JOURNAL
Mining, commodities and sustainability
Working notes from KWE Metals LLC — how metal markets are priced, how ore is assayed and sold, and what responsible extraction actually requires on the ground in Honduras and Central America.
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- Global MarketsOctober 16, 2026Metals Markets Week in Review: Copper Near Records, Gold Steady Ahead of LME WeekCopper slipped from record territory as US inflation surprised, gold held near $4,150–4,200/oz, and copper concentrate treatment charges hit record lows. What it means for ore buyers and sellers.Read — 6 min
- Buyer GuidesOctober 12, 2026Buyer's Guide: FOB, CFR, CIF and DAP for Ore and Concentrate ShipmentsWho pays freight, who carries the risk and when title passes. A plain-English guide to choosing the right Incoterm when you buy bulk or bagged ore from Central America.Read — 7 min
- HondurasOctober 8, 2026Mining in Honduras: Geology, Minerals and Export RoutesHonduras has centuries of mining history and a geology rich in gold, silver, zinc, lead, copper, iron and antimony. An overview for buyers sourcing from Central America.Read — 6 min
- Global MarketsOctober 2, 2026The Antimony Squeeze: Why a Little-Known Metal Became StrategicAntimony is used in flame retardants, batteries, ammunition and solar glass. Export restrictions from the dominant producer have pushed buyers to look for new sources, including Central America.Read — 6 min
- CommoditiesAugust 4, 2026Why Copper Is the Bottleneck Metal of the Energy TransitionElectrification multiplies copper intensity across grids, vehicles and renewables — while new mine supply takes well over a decade to build. Here is how KWE Metals reads the gap.Read — 7 min
- MiningJuly 21, 2026How to Read an Ore Assay: Grades, Payables and What Actually Gets InvoicedGrams per tonne, percentage copper, XRF versus fire assay, moisture and treatment charges — a practical guide to converting a certificate into a price.Read — 8 min
- CommoditiesJuly 2, 2026Iron Ore, Direct Reduction and the Coming Premium for High-Grade FeedGreen steel routes need cleaner iron units. Magnetite and high-grade haematite are moving from commodity to specification product.Read — 6 min
- SustainabilityJune 16, 2026Water, Waste Rock and Tailings: What Responsible Mining Actually RequiresSustainability in mining is not a slogan. It is water balance, acid rock drainage control, progressive rehabilitation and a closure plan funded from day one.Read — 9 min
- CommoditiesMay 28, 2026Critical Minerals Beyond Copper: Cobalt, Nickel and the Antimony SqueezeBattery chemistry, alloy demand and export restrictions have reshaped the minor metals complex. A producer's view of where the tightness is real.Read — 7 min
- MiningMay 6, 2026From Artisanal to Industrial: Formalising Small-Scale Mining in Central AmericaFormalisation raises recovery, removes mercury from the circuit, and converts informal income into taxable, traceable production. It is also hard, slow work.Read — 6 min