Fastmarkets International Aluminium 2024
Join the aluminium industry at the heart of contract season, to connect, negotiate and agree new deals. Join discussions on sustainability, market trends, technological advancements, trade policies, and other key factors shaping the industry's trajectory.
Meet at the heart of trading season
Join 350+ traders and decision-makers to connect, negotiate and close deals at this key moment in the trading cycle.
Hear from the end users
Get to grips with the needs and objectives of your customers, as their evolving ESG requirements accelerate the move towards green aluminium.
Learn what the latest supply and demand dynamics mean for pricing
Fastmarkets analysts and experts from across the global supply chain will bring you insights to drive your contract negotiations
Speakers
Timothy Brightbill
Partner
Wiley Rein LLP
Timothy Brightbill
Partner
Wiley Rein LLP
Chris Bayliss
Climate Change and Decarbonisation Director
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI)
Chris Bayliss
Climate Change and Decarbonisation Director
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI)
Ron Knapp
Adviser, Office of the Chairman, China
Hongqiao
Ron Knapp
Adviser, Office of the Chairman, China
Hongqiao
Emanuele Manigrassi
Director – Climate & Energy
European Aluminium
Emanuele Manigrassi
Director – Climate & Energy
European Aluminium
Marc Ostwald
Chief Economist & Global Strategist
ADM Investor Services International
Marc Ostwald
Chief Economist & Global Strategist
ADM Investor Services International
Derek Prichett
SVP for Global Metal
Novelis
Derek Prichett
SVP for Global Metal
Novelis
Derek Prichett is Senior Vice President, Global Metal of Novelis Inc., the leading sustainable aluminum solutions provider and world leader in aluminum rolling and recycling. Prior to this, Derek served as Senior Vice President, Corporate Development, Chief Information Officer and Chief Digital Officer. Since joining the company in 1992, he has held positions of increasing responsibility in operations, sales, procurement and general management. Derek is a native of Ottawa, Canada. He holds a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario, and a master’s degree from McGill University in Montreal.
Uday Patel
Senior Research Manager, Global Aluminium Markets
Wood Mackenzie
Uday Patel
Senior Research Manager, Global Aluminium Markets
Wood Mackenzie
Uday has over 30 years of experience in the metals & mining sector and joined Wood Mackenzie in 2014 as a Senior Manager in the aluminium. During his career he has worked on a range of projects in the downstream aluminium sector, including detailed market studies, cost analyses and strategic advisory work for clients including rolled producers, aluminium processing companies and financial organisations. Uday has worked at Ma’aden Saudi Arabia where he was senior marketing specialist, focusing on aluminium marketing and sales. Uday was previously a manager at Emirates Global Aluminium where he contributed to the start-up of EMAL phases 1 and 2. Prior to that, he was a Principal Consultant at CRU, heading the downstream aluminium analysis. Previous experiences also include Macquarie Bank, Metal Bulletin Research and Outokumpu Oyj where he acted as a senior economist in the corporate management team. He is a graduate of the London Business School’s Executive Management Programme, Sussex University, and the University of Exeter
Carl Firman
Manager Sustainability – Bauxite and Alumina
International Aluminium Institute (IAI)
Carl Firman
Manager Sustainability – Bauxite and Alumina
International Aluminium Institute (IAI)
Carl is a geologist and has worked in various roles in the natural resources sectors since the early 1990s. He started in the oil industry with Phillips Petroleum as an exploration geologist before moving to the Far East as a geotechnical engineer. On his return to the UK, Carl has spent much of his time as a metals and mining analyst and became research director at energy and mining research consultancy Wood Mackenzie before moving roles to the International Aluminium Institute as the bauxite & alumina sustainability manager in May 2023. Carl brings a breadth of experience across most metals sectors, having worked as an analyst in gold, silver, PGMs and base metals such as zinc, nickel and copper. However, he came to prominence with his work in bauxite & alumina markets over the past 15 years, where he spearheaded Wood Mackenzie’s markets and cost benchmarking services.”
