Reshaping Mineral Markets for Global Trade

Mineral markets present unique challenges due to their size, lack of transparency, and complex trade practices. Despite growing demand, the market for transition minerals remains relatively small and fragmented, with limited liquidity and transparency. Market concentration among a few key players exacerbates vulnerabilities to geopolitical shocks and export restrictions. To address these cha lenges, this paper suggests enhancing transparency through international cooperation, regulating mid-stream commodity trading, and revitalizing international trade governance amidst dispute settlement challenges.

Authored by Solange Harpham and Brenda Yeong, edited by Ludivine Wouters.