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.

Find your commodity

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

Find a metals and mining price

    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 HMS 1&2 (80:20 mix), index, domestic, delivered UAE, dirhams/tonne (MB-STE-0910)
    • Steel Steel scrap HMS 1&2 (80:20 mix) US origin, cfr Turkey, $/tonne (MB-STE-0417)
    How can we help you?

    Our global team of over 200 price reporters provides over 900 global metal and mining prices

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

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

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

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

    Fastmarkets’ metals consulting is your partner in creating value and managing risk

    What’s happening in metals and mining today?

    Latest metals and mining news and market analysis

    Demand for germanium, which is a key material in space-based solar energy applications, is expected by market participants to see growth in the coming years, on the back of the increase in satellite launches and progress made in large-scale satellite internet constellation projects, sources told Fastmarkets.

    Wogen Resources has signed a binding offtake agreement with Australian antimony miner Larvotto Resources for the sales rights of the miner’s upcoming antimony-gold concentrate produced during the first seven years of mining, the companies confirmed with Fastmarkets on Monday December 2.

    Liberty Steel will idle operations at its Peoria, Illinois, facility starting Monday December 9 through “at least” February 3 “due to a shortage of wire rod and financial difficulties,” an industry observer familiar with the company’s operations said on Monday December 2.

    Gallium, germanium and magnesium were listed among the top 10 priority materials that could face significant supply chain disruptions, according to a report published by the British Geological Survey (BGS)-hosted Critical Minerals Intelligence Centre (CMIC) on Thursday November 28.

    With the race to decarbonize the steel sector gathering pace around the world, Fastmarkets reached out to subject experts in Europe, to discuss the major challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in the new, green steel landscape.

    Get the key takeaways from our recent webinar covering the future of US ferro-chrome pricing in a post-benchmark world.

    Upcoming events
    Don’t miss these upcoming flagship events, where you can connect, trade and learn the latest strategic insights.

    November 10-12, 2024 | Istanbul, Turkey
    Join Europe’s largest trading event in the ferrous market where the biggest players in the industry come together to discuss the latest market dynamics, negotiate contracts, strengthen critical business relationships and create new ones, all in one place.

    November 18-20, 2024 | Dubai, UAE
    The region’s largest iron and steel trading event. A must-attend conference for the latest industry news, trends and analysis, where 1,000+ senior international executives come together to meet, discuss and get the latest insights of the market.

    January 14-16, 2025 | Houston, USA
    Dive into the latest trends, technologies, and market dynamics driving steel production across North America. Don’t miss the chance to connect with clients, competitors, and industry leaders all in one place.

    February 25-26, 2025 | Shanghai, China
    Place yourself at the epicentre of EV excellence and ESS innovation in the BRM industry’s heartland.
    Fastmarkets is returning to Shanghai in 2025, assembling the key opinion leaders, government representatives and innovators impacting the future of China’s battery raw materials supply chain in 2025 and beyond.

    Meet some of the Fastmarkets metals and mining team
    Talk to us

    Whether you’re interested in learning how to become a customer from our sales teams or looking to get in touch with one of our reporters, we’re here for you.

    Speak to our team

    Why use a price reporting agency?

    Navigate uncertainty and make business decisions with confidence using our battery raw materials price data, forecasts and critical intelligence.

    Learn more