Sign up for the full-day plant tour of Aluminium of Greece in Aghios Nicolaos
We invite all delegates to join us for a free plant tour of Aluminium of Greece in Aghios Nicolaos, organized by our Gold sponsor – Metlen Energy & Metals.
Gain insights into the operations of one of the leading aluminium producers in the region.
This tour offers a unique opportunity to explore both the Metallurgy Sector and the Energy Centre, providing a comprehensive overview of the plant’s innovative processes and sustainability practices.
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Platinum Sponsors
Ma’aden is the largest multi-commodity mining and metals company in the Middle East and among the fastest-growing mining companies in the world, with revenues of SAR 40.3 billion ($10.7 billion) in 2022. We are developing the mining industry into the third pillar of Saudi economy in line with Vision 2030, and aim to be a role model in responsible and sustainable operations.
We operate 17 mines and sites, have 6,000+ direct employees and export products to over 30 countries. We are embarking on massive growth over the next 18 years across phosphate, aluminium, gold, copper and new minerals – to leverage the Kingdom’s estimated $1.3 trillion mineral endowment and international opportunities.
Gold Sponsors
A Global Aluminium Leader: At plus-1.62 million metric tonnes per annum (2023), Alba is a world-leading aluminium smelter with a proud 50-year legacy in operational excellence, safety, environmental responsibility, and community development. Trusted Partner: A cornerstone of the Bahrain’s economy, Alba produces high-quality aluminium, including standard and value-added products, which are exported to over 270 customers globally. With sales’ offices in Europe (Zurich), Asia (Singapore), and a subsidiary in the U.S., Alba is a reliable partner on the world stage. Alba is dually listed on Bahrain Bourse and London Stock Exchange and its shareholders are Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company (69.38%), SABIC Industrial Investments Company (SIIC) (20.62%) and General Public (10%).
Elval is the aluminium rolling division of ElvalHalcor SA (ELHA:ATH), a leading global aluminium and copper manufacturer with cutting-edge technology and global market presence. Elval has 50 years of rolling and recycling expertise, designing and manufacturing innovative aluminium solutions while building trusted partnerships across the globe. The extensive custom-made product portfolio serves the packaging, transportation, automotive, HVAC&R, building and construction, energy and industrial markets. Through continuous investments in R&D&I and the in-house Technology Centre, we invest in highly specialized human talent and responsible production, enabling the transition to climate neutrality and the contribution of aluminium to a circular economy. www.elval.com
Gunvor Group is one of the world’s largest independent commodities trading houses by turnover, creating logistics solutions that safely and efficiently move physical energy, base metals, and bulk materials from where they are sourced and stored to where they are demanded most. With strategic investments in infrastructure—refineries, pipelines, storage, and terminals—Gunvor further generates sustainable value across the global supply chain for its customers.
In 2023, Gunvor Group generated US $127 billion in revenue on 177 million metric tons of turnover. The Group’s main trading offices are in Geneva, Singapore, Houston, Stamford, Calgary, Dubai, and London, with a network of more than 20 representative and other trading offices around the globe. More information can be found at GunvorGroup.com or @Gunvor.
Metlen Energy & Metals (previously known as MYTILINEOS Energy & Metals) is a global industrial and energy company with a leading position in the metallurgy and energy sectors, focused on sustainable development and the circular economy. The company has established itself as a benchmark for competitive “green” metallurgy at both the European and global levels, while offering comprehensive energy solutions by implementing thermal and renewable energy projects, electricity distribution and trading, alongside investments in network infrastructure, battery storage, and other “green” technologies. It operates in markets across all five continents, in 40 countries, applying a fully collaborative model between its sectors.
Silver Sponsors
The London Metal Exchange is the world centre for industrial metals trading. Most of the world’s global non-ferrous futures business is conducted on the LME’s three trading platforms totalling $15.2 trillion, 134.2 million lots and 3.1 billion tonnes in 2022.
Participants can transfer or take on price risk against aluminium, copper, nickel, tin, zinc, lead, molybdenum, cobalt, lithium, steel scrap, rebar and hot-rolled coil as well as aluminium premiums and alloys.
