Metals events

Fastmarkets’ steel and base metal events provide insights-rich, immersive experiences for current and future market participants to learn, debate and network with the people that matter in their industry

Our events focus on the critical issues of the day whether that is working through the real impact of decarbonization, infrastructure investments and the resultant demand from construction across the globe, or government policy and tariffs affecting trade. Our metals events are designed to keep you informed and give you the best opportunity to network and trade with those shaping and making the steel and base metal markets.

Upcoming events
Don’t miss these upcoming flagship events, where you can connect, trade and learn the latest strategic insights.

April 27-29,2026 | Hanoi, Vietnam
Fastmarkets Asian Battery Raw Materials & Recycling Conference is the ideal place to meet the whole battery raw materials supply chain.

June 22-25, 2026 | Las Vegas, United States
The industry’s largest and longest-running event, bringing together 1000+ delegates from 550 companies across 40 countries. It’s where the leaders forge partnerships, close deals, and tackle the critical issues and innovations shaping the sector’s future.

June 23-25 | Barcelona, Spain
The conference welcomes unparalleled number of steelmakers and top-level procurement executives, who are all looking at the pivotal shift in the steel manufacturing sector towards environmental responsibility and carbon neutrality.

September 15-17 | Budapest, Hungary
Join over 500 traders and senior decision-makers at Europe’s leading aluminium trading event, held at a pivotal point in the contract season. Connect with the market to negotiate and finalise business, exchange insight with peers and gain clarity on the supply demand dynamics, sustainability priorities and low carbon aluminium strategies shaping global trade.

Get ready for the next conference with our latest industry insights

Argentina’s steel industry is showing signs of recovery in 2026, but the rebound remains uneven, with stronger crude steel output contrasting with weak finished steel demand, depressed long steel consumption and renewed pressure from imports.

North American EV demand is slowing with BEV adoption declining while hybrid vehicle sales gain momentum, prompting automakers to reset strategies amid policy shifts and trade pressures.

A tentative easing of tensions in the Middle East has failed to convince market participants that shipping through the Strait of Hormuz will quickly return to pre-conflict norms, panellists said at Fastmarkets’ Iron Ore Decoded 2026 conference, held during Singapore International Ferrous Week.

Fastmarkets combines the commodity intelligence of these familiar names:

Metal Bulletin • American Metal Market • Scrap Price Bulletin • Industrial Minerals • RISI • FOEX • The Jacobsen • Agricensus • Palm Oil Analytics • Random Lengths • Hardwood Market Report
• FastMarkets and more