Fitch Ratings

Dedicated to providing value beyond the rating, Fitch Ratings is a leading provider of credit ratings, commentary, and research. Fitch Group is a global leader in financial information services and is comprised of: Fitch Ratings, Fitch Solutions, and Fitch Learning. With dual headquarters in London and New York, Fitch Group is owned by Hearst.
In 2017, Fitch Ratings and CRU Group announced a strategic agreement to incorporate CRU’s expertise in the Metals and Mining sectors into Fitch’s industry research and credit analysis.

Cobalt Institute

The Cobalt Institute (CI) is the Global Association representing the cobalt industry and value chain. Our Members are composed of producers, users, recyclers, and traders of cobalt. We promote the sustainable and responsible production and use of cobalt in all its forms.

The CI plays a critical role in advancing the interests of our members helping to grow and protect market for cobalt. We are a knowledge centre for governments, agencies, industry, the media and the public on all matters concerning cobalt and cobalt containing substances. 

IMOA

IMOA is a non-profit trade association representing the majority of the molybdenum industry worldwide, promoting molybdenum’s unique properties and its contribution to superior materials performance and enhanced sustainability in a host of applications. Acting as the voice of the industry, the Association works to maintain and develop market access for its members. An unrivalled source of information on molybdenum, IMOA also manages a historical database on global production and use.

International Chromium Development Association

Created in 1984 and based in Paris France, the ICDA is a non-profit association that promotes the value and sustainability of chromium and represents the chromium industry worldwide, through communication, forums and R&D projects. With a membership representing 24 countries across 5 continents, it is the authoritative voice of the industry, dealing with chromium in all its forms.

International Manganese Institute (IMnI)

The International Manganese Institute (IMnI) is a not-for-profit industry association that represents manganese ore and alloy producers, manufacturers of metallurgical products or chemical compounds, trading houses, industry service providers, companies involved in Mn business development, universities and research organizations around the world. Founded in 1975, with headquarters in Paris, France, IMnI’s mission is to provide vision and guidance to the Mn industry by promoting economic, social and environmental responsibility and sustainability to all stakeholders.

International Manganese Institute Annual Conference

The IMnI Annual Conference is a unique global platform for manganese leaders to meet, network and exchange on the development of manganese Industry. Hosted by International Manganese Institute, the Conference moves around the world, giving the participants access to technical tours. The 46th IMnI Conference will take place in South Africa from May 30 to June 3, with two technical visits on Monday, May 30 (MMC and Transalloys), and 7 technical visits on Friday, June 3 (South32, UMK, Kudumane, Assmang Gloria, Assmang Nchwaning, Kalagadi and Tshipi).The IMnI Conference is open to IMnI Members and other relevant market participants.  

Registration has started, and many delegates already booked their seat, so do not miss this opportunity to learn from industry experts and connect with the Mn community. For more information or to book your place, please click here

MMTA

The MMTA is the home for those engaged in the minor and specialty metals sector. It is a not–for-profit organisation dedicated to serve and promote the interests of its international membership.  The MMTA is the largest association for minor and specialty metals, including rare earths and ferro-alloys, with members across the globe in over 20 countries involved in the 49 MMTA metals, as well as many others. 

With developments in high-technology and a wide range of other industrial applications, the scope of minor metals activity has increased dramatically since the MMTA was founded in London in 1973. The MMTA works with and on behalf of its members to address issues that affect our industry by drawing on the collective experience of its membership.