European and US primary aluminium premiums could see further upside pressure on supply concerns following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a key transit corridor for Middle Eastern aluminium exports and alumina imports.

Discover how lithium price fluctuations affect BESS markets and procurement strategies

Fastmarkets launches two, twice-weekly, price assessments to reflect the spot price of antimony metal sold on a CIF Rotterdam/Antwerp basis on Wednesday March 4. After a consultation, Fastmarkets has launched a twice-weekly price assessment for antimony metal trioxide grade, CIF Rotterdam/Antwerp, and a corresponding twice-weekly price assessment for antimony metal MMTA standard grade II, CIF Rotterdam/Antwerp. […]

The escalating tensions between Iran and Israel since Saturday February 28 have heightened market concerns over potential disruptions to maritime trade routes, particularly the Strait of Hormuz – a key transit corridor for Iranian material shipments bound for China.

Zimbabwe has suspended exports of all raw minerals and lithium concentrates with immediate effect, the Ministry of Mines and Mining Development said on Wednesday February 25, citing alleged malpractice and mineral leakages.

Navigating market volatility with data-driven strategies for resilient mining operations

Senior analyst Andy Farida offers reactive analysis on the impact the Middle East conflict could have on the aluminium market

The publication of Fastmarkets’ assessments for MB-STE-0093 Steel scrap auto bundle scrap domestic, delivered Turkey and MB-STE-0094 Steel scrap melting scrap from shipbreaking domestic, delivered Turkey on March 2 were delayed because of a reporter error. Fastmarkets’ pricing database has been updated.

Commercial aerospace and AI computing power are set to be the primary drivers of demand for the space-based photovoltaics (PV) industry, according to industry sources.

The contrasting approaches to AI adoption in Asia’s energy tube and pipe industry are most visible when comparing China’s scale-driven transformation with Japan’s precision-focused strategy.