Maximising Mineral Value

Unlocking potential on the revenue side of the value equation through experienced and independent marketing advice to iron ore producers, consumers and traders.

Welcome

Global Minerals Marketing is a Perth-based minerals marketing consultancy offering a range of specialist services to clients in the resources industry.

Over 30 years experience

We have over 30 years experience in the international minerals and metallurgical industries.

Extensive network

We have an extensive network within both the Australian iron ore mining industry and the Asian steel mill customer base which can be drawn on in providing consulting services for clients. This includes a team of associates who are highly experienced specialists in the mining, metallurgical, processing, logistics and project fields.

Comprehensive data base

We have also compiled a comprehensive data base of iron ore projects and producers, including resource, processing, capacity and product quality information.

State of the art Value in Use (VIU) modelling capabilities

We have state of the art Value in Use (VIU) modelling capabilities to simulate the performance of iron ores in steel mills and calculate theoretical pricing relative to standard industry indices and competitor products.

Diverse offering

While our primary focus area is iron ore, we also have technical and commercial background in other commodities, including titanium minerals/mineral sands, ferro alloys, direct reduced and hot briquetted iron (DRI/HBI) and iron and steel production.

Experienced leadership

Dr Allon Brent is the Principal of Global Minerals Marketing, having founded the consultancy after retiring as Iron Ore Marketing Manager from BHP Billiton in 2016.

Allon has over 30 years experience in the international minerals and metallurgical industries, having held senior management roles in Marketing, Technology/R&D, Business Development and Operations.

As Iron Ore Marketing Manager for BHP, Allon played a leading role in the development and implementation of marketing strategies for BHP’s US$25 billion Iron Ore growth projects between 2005 and 2016.

Allon has international experience in Africa, North and South America, Europe, Australia and Asia.

Above: Dr Allon Brent — **Above:** Dr Allon Brent

Latest Publications

AB - HERO3.jpg — Best in Class:
Australia’s Bulk
Commodity Giants

Australian Iron Ore: When Quality Meets Opportunity
Minerals Council of Australia
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AB - HERO.jpg — Ex-BHP executive touts 'counter-intuitive' theory to reducing global emissions

Anthony Barich
SP Global, 24 Jul, 2019
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AB - HERO2.jpg — Optimising Value - Unlocking Potential on the Revenue Side of the Value Equation

Keynote Presentation:
Iron Ore 2019, Perth WA.
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Our Services

Global Minerals Marketing offer a range of specialist technical and commercial marketing services to clients, including:

Developing marketing strategies

Developing marketing strategies to maximise project value, considering quality vs price and resource trade-offs

Undertaking marketing studies and assessments

Undertaking marketing studies and assessments from the Concept stage through to final Feasibility and Implementation phases.

Due diligence assessments

Due diligence assessments of existing and proposed mining projects

Advice and strategic guidance

Advising on iron ore product quality and price trade-offs, and product positioning in the market

Value in Use (VIU) analysis

Value in Use (VIU) analysis of iron ores to calculate potential value relative to Industry pricing Indices and competitor products

Expert witness

Expert witness input to contractual, pricing or technical disputes

Analysis services

Analysis of iron ore quality trends and developing forecasts of future quality

General technical and commercial marketing advice

General technical and commercial marketing advice to iron ore producers, traders and consumers

Contact us to unleash the full potential of your mineral resource.