Metals and mining
Market-reflective prices and analysis to help you navigate volatile, opaque markets
Metals and mining market participants like you have been turning to Fastmarkets for help in evaluating opportunities and risks for more than 130 years. Supply chains are constantly moving and metals prices fluctuate while the lasting impact of Covid-19, the war in Ukraine and the pull of decarbonization create uncertainty in the market.
Fastmarkets metals and mining team works with those involved in the buying, selling and trading of metals to deliver truly market-reflective prices and insights to successfully enable global trade.
Combining the commodity intelligence of familiar names like Metal Bulletin, American Metal Market, Scrap Price Bulletin, Industrial Minerals and more, our product breadth and geographic reach remain unmatched.
Talk to our experienced, global team and discover more than 900 prices and news and analysis in primary and secondary metals markets. We cover base metals, industrial minerals, ores and alloys, steel, scrap and steel raw materials.
Aluminium scrap market news and analysis for aluminium scrap buyers, sellers and traders
Keep up with the movements of aluminium as one of the most-watched metals on the market
The trends and forces driving the cobalt market
Learn more about copper and view copper price charts
Get the latest ferro-chrome price charts and access the latest insights
Ferrous scrap, recycling and the circular economy
Get the latest galvanized steel price charts and access the latest price trends
News, price and analysis of the innovative world of synthetic and natural graphite
Follow the critical developments facing the iron ore market, including iron ore market forecasts and analysis and iron ore price data
How the lithium market is helping shape a greener future
Playing an essential role in building global infrastructure
The latest nickel scrap price trends for the global market
Keep track of the dynamics and volatility in the nickel market
Understand the forces shaping the tube and pipe market today
Get the latest zinc price charts and access our latest zinc price forecasts for the global market
Key prices
- Lithium Lithium carbonate 99.5% Li2CO3 min, battery grade, contract price cif China, Japan & Korea, $/kg (MB-LI-0027)
- Lithium Spodumene min 6% Li2O, spot price, cif China, $/tonne (MB-LI-0012)
- Iron ore Iron ore 62% Fe low-alumina fines, cfr Qingdao, $/tonne (MB-IRO-0144)
- Steel Steel scrap sheared HMS 1&2 (80:20 mix), index, domestic, delivered UAE, dirhams per tonne (MB-STE-0910)
- Steel Steel scrap HMS 1&2 (80:20 mix) US origin, cfr Turkey, $/tonne (MB-STE-0417)
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Latest metals and mining news and market analysis
American Chambers of Commerce (Amcham) across Latin America are calling for urgent negotiations to prevent the escalation of trade tensions between their countries and the US, following the announcement of sweeping 50% tariffs by President Donald Trump.
India’s ferrous scrap imports have rebounded in early 2025 but remain vulnerable due to competitive domestic DRI prices and shifting sourcing strategies by steelmakers. While near-term demand is subdued, long-term prospects depend on evolving supply chains and policy decisions.
China’s push for greener ferro-alloy production has revealed a significant divide between its northern and southern regions due to contrasting access to clean energy, supply and demand dynamics and regulatory environments, according to market participants.
Global aluminium producer Alcoa has already diverted 100,000 tonnes of Canadian metal away from the US market in response to uncertainty about import tariffs with trade measures continuing to upend traditional trade flows and pushing the company to rethink its global supply strategy, its chief executive officer said.
The United States’ copper recycling industry is ramping up pressure on policymakers to impose some form of export controls on high-purity copper scrap, arguing that current trade dynamics – particularly with China – are distorting prices, weakening domestic capacity and undermining national security goals.
US copper scrap market participants are shifting from COMEX to LME pricing in response to extreme price volatility and a new 50% copper import tariff. The change is influencing discount formulas, export strategies and long-term trading dynamics across the sector.
September 9-11 | Barcelona, Spain
Join over 350 traders and decision-makers at Europe’s premier aluminium trading event, held at the pivotal point of the contract season. This essential gathering offers a platform to connect, negotiate and finalize deals while exploring the latest in market trends, sustainability and the shift toward green aluminium.
September 16-18, 2025 | Europe
Secure a front-row seat for expert analysis and insights into the battery raw materials market – from the leaders and innovators shaping the industry.
September 24-26, 2025 | Indonesia
As demand for critical minerals rises globally, Indonesia is ideally placed to use its reserves as a strategic asset to negotiate trade deals, attract foreign investment, strengthen its geopolitical influence and become a global battery hub. Meet the key players from industry and government at this important event in Bali.
November 2-4, 2025 | Barcelona, Spain
Join the world’s largest gathering of ferroalloys professionals – your unparalleled opportunity to connect with industry leaders, forge powerful partnerships, close impactful deals, and stay ahead of emerging market trends. Don’t miss this chance to elevate your network and gain insights that will keep you at the forefront of the ferroalloys sector!
November 17-19, 2025 | Dubai, United Arab Emirates
The region’s leading iron and steel trading event is a must-attend conference for the latest industry news, trends and analysis, where over 1,300 international senior executives come together to meet, discuss and get the latest insights into the market.
January 28-29,2026 | Houston, United States
Powering the North American scrap revolution – dive into the latest trends, technologies, and market dynamics driving the scrap and secondary materials revolution across North America. Connect with clients, competitors, and industry leaders from every link in the scrap-to-steel supply chain.
March 24-26,2026 | Shanghai, China
Fastmarkets is returning to Shanghai in 2026, assembling key opinion leaders, government representatives and innovators shaping the future of China’s battery raw materials supply chain in 2026 and beyond.
June,2026
The conference welcomes unparalleled number of steelmakers and top-level procurement executives, who are all looking at the pivotal shift in the steel manufacturing sector towards environmental responsibility and carbon neutrality.
June 22-25, 2026 | Las Vegas, United States
The industry’s largest and longest-running event, bringing together 1000+ delegates from 550 companies across 40 countries. It’s where the leaders forge partnerships, close deals, and tackle the critical issues and innovations shaping the sector’s future.
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