Insights & Updates
Perspectives on industry, minerals, technology and cross-border investment â news, articles and market reports from across the group.
Commodity Market Report — August 10, 2026
Ferrous stays soft and copper holds off its record, but a soft FOB print no longer means a soft landed cost — Gulf freight is now the swing factor for every tender.
Weekly Market Wrap — August 9, 2026
Copper sets fresh records and sulphur keeps climbing on Strait of Hormuz disruption, while iron ore slips to near US$94 and container freight snaps a three-week slide.
Incoterms for Bulk Commodity Trade Explained
FOB, CFR and CIF decide who pays freight and who carries the risk at sea — and the two do not always transfer at the same point. A plain-language guide for buyers.
Polymers Market Outlook — Q4 2026
The supply shock has unwound: Gulf exports are flowing again, a new PE capacity wave is landing and feedstocks have stopped pushing prices up — with base, bull and bear cases for PE, PP and PVC.
How to Source Steel Rebar: Grades, Specs & Checks
Choosing the right standard and ductility class, reading a mill test certificate, controlling weight tolerance, and staying compliant on CBAM and origin.
Industry News Brief — August 5, 2026
Iron ore climbs back above US$100 and Europe's tougher steel duties bite, copper holds near records, nitrogen cools, and polymers and Gulf freight tighten on renewed Strait of Hormuz strain.
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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