.

      Learn More

    Keep global operations teams aligned with industry standards and related publications
    • IHS Standards Expert
      Description of Product

      IHS Standards Expert

      IHS Standards Expert provides quick access to global standards, specifications and related technical documents

      Learn More

    Optimise indirect/plant inventory with clean material descriptions and accurate order metrics for Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) or Enterprise Asset Management (EAM)
    • IHS Intermat
      Description of Product

      IHS Intermat

      Cleanse, standardise and enrich your material descriptions, identify duplicate/excess inventory, and adjust Order Points, Order Quantities and Lead Times based on criticality and demand triggers.

      Learn More

    Understand global supply and market dynamics of speciality chemicals used in the metals & mining industries.
    • IHS Specialty Chemicals Update Program
      Description of Product

      IHS Specialty Chemicals Update Program

      Reports offering in-depth coverage by market or functional area for specialty chemicals, including products and functions, market size and outlook, trends, threats and opportunities.

      Learn More

    Stay up-to-date on emerging trends and markets for sustainable manufacturing.
    • IHS Chemical Safe & Sustainable Chemical Series
      Description of Product

      IHS Chemical Safe & Sustainable Chemical Series

      Special reports providing data, insight and analysis to understand threats and opportunities facing the chemical and related industries, such as securing scarce elements.

      Learn More

  • For decades, EHS and sustainability professionals at IHS have served all kinds and sizes of organisations, worldwide. We pioneered the development of many sustainability information management solutions and continue to lead the way with new innovations.
    Business NeedProducts and Services
    Monitor and manage air, water and/or waste output
    • IHS Environmental Compliance
      Description of Product

      IHS Environmental Compliance

      Streamline your emissions management processes to ensure compliance with regulatory and voluntary reporting requirements.

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    Comply with workplace health and safety regulations
    • IHS Health & Safety Solution
      Description of Product

      IHS Health & Safety Solution

      Save time and cut costs related to compliance with US and international regulations and industry guidelines.

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    Streamline planning and procedures for more effective incident and emergency management
    • IHS Incident & Crisis Management Solution
      Description of Product

      IHS Incident & Crisis Management Solution

      Helps mitigate risks ranging from routine safety incidents and workplace injuries to natural disasters or terrorism.

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    Implement, document, measure and report on the organisation's sustainability/CSR programme
    • IHS Corporate Responsibility Solution
      Description of Product

      IHS Corporate Responsibility Solution

      Enterprise-wide management and reporting of your CSR program. Maintain a sustainability strategy and demonstrate your performance to stakeholders in a manner that is auditable, transparent and verifiable.

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    Track, manage and report GHG emissions
    • IHS Greenhouse Gas & Energy Management
      Description of Product

      IHS Greenhouse Gas & Energy Management

      A complete solution for your entire GHG and energy management programme - from compliance to emissions trading.

      Learn More

 

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