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Metals and mining market participants like you have been turning to Fastmarkets for help in evaluating opportunities and risks for more than 130 years. Supply chains are constantly moving and metals prices fluctuate while the lasting impact of Covid-19, the war in Ukraine and the pull of decarbonization create uncertainty in the market.
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Latest metals and mining news and market analysis
Singapore-based lithium-ion battery recycling company Green Li-ion has launched its first commercial-scale installation to produce battery-grade cathode and anode materials from black mass and cathode powder – the first of its kind in North America
This development has led to a tightening market supply and bullish sentiment among traders, despite the immediate aftermath not showing a price hike
The global decarbonization drive is turning electrical steel into one of China’s key ferrous products, with electrical steel exports surging in recent years, sources told Fastmarkets
China’s National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) will work with relevant parties to regulate crude steel production, with a focus on energy saving and reducing carbon emissions. It will also release guidance on crude steel output for different steel mills later this year after a national investigation on steel capacity
The low-carbon aluminium differential in the US made its first move on Friday April 5 since Fastmarkets launched it five months ago.
Brazil’s aluminium industry is further enhancing its sustainability by boosting renewable energy use and recycling, while mitigating risk from high-carbon imports
April 22-24, 2024 | Miami, USA Meet the entire commercial supply chain in one place for bauxite and alumina. Network, hear expert insights and gain the latest updates on supply and demand dynamics across the globe.
June 24-26, 2024 | Vienna, Austria Join top steelmakers and procurement executives, for everything you need to know to be ready for the future of steelmaking. Find out where the new opportunities in the market are across the globe and explore the crucial shift towards eco-friendly practices and carbon neutrality in steel production. Gain insights from industry leaders, leverage market data for strategic decisions, and seize opportunities in green steel innovation. Connect with key stakeholders, foster partnerships, and network effortlessly in dedicated meeting spaces.
September 10-12, 2024 | Athens, Greece Join the aluminium industry at the heart of contract season, to connect, negotiate and agree new deals. Join discussions on sustainability, market trends, technological advancements, trade policies, and other key factors shaping the industry’s trajectory.
November 10-12, 2024 | Istanbul, Turkey Join Europe’s largest trading event in the ferrous market where the biggest players in the industry come together to discuss the latest market dynamics, negotiate contracts, strengthen critical business relationships and create new ones, all in one place.
November 18-20, 2024 | Dubai, UAE The region’s largest iron and steel trading event. A must-attend conference for the latest industry news, trends and analysis, where 1,000+ senior international executives come together to meet, discuss and get the latest insights of the market.
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