China’s decision to impose export controls on synthetic and natural graphite has heightened the need for a European strategic partnership across the supply chain to develop security for these critical materials, according to the European Carbon and Graphite Association (ECGA)

While the energy transition gathers momentum globally, participants active across the battery value chain in Europe are continuing projects at a speedy case

The EU and US have recently introduced four key policies and laws to support local economies, secure battery material supply chains and accelerate the move towards a new generation of energy markets

German industrial group Thyssenkrupp has signed an agreement with automotive parts supplier Mubea for low-carbon steel deliveries from 2026

From insights into how the battery raw materials supply chain is changing to Albemarle's bullish view of lithium demand growth, Andrea Hotter speaks at length with Eric Norris about his life, career and where Albemarle is headed next

The steel scrap market is undergoing a monumental shift as the pull of decarbonization, growing market consolidation and supply shortages propel steel scrap into 'hot' commodity status

Argentina wants to be a key supplier of lithium to meet the world’s rapidly growing demand for energy transition, but talks of potential changes to regulations and a lack of trade deals with the US and the EU have caused concern among market participants in the country, Fastmarkets has learned

Fastmarkets looked at the 'green' steel key milestones, opportunities and challenges the European industry is facing

The Global Steel Climate Council (GSCC) is challenging the “sliding scale” method used by steelmakers to measure and report steel carbon emissions and unveiling its own global standard