The US has the opportunity to be self-reliant on manganese for use in batteries once South32’s Hermosa project is up and running, the president of Hermosa told Fastmarkets.

U.S. tariffs on Mexico shape global trade dynamics, impacting products and prices on both sides of the border.

Aluminium demand in India is set to continue its sharp growth over the next three years, fueled by an expanding automotive sector in the South Asian country, Fastmarkets heard at the Material Recycling Association of India (MRAI) international conference held in Jaipur on January 28-30.

President Donald Trump’s long-promised series of day-one executive orders imply a seismic shift in the approach of the United States to the environment, critical minerals and energy.

How Trump’s 2025 trade tactics could shape the future of the US steel industry, with expert insights and predictions.

Renewed US-China trade tensions with Donald Trump’s second presidential term could bolster Southeast Asia’s aluminium scrap industry in 2025, particularly amid still-growing Chinese demand, sources told Fastmarkets by Tuesday, January 14.

The possibility that tax credits for electric vehicles (EVs) will be rescinded under the new administration of President-elect Donald Trump has given US sales – and some automotive manufacturers – a long sought-after boost.

Chinese battery maker Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL) has been added to the US Department of Defense’s Chinese Military Company (CMC) list.

The new year is likely to show a modest pick-up in overall North American automotive production that will, in turn, boost demand for key steel product sectors, such as cold-rolled coil, galvanized sheet and special bar quality steel, according to industry analysts and market participants.

Read our outlook on the EV market for 2025, including insights into how increasing production in China will shape the industry.