Graphite producers in Southeast Africa, including Madagascar, Mozambique and Tanzania, are becoming key players as global demand shifts away from China. Despite challenges like infrastructure and competition, growing demand for large graphite flakes and downstream processing signals a promising future for the region by 2025

Three years of war have reshaped the critical metals markets. In the first of a two-part report, we look at how overlapping conflicts have reverberated through supply chains critical to defense and civilian industries.

European silicon giant downplays trade disruption fears amid market volatility, revealing improved Q4 earnings despite falling revenues and alumnium sector weakness.

The lithium market in 2025 is expected to face significant challenges due to production cuts, shifting demand patterns and geopolitical tensions. These factors are poised to reshape the market landscape, impacting supply chains and pricing strategies.

The impact of the US’ breakneck flip-flop on immediate 25% tariffs on Mexican and Canadian goods this week is adding confusion to a North American steel market long-starved of certainty, sources told Fastmarkets.

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

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

Trump’s first 100 days, analyzing his policies, impacts, including tariffs, and the effects on global trade

Trade tensions and critical minerals: 2025 outlook on disruptions, supply chain diversification, and local production strategies.

Ferro-alloys market 2025: Trends, rising steel demand, stable policies and key challenges fuelling uncertainty.