MMTA News
MMTA in Brussels: Lobbying and European Parliament
The legislative heart of Europe On Wednesday March 3rd the MMTA held the latest in a series of well-attended seminars on key aspects of the minor metals industry. Run in partnership with Sidley Austin and the Trade and Lobby Committee, this event focused on the structures of political power in Europe and how to influence them. Arnoud Wille…
MMTA joins EU Trade Contact Group
The MMTA has been invited to join the high level trade contact group of the European Commission’s tax and customs directorate in recognition of this association’s significant role in the metals industry. This body is the main consultation group for all new developments of trade and customs issues within the European Union and membership will help keep MMTA members fully informed. …
MMTA meets with Euler Hermes UK
The Minor Metal Trade Association Credit Insurance Focus Group met with Euler Hermes UK on Tuesday 2 February 2010 to discuss the impact of the withdrawal of credit insurance cover on some customers of MMTA Members. The MMTA delegation comprised Roy Walton of Darton Commodities, Neil Poulter of Wogen, Steve Hawkins of Lipmann Walton and Phil Simmons and Rob Bolton from the specialist credit insu…
New Approved Warehouse: Pacorini Metals USA, LLC
The MMTA’s Warehousing Committee has confirmed that Pacorini Metals USA is now a fully approved warehouse for minor metals in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. Pacorini Metals USA provides terminal stevedoring operations, warehousing, trucking and rail services as well as freight forwarding and chartering services. For more information please contact Frans Zwanenburg on f.zwanenburg@pacorinimet…
New member approved: CP Chemical, LP
At a recent meeting of MMTA directors it was confirmed that CP Chemical, LP is now a full member of the MMTA following their recent application. CP Chemical is involved in the recovery of cobalt, nickel, molybdenum, tungsten, rhenium and ruthenium. CP Chemical is also involved in the production of nickel carbonate, nickel sulphate, nickel oxide, cobalt carbonate, cobalt sulphate, molybdenum o…
New member approved: Sinotungsten Ltd
At a recent meeting of MMTA directors it was confirmed that Sinotungsten Ltd is now a full member of the MMTA following their recent application. Sinotungsten Ltd is a joint venture between Jiangxi Rare Earth Rare Metals Group (JXTC) in mainland China and Shangxiang Minmetals Holding Ltd in Hong Kong established in 1995. Its main business is investing in Chinese tungsten produ…
MMTA members quizzed over lunch
Chairman Guy Darby welcomes members The MMTA's 2009 Christmas lunch in London took place in the medieval glory of the Old Hall at Lincoln’s Inn. Built in 1490 the hall has stood the test of time and provided a contrasting backdrop for a young and dynamic trade association. Avon Metals generously provided champag…
36th Anniversary Dinner raises record amount for charity
Avon Metals Ltd generously sponsored dinner The MMTA's 2009 annual London Metals Week dinner took place at the Institute of Directors (IoD) in central London and was a sell-out event. The evening repeated 2008's highly successful format of a late bar, a dance floor and live music from "Almost Unheard". …
MMTA hosts “Women In Mining” reception
MMTA hosts “Women In Mining” reception On September 9th the MMTA’s office hosted a reception for Women In Mining (WIM), an international network of associations designed to promote opportunities for women in the international mining industry. As part of the MMTA’s ongoing strategy to promote minor metals former MMTA chairman Howard Masters of Lambert Metals Internationa…
MMTA members vote on OPDS
Voting has now closed regarding the OPDS proposal. The Committee thanks all members for their participation.The majority of the membership’s votes were against the OPDS proposal and therefore the MMTA will take no further part in discussions with the LME on OPDS.
Events
37th Anniversary Dinne…
October 12, 2010
Minor Metals Seminar
December 9, 2010
Christmas Lunch 2010
December 16, 2010
