Explore the Middle East critical mineral landscape driven by Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 and booming non-oil economy.

Learn how the tungsten market is affected by China's export regulations on dual-use items amidst political disputes with Japan.

Learn how Korea Zinc's JPMorgan-backed smelter prioritizes US feedstock to strengthen supply chain security and mineral development.

The global antimony market is expected to remain adequately supplied in 2026, shaped by increasing supply in Southeast Asia, relatively stable demand and heightened political oversight of critical minerals, sector participants have told Fastmarkets.

Find out how the STEEL Act aims to support steelworkers and domestic pipe producers through stricter trade enforcement measures.

Understand the Brazil steel outlook and what anti-dumping measures mean for market stability and growth in the coming year.

Guinea bauxite exports have surged in 2025, driven by record shipments to China and reinforcing Guinea’s dominance in the global bauxite market. As oversupply weighs on alumina prices, market participants are increasingly focused on cost control, freight management and transparent FOB pricing mechanisms.

Learn how the quota-tariff trade defense system affects the Brazilian steel industry and what adjustments are necessary for success.

Understand the potential rise in aluminium price due to South32's changes at their Mozal smelter in Mozambique.

CBAM could impose over €12 billion in costs on importers in 2026 based on provisional benchmark values, reshaping trade flows. Sectors like iron, steel, cement, fertilisers, and aluminium face escalating carbon charges, with significant downstream impacts on industries such as agriculture, automotive, and construction.