Costs

Cost services utilize CRU's own comprehensive methodology for providing a truly objective basis on which to compare production units, Steel and Ferroalloys, Aluminium, Copper, other Base and Precious Metals and Fertilizers.

Multi-Metal Cost Curve Database: CRU's Multi-Metal Cost Curve Database provides provisional 2009 curves and actual curves for historical years.

Steel and Ferroalloys: The Steel Business Group has provided comprehensive research and analysis of iron and steelmaking costs for more than 17 years. We have unrivalled, in-depth knowledge and expertise in the steel cost profiles of all major steel producers across the world and we can provide a wide variety of steel cost rankings.

Aluminium: provides detailed cost models and services for over 400 bauxite mines, aluminium refineries, aluminium smelters and rolling mills.  Information on all aspects of the aluminium industry from alumina refining and smelting to rolling costs for aluminium sheet. 

Base and Precious Metals: In addition to our new Copper mine cost service, CRU also offers the unique MICA (Minerals Industry Competitor Analysis) Database which tracks the financial performance of all the major metals and mining companies.  These are invaluable analytical tools for you to answer the key questions facing the metals industry.

Fertilizers: Costs and competition in the fertilizer and chemical markets covers present and future economics of production. Trends in the markets, availability and pricing, both current and future, are examined for their market implications. The cost competitive structure of the industry is described, with detailed production costs information provided for key plants worldwide.