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Aluminium A7 (purity ≥ 99.7%) is the global reference specification codified by the LME. Discovered in 1827 by Hans Christian Ørsted, it was once more precious than gold before the Hall-Héroult process (1886) revolutionised its production through electrolysis. The metal of aviation, automotive and packaging in the 20th century, with 70 million tonnes produced annually, it is the most consumed non-ferrous metal in the world. In 2026, China hit its 45 Mt production cap, driving prices to a 3-year high. Its infinite recyclability makes it a cornerstone of the energy transition.

Copper is one of the first metals worked by humanity (10,000 years ago). Grade A cathode (purity ≥ 99.99%) is the LME standard for international trading. Nicknamed "Dr Copper" — its price fluctuations anticipate global economic health. Essential to electric vehicles (×4 more copper than combustion), 5G networks and AI data centres. In 2026, prices reached record levels driven by energy transition demand, with structural mining disruptions in Chile and the DRC underpinning prices toward 2030.

The 22-carat gold ingot (916‰ purity) is the most common form in African and Middle Eastern physical trading. The displayed price is calculated on the LBMA 24-carat (999.9‰) spot price per pure gram (÷ 31.1035), multiplied by 1,000 for the kilogram, then adjusted to the 22k coefficient (× 0.9167). Gold reached a historic record of $5,602/oz on January 28, 2026, driven by massive central bank purchases (>1,000 t/yr for the 3rd consecutive year, including the PBoC for 15 consecutive months) and the Middle East geopolitical crisis.

The first commercial well was drilled in 1859 in Titusville, PA by Edwin Drake. In March 2026, the partial closure of the Strait of Hormuz — 17.8 Mb/d or 18% of global oil trade — drove Brent to its highest levels since 2022. Goldman Sachs estimates a geopolitical risk premium of $14–18/bbl in current prices. Apex Commodities Group trades: Brent Crude, WTI, Fuel Oil 380 CST (marine bunkers), Jet-A1, Gas Oil D2 and MAZUT M100, leveraging a network of VLCC and Aframax tankers for international physical deliveries.