Navigating the fast-changing implications of Trump's tariffs for commodity trading

Access market-reflective prices, LME price data, specialist forecasts and expert analysis for the global metals and mining market

Low-emission steelmaking capacity in Europe is currently constrained amid challenging market conditions. However, recent regulatory developments have strengthened supplier confidence, helping to unlock next phase of investments.

Technological advances, policy support and downstream decarbonization efforts are accelerating the shift toward lower-emission ferro-alloys in China. The industry, however, continues to grapple with the challenge of securing price premiums for green materials despite significant investments in new smelting technologies and sustainable supply chains.

Each month, our team of expert analysts provide an invaluable summary of what's going on in the battery raw materials (BRM) market. Our goal with this BRM market update is to support informed decision-making by offering detailed analysis of the key drivers behind market trends, prices and forecasts.

Fastmarkets is proud to provide a monthly market update covering the dynamic sector of base metals. We are consistently monitoring the shifts within this rapidly evolving market to deliver timely, accurate, and invaluable insights.

Constellium chief executive officer Jean-Marc Germain is calling for the European Commission to ‘stop the clock’ on the EU’s forthcoming Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), which is set to begin on January 1, 2026, in an exclusive interview with Fastmarkets on Monday December 8, warning of EU CBAM risks for aluminium.

Understand the potential rise in aluminium price due to South32's changes at their Mozal smelter in Mozambique.

The European Union is expected to delay the implementation of its Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) law for a second time, following a statement made by the environment commissioner, Jessica Roswall, on Tuesday September 23.