Metals and ores cannot be handeled like other energy products in that it is labor and transportation an extensive process to get to market and distribution so not only is it compellingly apparent that price control may just start at the mine but the RULE.  The only way to use these minerals is to have them delivered to your factory for conversion to a commercial product.  To meet these demands of growth stipends for growth expansion demand that providers will compel the cost to be forward of the sale and not lagging.  YES! This puts Miners at the front and not the tail of the deal.  Ah, in the drivers seat so to speak.  imo: