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The factors that push and pull products and prices underpin procurement decisions from the buying desk to the C-Suite. That's why Tamarack tracks markets, shares leading insights, partners with organizations to dive deeper into the data, and develops proprietary information to follow - and lead - the market. 

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TMSIndex

Tamarack Mining Supply Index: January 2022

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Index Movement

  • Mining Supply Index falls from 54 to 50 in December

  • Downward trend aligns with other falling economic indicators

  • January opens with more signs of recession in 2023

  • Geo-political tensions continue to impact markets

Headwinds 

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  • High degree of volatility throughout the index and several categories

  • Tires, Industrial Supply, and Chemicals experienced declines across the board in December

  • Recession fears continue to haunt markets amid economic uncertainty

Tailwinds

  • Major Drilling performed well in the Drilling category, announcing new quarter results, an 18% revenue increase noting strong demand from the mining industry and investment in new and more efficient equipment

  • Contractor category performed well – Perenti releases included updated guidance, new contracts and contract extensions

  • Grinding media category performed well, and dividend announcements issued

Commodities

Commodities:  January 2023

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Should Cost Models

Cost Tracking Models: January 2023

Each model represents an estimated "should cost" based on its constituent components and inputs (i.e., commodity, labour, freight). 

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Sample cost models based on delivery to specific locations. Please enquire with Tamarack to learn more.

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