The London Metal Exchange’s relevance has “arguably never been stronger” despite a challenging year, according to Nicolas Aguzin, chief executive officer of LME's owner Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX)

High global energy costs coinciding with potential macroeconomic headwinds are threatening the production of metals that are pivotal in helping countries meet decarbonization goals

What lies behind the downward trends

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reported 1.52 billion gallons of renewable fuel was consumed during September

United States President Joe Biden announced on Wednesday, October 19 that the Department of Energy (DoE) will be awarding $2.8 billion in grants from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

Marketing year total hits 12.4m tonnes

Fastmarkets has corrected its daily hot-rolled coil index, fob mill US, which was published incorrectly on Wednesday October 19 and on Thursday October 6, due to an error.

Scrap metal products were being repurposed as part of the green solution to achieve decarbonization, and some major market participants at the beginning of the recycling chain have been exploring ways to get a slice of the so-called ‘green premium,’ Fastmarkets has heard

Soaring energy prices, particularly in Europe, have dominated headlines globally and have had significant impacts on base metal prices, both on the London Metal Exchange and in physical spot premiums

With soaring European energy prices squeezing margins and curtailing production of various commodities, Fastmarkets explores whether the crisis risks the postponement of investment in renewable power and in the transition to green metals.