Saudi Arabia’s ambition to become a global mining powerhouse is no longer only a vision; it is now a sprint. Robert Wilt, chief executive officer of Maaden, outlined the company’s rapid transformation into one of the world’s largest diversified miners, driven by speed, scale and technology.

Iron ore is now the new pawn in international geopolitics, with China now pushing yuan-based payments for imported iron ore

Explore the benefits of buying new vs used pallets and their impact on sustainability in the packaging industry.

Brazil faces growing pressure to strengthen its steel import safeguards as global trade imbalances and new EU measures reshape export and import dynamics. Rising inflows from Asia threaten domestic mills, exposing weaknesses in Brazil’s trade defenses.

Fastmarkets’ weekly recap of the main movements in global agriculture cash markets.

Barry Zekelman discusses how the domestic steel industry remains a cornerstone of America’s national security, energy independence and technological growth.

The latest updates (Oct) in the global carbon markets spotlight major advancements in REDD+ and carbon credit frameworks. From Indonesia and Verra’s mutual recognition agreement unlocking paused REDD+ projects, to Katingan credits driving strong market demand

After a consultation period, Fastmarkets has launched a quarterly assessment of pulp-grade SPF logs delivered to the interior region of the Canadian province of British Columbia. This launch will include two markets, one assessed in Canadian dollars and another converted to US currency.  Demand for pulp-grade logs is reported to be increasing in the British Columbia […]

Why copper smelters are holding strong despite tight margins and global supply pressures

The ferro-chrome supply chain has been reshaped in 2025 following deep production cuts in South Africa, prompting global producers to seek new sources and adapt to changing trade flows, with China’s growing chrome network partially offsetting the shortfall.