Metals and mining

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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 2000 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.

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What’s happening in metals and mining today?

Latest metals and mining news and market analysis

EU energy fears eased, but long-term concerns linger

European energy analysts’ “what if” questions have turned into “what now” questions in the wake of Russia’s stalled war efforts against Ukraine

March 30, 2023

Mark Burgess

Europe magnesium supply uncertain despite inclusion in ‘ambitious but doable’ CRMA: sources

Despite the metal being classed as “strategic” in the European Union’s proposed Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA), questions remain about the future of magnesium supply in Europe, market participants have told Fastmarkets

March 30, 2023

Solomon Cefai

Delayed publication of Southeast Asia copper premium: pricing notice

The publication of Fastmarkets’ assessment of the Southeast Asia copper premium for Tuesday March 28 was delayed due to a scheduling error.

March 29, 2023

Julian Luk

Ferrous scrap metal - busheling - prime scrap

Scrap metal trading platform Metycle matches buyers with supply to boost recycling and cut emissions

Recycling is increasingly being considered the best way to reduce carbon emissions from metals production, and huge investment in recycling facilities has been seen in recent years, with robust merger and acquisitions activity

March 29, 2023

Julian Luk

Ferro-chrome decarbonization: Taking care of details is key - Outokumpu

As the world moves toward a shared goal of net-zero emissions, Claire Patel-Campbell talks to Outokumpu’s head of group sustainability, excellence and reliability about the place of the energy-intensive and high emissions ferro-chrome industry in a greener economy

March 28, 2023

Claire Patel-Campbell

Ferro-chrome and decarbonization: the European energy question

Energy has been at the top of the agenda for the ferro-chrome market over the last couple of years, as prices fluctuate and access to steady supplies becomes more uncertain

March 28, 2023

Claire Patel-Campbell

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Copper wire raw materials and metals industry and stock market

Copper prices, news and analysis

Copper and the low-carbon economy

February 10, 2022

Iron ore

High-grade iron ore and the future of greener steelmaking

February 9, 2022

Aluminium

Keep up with the movements of one of the most-watched metals on the market

March 1, 2022

Lithium

How the lithium market is helping shape a greener future

February 10, 2022

Cobalt

The trends and forces driving the cobalt market

February 10, 2022

Nickel prices, news and analysis

Keep track of nickel’s market movements as a dynamic and critical battery raw material

March 1, 2022

Graphite

News, price and analysis of the innovative world of synthetic and natural graphite

March 1, 2022

Manganese

Playing an essential role in building global infrastructure

March 1, 2022

Tube and pipe

Understand the forces shaping the tube and pipe market today

April 4, 2022

Ferrous scrap

Ferrous scrap, recycling and the circular economy

April 4, 2022

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Price data

Our global team of over 200 price reporters provides over 950 global metal and mining prices

November 18, 2021

Market news

Delivered to you as the markets are changing from reporters embedded in the global metals and mining markets

November 18, 2021

Forecasts and analysis

With an over 90% accuracy rating, our forecasting helps you understand what’s next for the metals and mining market

November 22, 2021

Risk management

Grow and protect your profits and insulate your business from volatility with the Fastmarkets risk management team

April 14, 2022

Fastmarkets platform

Learn how the Fastmarkets platform can help you navigate the fast-moving metals market

November 29, 2021

Metals events

Fastmarkets’ metal events provide immersive experiences across the global metals markets

November 22, 2021

Events for you

27th Fastmarkets Bauxite & Alumina Conference 2023

You will gain exclusive insights on supply challenges and pricing forecasts. You’ll have the opportunity to hear from industry experts, deep dive into key developments in the raw materials supply, and understand the massive impact of the Russia-Ukraine war and the rising energy cost. With so much to discuss, don’t miss us in Miami this April. We look forward to seeing you there.

August 17, 2022

27th Fastmarkets International Iron Ore 2023

Join industry leaders and experts from the iron ore supply chain to explore the latest trends, challenges, and innovations to hit the international iron ore market.

August 17, 2022

Rows of aluminium cans being sorted at factory

37th Fastmarkets International Aluminium Conference 2023

Join over 400 executives from across the aluminium supply chain for three days of analysis and insights into raw materials, primary and secondary aluminium markets.

August 17, 2022

Meet some of the Fastmarkets metals and mining team

Andrew Wells

Global steel editor and steel pricing director

Thorsten Schier

Global scrap editor

Alice Mason

European base metals editor

Kimberly Leppold

Principal Analyst

Paul Lim

Asia steel and raw materials editor

Carrie Bone

Senior price reporter

Lee Allen

Strategic markets editor, scrap

Grace Asenov

North American steel editor

Lisa Gordon

Senior price reporter

Sean Barry

North American scrap editor

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