In December 2022, approximately 650,000 tonnes of material were held on LME warrant in more than 450 storage facilities in 14 countries across 32 global locations
The LME is a member of HKEX Group.
Bronze Sponsors
Alcoa (NYSE: AA) is a global industry leader in bauxite, alumina and aluminum products with a vision to reinvent the aluminum industry for a sustainable future. With a values-based approach that encompasses integrity, operating excellence, care for people and courageous leadership, our purpose is to Turn Raw Potential into Real Progress. Since developing the process that made aluminum an affordable and vital part of modern life, our talented Alcoans have developed breakthrough innovations and best practices that have led to greater efficiency, safety, sustainability and stronger communities wherever we operate.
Carbon Chain equips companies with the tools, data and insights they need to manage carbon emissions and accelerate their decarbonisation. CarbonChain’s AI-powered carbon accounting platform enables the most metal producers, distributors, and manufacturers to automate carbon reporting and develop climate intelligence. They equip the entire metals value chain with insight into their supply chain emissions, so they can pinpoint risks and opportunities, accelerate the net-zero transition, and comply with regulations such as CBAM and CSRD
Partners
European Aluminium, founded in 1981 and based in Brussels, is a member-based industry association representing Europe’s most complete and thriving metals value chain. The association counts over 100 members which include primary aluminium producers; downstream manufacturers of extruded, rolled and cast aluminium; producers of recycled aluminium and national aluminium associations, representing more than 600 plants in 30 European countries.
The European aluminium industry offers one of the most fundamental materials for achieving the EU’s sustainability ambitions and provides Europe with enhanced strategic autonomy thanks to a complete and resilient value chain.
The GAC is a coordinating body that represents, promotes and protects the interests of the aluminium industry within the Gulf.
The council’s main objectives are to provide a forum to develop strategies for common issues and concerns facing the aluminium industry in the region and to share best practices to improve the industry’s efficiency.
The GAC is organizing the Arab International Aluminium Conference and Exhibition (ARABAL), the premier event for the Middle East’s aluminium industry. ARABAL 2025, hosted by EGA, will take place from November 4 to 6, 2025, at the Le Meridien Conference and Exhibition Center in Dubai, UAE. The conference will feature presentations by international thought leaders addressing global challenges and opportunities in the aluminium sector, and the exhibition will showcase the latest technical developments from major technology providers and producers worldwide.
The Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) is a global non-profit standards setting and certification organisation. ASI works together with producers, users and stakeholders in the aluminium value chain to collaboratively foster responsible production, sourcing and stewardship of aluminium. ASI aims to define global standards for sustainability and chain-of-custody in the aluminium value chain, promote ongoing improvements in aluminium’s ESG-related impacts, and develop a credible assurance system to mitigate non-conformity risks and facilitate broad implementation, while reflecting broad-based stakeholder interests.
The International Committee for Study of Bauxite, Alumina & Aluminium (ICSOBA) is an independent non-profit association that unites industry professionals representing major bauxite, alumina and aluminium producing companies, technology suppliers, researchers and consultants from around the world. Since 1963, ICSOBA has become a well-recognized and truly international organization with the vision of organizing every year the “Technology Conference of the Aluminium Industry, for the Aluminium Industry”.
With its high standard of proceedings, ICSOBA contributes to knowledge dissemination by offering a platform for Industry-University Collaboration for Innovation and by providing general access to the several thousand technical papers which have been published in the TRAVAUX volumes over more than half a century.
Aluminium International Today (AIT) is the leading bi-monthly English language journal dedicated to all sectors and regions of the international aluminium manufacturing and processing industry.
With more than 30 years’ experience, AIT is committed to delivering up-to date global news, events, and statistics, as well as more detailed technical articles, company and country profiles, conference reports and regular regional economic briefings.
The journal has changed dramatically since its formation and now publishes news regularly on its website: www.aluminiumtoday.com as well as a free weekly newsletter, which is sent to the inbox of more than 24,000 industry professionals.
In addition, AIT can be found discussing the latest industry news and views on social media sites such as Twitter and LinkedIn and on the Aluminium: ON AIR Podcast, which highlights the challenges faced across the sector and growing green technology trends.