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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 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
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From tariffs and inflation to geopolitical tensions, global supply chains are facing unprecedented challenges. This whitepaper offers practical strategies, expert analysis, and real-world lessons to help businesses stay resilient and make smarter decisions in uncertain times.
Discover how to manage risk, adapt to change, and protect profitability.
Latest metals and mining news and market analysis
How high demand, changing recycling systems and supply chain issues have impacted the OCC markets around the world
The latest merger of rare earth producers in China shows that balance of power in this critical material sector is nowhere near where western governments would like it to be
From multi-year highs to the risks ahead, senior reporter Eduardo Tinti provides his expert insights
As demand for ferrous scrap climbs in response to steelmaking capacity growth in the United States, large US steel producers and scrap processors are making strategic acquisitions to secure supplies, while keeping an eye on scrap export levels too, reports Myra Pinkham
A quest to lock up shredded and prime grades of ferrous scrap in the United States went into high gear in 2021.
Fastmarkets looks at some of the dynamics that could come into play in 2022 for the US ferrous scrap market
September 15-17 | Budapest, Hungary Join over 500 traders and senior decision-makers at Europe’s leading aluminium trading event, held at a pivotal point in the contract season. Connect with the market to negotiate and finalise business, exchange insight with peers and gain clarity on the supply demand dynamics, sustainability priorities and low carbon aluminium strategies shaping global trade.
November 16-18 | 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 senior international executives come together to meet, discuss, and gain the latest market insights.
November 22-24 | Athens, Greece 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!
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