RS Metrics
RS Metrics applies proprietary machine-learning models to computer vision to generate datasets that measure metals inventories from more than 200 global locations.
Subscription Details
subscriptions are annual; trial periods are available.
Update Granularity
Feed is updated daily.
Downloadable Assets
None
Price
$50K-$100K
Collection Methodology
Satellite imagery from more than 200 global smelters, refiners, storage sites, and terminals.
Regional Coverage
MetalSignals™ is a global measure that covers the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceania. This includes measures from sites in some of the largest metals producing countries including China, India, Brazil, Australia, and Chile.
History
Clients can retrieve data in the app of up to 6 years old. Older information is available by request.
Cadence
Raw data is updated daily, imputed data is updated weekly.
Themes Covered
Commodities, metals, mining.
Known Biases
Satellite imagery is taken at regular intervals. Visibility conditions may impact measurement and analysis.
Granularity of Data
Total square meters of metal inventories coverage as analyzed from satellite imagery. Additional measures including the number of personal and commercial vehicles is available by request.
Sectors / Companies
Sectors: natural resources (metals) – mines, smelters, refiners, storage facilities, and terminals. Vale, Rio Tinto, and BHP Billiton facilities are monitored in addition to many others.