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Price squeeze in Jan-Feb prompted analysis of factors, while short-term supply concerns raised questions about molybdenum concentrates from Chile and Peru. Market volatility driven by trade, strikes, and civil unrest affected the supply chain. Response to price hikes explored, along with molybdenum-grade steel production and ESG challenges in meeting specific requirements.

Ferroniobium spot market experiences price increase, limited availability due to long-term contracts. EU focuses on ESG and critical materials legislation, including tungsten, vanadium, and niobium.

Dominance of Chinese supply in the Ferrotungsten market, with a balanced market overall. EU avoids Russian material, limited spot activity. ESG focus on critical materials like tungsten, vanadium, and niobium in EU legislation.

Concerns over Russian situation impact titanium exports. Higher energy prices pose challenges. Aerospace and steel sectors influence supply and demand dynamics. Global trade, logistics, and sustainability initiatives shape the titanium market.

Weak demand for ferrovanadium in China and Europe. Uncertainty over Russian material acceptance. Limited changes in Russian material supply to Europe. Small spot market with emphasis on vanadium pentoxide for aerospace and batteries. ESG regulations impact vanadium and other strategic materials in the EU.

• Higher energy prices affecting the industry, leading to challenges in production costs and profitability.
• Oversupply and Weak Demand
• Impact of Manganese Sulfate and Battery Demand
• Logistics and Transport Issues
• What will be the impact of Transnet’s efforts to encourage new producers? 
• Will the green agenda have an impact on how the mn ore market operates

• High Production Costs
• Pricing Challenges
• ESG and Sustainability Concerns
• Market Dynamics and Regional Factors
• The rapid growth of Indonesia’s stainless-steel industry

• Overview of Financial Trends impacting the ferroalloys market
• Risk Management Strategies specific to the ferroalloys industry

• Sustainable Silicon Production and Materials
• Trade policies, and strategic partnerships that impact the production, pricing, and availability of silicon materials. 
• What are the major factors driving and affecting the growth of the ferrosilicon market?
• Which region will provide more business opportunities for growth of ferrosilicon market in future?

• Update on Fastmarkets’ global benchmarks and price outlooks

• Quality and Specifications
• Supply Chain and Sourcing. 
• Technology and Innovation
• Sustainability and Environmental Impact

The nickel market has experienced significant shifts due to US tariffs, leading to changes in trade dynamics. The European Union is actively exploring options for domestic production as it faces a lack of self-sufficiency. Price hikes in the market are driven by the growing demand from the battery industry. Additionally, there is no consensus on the criteria for defining green and sustainable nickel, with social considerations playing a role in ESG evaluations. These factors highlight the complex and evolving nature of the nickel industry.