Metals events

Fastmarkets’ steel and base metal events provide insights-rich, immersive experiences for current and future market participants to learn, debate and network with the people that matter in their industry

Our events focus on the critical issues of the day whether that is working through the real impact of decarbonization, infrastructure investments and the resultant demand from construction across the globe, or government policy and tariffs affecting trade. Our metals events are designed to keep you informed and give you the best opportunity to network and trade with those shaping and making the steel and base metal markets.

Upcoming events
Don’t miss these upcoming flagship events, where you can connect, trade and learn the latest strategic insights.

April 03-04, 2025 | Miami, USA
Join industry leaders, innovators and policymakers at the premier event for exploring the full value chain of the bauxite and alumina industry. This event offers exclusive insights into Indonesia’s expansion plans and their potential to reshape global trade dynamics. Key discussions will address pressing questions about China’s evolving role, including the effects of its shifting alumina export policies on pricing and supply chains. Attendees will also examine strategies for supply diversification and resilience amid 2024’s disruptions, along with opportunities for new capacity to meet surging demand.

April 07-09, 2025 | Seoul, South Korea
This unmissable gathering that brings together industry pioneers, thought leaders, and innovators. This conference provides a unique platform to gain insights from top market analysts, pricing trends, and engage in unparalleled networking opportunities. Forge strategic alliances with over 500 key market participants and position yourself at the forefront of the battery raw materials and recycling revolution.

April 08-10, 2025 | Bangkok, Thailand
Join hundreds of your ferroalloys colleagues from across Asia – and the world – at the region’s largest trading event for this dynamic industry. Connect with new partners from across the supply chain, reconnect with existing contacts, and negotiate new deals. Fastmarkets experts will give you the detailed pricing insights you need for your contract discussions, including supply and demand dynamics for each of the alloys.

June 17-19, 2025 | Barcelona, Spain
The conference welcomes unparalleled number of steelmakers and top-level procurement executives, who are all looking at the pivotal shift in the steel manufacturing sector towards environmental responsibility and carbon neutrality. Join industry leaders, innovators, and peers at this highly anticipated gathering.

June 23-26, 2025 | Las Vegas, USA
The global flagship event for the lithium market is back, bringing you the leading experts from across the supply chain for a week of discussions, debate and networking.

September 16-18, 2025 | Europe
Secure a front-row seat for expert analysis and insights into the battery raw materials market – from the leaders and innovators shaping the industry.

September 24-26, 2025 | Indonesia
As demand for critical minerals rises globally, Indonesia is ideally placed to use its reserves as a strategic asset to negotiate trade deals, attract foreign investment, strengthen its geopolitical influence and become a global battery hub. Meet the key players from industry and government at this important event in Bali.

Get ready for the next conference with our latest industry insights

The Mexican steel industry is making investments in sustainability through the adoption of renewable energy, advanced technologies and circular economy models. These initiatives aim to reduce dependence on imports while enhancing local supply chains, positioning Mexico as a leader in green steel production for key sectors such as automotive and construction.

The Trump administration has introduced reciprocal tariffs, matching about half the rates imposed by US trade partners, with a minimum of 10%, to boost domestic industries and achieve “economic independence.” While praised by US steel manufacturers for protecting jobs, the effect on trade relationships with partners like Canada and Mexico remains uncertain.

In the second of a two-part series, Fastmarkets looks at opportunities for the Asia ferro-alloys sector that could result from US-China trade tensions or against a backdrop of greater trade protection, ahead of the Asia Ferroalloys 2025 Conference

Fastmarkets combines the commodity intelligence of these familiar names:

Metal Bulletin • American Metal Market • Scrap Price Bulletin • Industrial Minerals • RISI • FOEX • The Jacobsen • Agricensus • Palm Oil Analytics • Random Lengths • FastMarkets and more