Mercuria Expands Base Metals Investments with Smelter and Mining Stakes
Mercuria is investing in an aluminium smelter in Indonesia and pursuing copper mining opportunities as part of a $3bn base metals strategy. This shift to asset ownership reflects a response to rising demand and prices in the sector.
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Mercuria is set to acquire a 25% stake in an aluminium smelter in Indonesia, transitioning from its pre-payment model to direct asset ownership. This investment is part of a broader $3bn initiative focusing on base metals, spurred by high prices and increased demand for funding among producers.
The company has allocated over $3bn in metal pre-payments since 2024, with notable transactions including $1.25bn to Kazakhmys and $200mn to Mopani copper mine in Zambia. The Middle East conflict has impacted aluminium supply, contributing to a 14% price increase. Despite rising net debt, Mercuria maintains it can support its investments without additional credit lines.
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