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.

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.

Europe is facing a potential green aluminium deficit as production halts in Iceland and Mozambique threaten regional supply. Market analysts warn that the resulting shortage of low-carbon aluminium could reshape trade flows and drive higher premiums through 2026.

Key talking points from the 75th anniversary event of European steel distributors’ association Eurometal, held July 2-3 in Luxembourg and attended by Fastmarkets.

Sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) will start to see increased uptake from the 2030s and will account for up to 12% of world aviation energy demand by 2050, according to the 2024 Energy Transition Outlook published by Norwegian classification organization DNV on Wednesday October 9

Decarbonization has become the defining theme for heavy industry. With the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) now in force and mounting pressure to curb emissions, hard-to-abate sectors such as steel are being pushed to adapt to a lower-carbon economy.

Demand for zinc was expected to grow by 2030, despite the challenges facing both the supply and demand sides, Andrew Green, executive director of the International Zinc Association, said in an exclusive interview with Fastmarkets during LME Week in London