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Study Group: Aluminum Experts

Council Members in this Study Group: 94

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Elias Luna Barrios

Partner and Chief Executive Officer
Luna & Goodman Advisors
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Elias Luna is Partner & CEO of Luna & Goodman, where he advises international financial institutions (Private Equity, Funds, Capital and Risk, Distressed Management, Investment Banks) and has independently advised the Board of Directors at Daimler AG, formerly DaimlerChrysler until the US Chryslerarm...

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Jeffrey Christian

Managing Director
CHRISTIAN, PODLESKA AND VANMUSSCHENBROEK, LTD.
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Jeffrey Christian is Managing Director of CPM Group, a precious metals research and consulting company. Mr. Christian is a worldwide authority on gold, silver, and the platinum group metals, in addition to copper, foreign exchange markets, and other commodities. He has been involved in the application...

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Independent Consultant
James King
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James King is an independent consultant and economic advisor to industrial metals and raw materials industries. Mr. King started his consultancy on a part-time basis in 1981, specializing in aluminum and steel, and it has since become a full-time occupation. The main clients for these services aremetal...

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Neil Buxton

Managing Director
GFMS Metal Consulting Ltd
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Neil Buxton is Managing Director at GFMS Metals Consulting. Mr. Buxton has more than 20 years of experience in analyzing market developments within the non-ferrous and steel industry in both consultancy and investment banking environments. He focuses on the supply-demand balance and price outlook for...

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Brian Shell

Managing Director
Waypoint Group
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Brian Shell is the Managing Director for Waypoint Group, a recycling information and trading company. Utilizing domestic and international contacts, Waypoint provides procurement, brokerage, direct sales, consulting and logistical services for the metals industry. Prior to committing full time to Waypoint...

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Brian Sawyer, B.Sc

FormerFounding Director
Aluminium Industry Professionals Inc.
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Brian Sawyer is the former Founding Director of Aluminum Industry Professionals Inc (Aluminpro). Prior to starting the firm in 2000, Mr. Sawyer spent over 40 years with Alcan. He has over 45 years experience in the aluminum industry and has been involved in the management of many joint ventures involving...

Robert Boyle

Principal and Chief Executive Officer
The Elmwood Group (WV)
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Robert Boyle is the Principal and Chief Executive Officer at The Elmwood Group; a company providing consulting services in process optimization, cost management, and general management. Mr. Boyle is a recognized leader and respected advisor in domestic and international aluminum industries. He hasmore...

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Paul Glantz

President
Metal Recycling Consultants
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Paul Glantz is a consultant for the metalworking industry, metal recyclers, and metal traders. Mr. Glantz is the President of Metal Recycling Consultants, located in Great Neck, New York, and has been the President of Glantz Iron & Metals, Inc., a metal trading and processing firm...

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Rio Investment in Ivanhoe provides geographical advantage but not control

November 7, 2009

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Rio Tinto completes second tranche of its investment in Ivanhoe Mines | www.yourminingnews.com

The Oyu Tolgoi copper-gold project is the primary focus of Ivanhoe Mines in Mongolia. Rio Tinto's investment in Ivanhoe provides Rio entry into an advanced stage major mineral project. With similar conditions in neighboring China and Russia, major project experience in Mongolia will be advantageous...

Growth of the steel markets in Developed Nationsco

September 20, 2009

GLG Expert Contributor

ArcelorMittal sees sluggish European and US markets in 2010 | steelguru.com

This is a valid question given the current economics.  We have seen massive down turns in all kinds of construction over the last year and massive lay offs that go along with this.  Inventories are well down and many mills and ware houses are holding their breath.  

China's internal Iron Ore supply pressures make deals like Aquila inevitable

September 10, 2009

GLG Expert Contributor

Baosteel to buy 15% of Aquila | www.ft.com

Beyond the headlines of more natural resources tie ups by China, additional pressure is coming on their own internal iron ore production due to declining grades, high stripping ratios, higher average and marginal costs across many fragmented less efficient mining operations and a greater percentage...

Precision Castparts - A Class Act in Acquisition-Driven Growth

September 5, 2009

GLG Expert Contributor

Precision Castparts Up on Carlton Forge Deal | www.washingtonpost.com

 Precision Castparts by just completing another of its many strategic deals is outpacing its competitors' growth and reach by its acquisition drive and is filling remaining capability gaps upstream and downstream, while increasing its operating margins from an average 14.5% in 2005 to 26.8% in thelatest...

Inventories' effect on Aluminum prices may be less than expected

August 18, 2009

GLG Expert Contributor

Inventories May Temper Aluminum Rally | online.wsj.com

The hypothesis being discussed lately in the aluminum market is that the still large inventories will temper the price rally underway. While LME inventories are large by historical standards, most of these inventories are tied up in financial deals which will be slowly unwound over time. In addition,...

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