Ores and alloys

Ores and alloys are critical for producing the metal that builds our communities

Global metal markets are on the cusp of change now that sustainability is taking center stage.

The shift towards higher-grade ores and renewable alloys means using less of these precious commodities and recycling the rest. Our team of experts embedded in the ores and alloys market covers recent developments, prices trends, forecasting and analysis, and more. When you understand the data behind what is driving your market, you always know what to expect.

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Latest ores and alloys news and market analysis

LME decides not to ban Russian metal, keeps ‘status quo’

The London Metal Exchange has decided not to ban or otherwise change how it deals with Russian metal, the exchange said on Friday November 11

November 14, 2022

Orla O’Sullivan

European ferro-alloys industry needs urgent help to survive energy crisis — Euroalliages: LME Week

The European ferro-alloys industry needs help now if it is to survive the global energy crisis. This is the stance of European ferro-alloy and silicon producers’ association, Euroalliages

October 21, 2022

Claire Campbell-Patel

Proposal to discontinue converted price assessments

Fastmarkets proposes to discontinue converted price assessments for the following markets:

August 30, 2022

Barbara O’Donovan

US ferro-alloy markets peak in wake of Russia’s war on Ukraine

The ferro-alloy markets in the United States have mostly surged since the start of Russia’s war in Ukraine

May 13, 2022

Chris Kavanagh

The rise and rise of ferro-chrome: Where next for the alloy?

Like many other commodities, ferro-chrome prices in Europe reacted swiftly and sharply to the Russian invasion of Ukraine and have continued to do so for several weeks

April 5, 2022

Claire Patel-Campbell

Reclaimer Stacker and Stockpile on Iron Ore Mine Site

Chromite sector lags behind dominant chrome ore prices

Prices for foundry and chemical grade chromite have been slow to respond to the boom so far this year in the metallurgical market

March 15, 2022

Claire Patel-Campbell

Ores and alloys prices

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November 22, 2021

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November 15, 2021

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