Insights & Updates
Perspectives on industry, minerals, technology and cross-border investment â news, articles and market reports from across the group.
Freight Economics Are Reshaping Mineral Supply Chains
Dry bulk volatility, concentrated barite output and a shrinking synthetic gypsum pool mean delivered cost — not mine-gate price — now decides who wins GCC mineral tenders.
Commodity Market Report — July 20, 2026
Seaborne iron ore firms on supply risk while rebar slips on mill losses, copper stays physically tight off its highs, urea jumps ~18% on the month and polymers stay soft.
Steel Grades Explained
A615, B500B, S355 — what steel grade codes actually measure, why A615 must not be welded, the S235-for-S355 substitution trap, and how to read a mill certificate.
Non-Ferrous Outlook — H2 2026
LME aluminium stocks fall below 300,000 tonnes for the first time since 2022 and copper's curve stays backwardated, while zinc heads into surplus. Drivers, three scenarios and what they mean for buyers.
When Glut Meets Chokepoint
A years-long oversupply had made 2026 a buyer’s market for petrochemicals and polymers — until a Strait of Hormuz shipping crisis collided with it. How buyers should read the twin shock.
Commodity Market Report — July 13, 2026
Chinese rebar rebounds off eight-month lows on firmer property demand, iron ore steadies near $99 on supply risk, aluminium corrects hard while copper holds firm, and petrochemicals soften.
Evolving mineral supply chains for regional infrastructure
How resilient sourcing, certification and logistics underpin large-scale infrastructure delivery across the region.
How ERP and AI are reshaping industrial operations
Digital platforms like Fonix ERP are turning industrial data into measurable operational gains.
Structuring cross-border investment & relocation for professionals
Pathways for capital and talent to find the right markets â and the advisory backbone behind them.
Building a resilient logistics backbone with MerkArian
Inside the integrated freight and customs network powering Arian Holding's global trade.
Responsible industry: our approach to ESG
From emissions reduction to ethical sourcing â how sustainability shapes our operations.
Why industrial real estate underpins growth
How purpose-built assets enable industrial zones, healthcare hubs and tourism-driven development.
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