Nicholas Snowdon, Mercuria Energy Trading SA Head of Metals and Mining Research

Nicholas Snowdon is a leading analyst and strategist in the global commodities space, with extensive experience in metals and mining markets. As Head of Metals and Mining Research at Mercuria Energy Trading SA – one of the world’s foremost energy and commodities trading companies – he is responsible for delivering strategic insights and market forecasts that shape investment and trading decisions.

Prior to joining Mercuria, Snowdon was a managing director at Goldman Sachs, head of industrial metals research and joint head of commodities research. Previously, he also held senior positions at Barclays and Deutsche Bank, where he built a strong reputation as a top-tier expert in base and industrial metals markets. With a keen economic perspective and deep analytical expertise, he is a frequent speaker at global industry conferences and is widely cited in financial media, especially on topics such as copper, aluminium, and critical raw materials essential for the green and digital transition.

Known for his forward-looking views on the evolving role of metals in the energy transition, Nicholas Snowdon is regarded as one of the most influential voices in the international metals and mining sector.