Strategy
Advice you can trust
We have advised thousands of organisations through countless scenarios - from discussing technological shifts needed to lower carbon emissions, to ensuring compliance with upcoming policy changes - all while taking care of their bottom line. Wherever your ultimate vision lies, we’ll use our experience to guide you there.
Our capabilities
Strategy Development
Avoid costly mistakes, lead with thought, plan ahead, and foster alignment for impactful strategies.
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Negotiation Support
Partner with CRU for reliable information and market intelligence for negotiation support. Leverage our expertise and insights to foster collaboration and make informed decisions in competitive markets.
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Expert Witness
CRU can support your business with legal complexities by providing expert witness services, backed up by robust data and forecasts
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Valuation
Navigate commodity market complexities confidently with CRU's reliable and independent valuations. Gain insights for informed decision-making and thrive in dynamic markets
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Sustainability
With a robust toolkit of data, expertise and strategic insights, we support our clients across diverse challenges, from net zero roadmaps and product marketing strategies to raw materials sourcing, industry benchmarking, scenario analysis and planning.
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Our previous work
We work with companies, financials, governments and associations from all over the world, and have done since our founding in 1969.
The following is a small sample of the hundreds of bespoke projects we execute every year across different industries, commodities and practice areas.
Decarbonisation roadmap and strategy
View this case study to see how CRU can help you create a successful decarbonisation roadmap and strategy
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Due diligence for financing of a greenfield green steel project
See how CRU Strategy assisted H2 Green Steel with due diligence for financing the €6bn green steel project in Sweden
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End Use Copper Product Demand from Electrification Trends
Discover how CRU Strategy advised a Trade Association in understanding end use copper product demand from electrification trends
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ESG and portfolio diversification case study
Discover how CRU Strategy assisted a leading producer of coal and other primary raw material with ESG and portfolio diversification
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Mineral Diversification Strategy
Mineral Diversification Strategy - see how CRU can help you assess risks and opportunities when building new strategies
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Minerals for Modern Sustainable Lifestyle Case Study
CRU assisted an Australian State Government with a comprehensive analysis of mine to market value chains, to identify and assess relevant minerals-based processing opportunities
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Potash Market Entry Study
Learn how CRU assisted a Japanese trading house in understanding the investment potential in the potash industry
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Product marketing and raw materials sourcing strategy for a new aluminium smelter
Learn more about how CRU Strategy advised on product marketing and raw materials sourcing strategy for a new aluminium smelter
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Steel and iron ore market study and evaluation of product mix options
CRU advised a client with a steel and iron ore market study and evaluation of product mix options for a mega-city in the GCC
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Sulphuric Acid Supply Study
CRU assisted an Australian Government Agency to develop a suitable solution to meet the region’s long-term sulphuric acid requirements
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Lenders due diligence study for a Middle Eastern vanadium production plant
Lenders due diligence study for a Middle Eastern vanadium production plant
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Industries we serve
Automotive and Transport
Discover solutions that empower your industry to meet raw material demand, innovate sustainably, and lead the transition to a cleaner, greener future
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Chemicals Sector
Unlock the potential of the chemical sector with CRU's cross-industry expertise. From fertilizers to metals, we provide tailored guidance to navigate complex markets
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Clean Technologies
We help technology and equipment providers with crucial insights into the evolving economics and requirements of the industries they serve
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Fertilizer Industry
Actionable insights and reliable forecasts into market trends, prices, supply and demand, technology innovations and emissions
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Financial Services, Investors and Traders
Financial stakeholders in the metals, mining, fertilizer and industrial sectors rely on CRU data and intelligence for key decision-making
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Government and Policy Makers
CRU supports governments, intergovernmental organisations, and policymakers in driving positive change through decarbonisation
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Mining and Metal Production
Unrivalled intelligence on the global metals and mining industries through market data, intelligence, strategy and communities
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Professional Services
Unlock insights and expertise for arm's length pricing, mineral royalties, and more with our seasoned team of commodity market specialists
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Why choose us?
At CRU, we offer a suite of comprehensive solution services designed to empower various stakeholders in rapidly-evolving markets.
Our unwavering commitment to delivering unparallelled insights and data-driven solutions enables you to make informed decisions, refine your strategies, and maintain a competitive edge.
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Asset Services
Global cost and emissions performance analysis for mining, metals, and fertilizer production sites. Benchmark, evaluate, and compare with detailed insights.
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Battery Technology and Cost Model
Discover strategic insights through CRU’s advanced battery cost modelling to optimize battery production, reduce risks, and stay ahead in the dynamic energy market
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Copper Smelting and Refining Asset Service
Get expert analysis on copper smelting and refining costs. CRU offers detailed insights help optimise efficiency and profitability in the copper industry.
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Cost Services
Build an accurate view of costs performance for individual assets and projects. Compare producers and regions and analyse cost drivers.
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DataLab and API
CRU DataLab makes it easy to access and analyse commodity data, to get trusted insight, fast.
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Emissions Services
Access emissions performance data for assets and projects to understand the emissions landscape and compare process-level emissions across assets and regions in seconds.
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Energy Storage Technology and Cost Service
Unlock competitive advantage with CRU's Energy Storage Technology and Cost Service. Get comprehensive insights into current and future trends, supply chain dynamics, and disruptive technologies for informed strategic planning and investment decisions.
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Fertilizer Services
CRU offers expert fertilizer market analysis and intelligence. Get comprehensive data, insights and forecasts to guide decision-making across the global fertilizer industry.
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Lithium Asset Service
Unlocking the Lithium Market: Essential Data and Insights for Lithium Producers, Traders, Analysts and Concentrates Buyers
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Low Emissions Hydrogen and Ammonia
Explore CRU’s Low-Emissions Hydrogen and Ammonia Service for data-driven insights and strategic guidance in emerging markets. Download our brochure and stay ahead!
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Power Transition Service
Comprehensive insights on the changing power mix, technology impacts, and strategic opportunities in metals markets.
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Solar Technology and Cost Service
Gain expert insights into solar market trends, costs, and technologies. Optimize investments and stay ahead with detailed analysis of the solar supply chain
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Specialty Phosphate Service
A full view of the high-grade emerging phosphate market. With data rich industry analysis, insight into the growth of the emerging Lithium Iron Phosphate sector, the role of phosphate within LFP, LFMP and the growth and demand for specialty phosphates
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Sustainability and Emissions Service
Explore CRU’s sustainability services offering policy analysis, carbon pricing forecasts, and green technology insights. Optimise carbon reduction and compliance strategies with expert data and consulting
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