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.
June 17-19, 2025 | 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. Join industry leaders, innovators, and peers at this highly anticipated gathering.
June 23-26, 2025 | Las Vegas, USA
The global flagship event for the lithium market is back, bringing you the leading experts from across the supply chain for a week of discussions, debate and networking.
September 9-11 | Barcelona, Spain
Join over 350 traders and decision-makers at Europe’s premier aluminium trading event, held at the pivotal point of the contract season. This essential gathering offers a platform to connect, negotiate and finalize deals while exploring the latest in market trends, sustainability and the shift toward green aluminium.
September 16-18, 2025 | Europe
Secure a front-row seat for expert analysis and insights into the battery raw materials market – from the leaders and innovators shaping the industry.
September 24-26, 2025 | Indonesia
As demand for critical minerals rises globally, Indonesia is ideally placed to use its reserves as a strategic asset to negotiate trade deals, attract foreign investment, strengthen its geopolitical influence and become a global battery hub. Meet the key players from industry and government at this important event in Bali.
The European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism will be implemented in seven months’ time but the region’s steel industry was still not fully prepared for the gradual changes the system will involve, Fastmarkets heard on Thursday May 8 at the Made in Steel trade fair in Milan, Italy.
The global steel industry’s move to decarbonize and China’s penchant for lower-grade ores in recent years have uncovered challenges for high-grade iron ore to live out its value in both the blast furnace-based steelmaking route and the direct-reduction iron process, delegates told Fastmarkets during the Singapore International Ferrous Week (SIFW), which takes place from May 26-30.
The global iron ore market, a pivotal component of the steelmaking industry, has historically been driven by simple supply and demand dynamics. However, steel trade tariffs, trade wars and a growing trend toward resource nationalism are reshaping this once-basic industrial staple. These forces, alongside rising environmental regulations and shifting trade patterns, are profoundly influencing iron ore pricing, production and consumption trends.
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