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 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.

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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

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

Keep track of the dynamics and volatility in the nickel market

Understand the forces shaping the tube and pipe market today

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    • Steel coil 55% Al-Zn coated steel import, South Korean-made, ddp Gulf Ports, $/cwt
    • Zorba 95/5, cif India, cif India, $/tonne
    • Aluminium scrap, old sheet (Taint/Tabor), cut sheared, 5-8% attachments, cif India, $/tonne

    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)
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    What’s happening in metals and mining today?

    Latest metals and mining news and market analysis

    Brazil’s aluminium industry is further enhancing its sustainability by boosting renewable energy use and recycling, while mitigating risk from high-carbon imports

    China’s stainless steel prices saw a notable increase last week, driven by global sanctions affecting nickel, which is a key component

    German copper producer Aurubis is among the least likely to consider reducing capacity despite record low treatment charges (TCs), according to its chief executive officer

    European copper demand, particularly for wire rod, remains strong and seems to be outpacing broader macro-economic growth in the region, the chief executive officer of German producer Aurubis has said.

    The process to place the smaller and less efficient of the two processing plants at Los Bronces on care and maintenance is expected to be completed by mid-2024 and comes as the company pushes value over volume, the chief executive officer of Anglo American Chile said

    The near-term prospects for Chinese copper smelting capacity amid near-zero treatment charges (TCs) will, to a certain extent, depend on plants’ exposure to spot TCs, the chief executive officer of Rio Tinto’s copper division said on Tuesday, April 16

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    April 22-24, 2024 | Miami, USA
    Meet the entire commercial supply chain in one place for bauxite and alumina. Network, hear expert insights and gain the latest updates on supply and demand dynamics across the globe.

    June 24-26, 2024 | Vienna, Austria
    Join top steelmakers and procurement executives, for everything you need to know to be ready for the future of steelmaking. Find out where the new opportunities in the market are across the globe and explore the crucial shift towards eco-friendly practices and carbon neutrality in steel production. Gain insights from industry leaders, leverage market data for strategic decisions, and seize opportunities in green steel innovation. Connect with key stakeholders, foster partnerships, and network effortlessly in dedicated meeting spaces.

    September 10-12, 2024 | Athens, Greece
    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.

    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.

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