Consulting Guides, Videos & Professional Resources
Access 25+ years of steel industry expertise through our comprehensive resource library combining professional video demonstrations and detailed written guidance. Dr Andrzej M Kotas shares the analytical methodologies and practical insights trusted by governments, financial institutions, and industry professionals worldwide for billion-dollar investment decisions and strategic market analysis. Learn more about our team and company history.
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Expert Videos
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Written Tips
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Years of Coverage
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Industry Topics
Due Diligence
30 January 2015
Comprehensive guide on conducting steel industry due diligence appraisals, covering market, technical and financial assessments required for investment decisions and risk assessment.
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Market Analysis
7 November 2014
Analysis of African steel market advantages including strong growth prospects, under-developed supply chains, first-mover opportunities, and attractive economics with high selling prices and low costs.
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Industry Commentary
2 November 2014
Sky News interview with Dr Andrzej M Kotas discussing Corus job cuts and the competitiveness of UK steelmaking, providing expert commentary on industry challenges.
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Price Analysis
1 November 2014
Expert analysis of econometric modelling for steel price forecasting, including 15-year historical data analysis and two-year price predictions based on iron ore, coal and energy prices.
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10 Tips
Essential rules for investment appraisal covering market analysis, capacity planning, financial modelling, and strategic positioning. Learn from real-world project experiences to avoid common pitfalls in steel sector feasibility studies.
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5 Factors
Critical factors for selecting the right steel industry consultant for due diligence and feasibility work. Covers independence verification, experience assessment, and proposal evaluation to ensure project success.
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5 Reasons
Learn from project failures to improve success rates. Identifies the most common reasons steel investments fail and provides practical strategies to mitigate these risks before they derail your project.
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Meet the Expert Behind These Resources
Dr Andrzej M Kotas FIMMM FIC — PhD King's College London, MBA Cranfield School of Management, UK Register of Expert Witnesses member since 2012, with 25+ years of steel sector consulting experience across government advisory work and billion-dollar investment projects.
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Why These Resources Matter for Steel Industry Professionals
These educational resources demonstrate the rigorous analytical approach that has made SteelOnTheNet a trusted resource for government advisory work, billion-dollar investment decisions, and expert witness testimony in international courts. Each video and written guide showcases practical methodologies developed through 25+ years of hands-on steel sector consulting across six continents.
From comprehensive due diligence frameworks used in major privatisation projects to econometric modelling techniques that inform strategic market forecasts, plus detailed written guidance on avoiding common project pitfalls, these resources provide rare insight into professional-grade steel industry analysis. The combination of visual demonstrations and detailed written expertise offers multiple learning formats for different professional needs.
Professional Context: Dr Andrzej M Kotas has provided strategic advisory services for government restructuring programmes worth billions, conducted due diligence for major steel privatisations, and served as expert witness in international arbitration proceedings. These resources offer a window into the methodologies and analytical rigour behind such high-stakes consulting work.
Whether you're a steel industry professional, investor, policy maker, or academic researcher, these combined video and written resources provide valuable insights into proven analytical frameworks for steel market assessment, investment evaluation, and strategic decision-making.
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