Fast Forward podcast
Your definitive podcast for the critical minerals and battery raw materials markets
Welcome to Fast Forward, your ultimate podcast for all things critical minerals and battery raw materials. We’re your hosts, your guides and your go-to experts as we look at what’s ahead in this ever-changing landscape. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music or wherever you get your podcasts to get the latest episodes as they are released.
In each episode, we’re diving headfirst into the latest trends, market buzz and game-changing technologies that are shaking up the critical minerals and battery raw materials sector. We’ve got industry insiders, thought leaders and supply chain gurus lined up to give you the inside scoop.
From uncovering market secrets to predicting future trends using Fastmarkets forecasting data, we’ve got you covered. Our experts are here to break it all down for you, analyzing every twist and turn in the market so you can stay one step ahead.
Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just dipping your toes into this dynamic industry, Fast Forward is your ticket to staying informed, inspired and ahead of the curve. Your host, Andrea Hotter, will address burning topics in the critical minerals market that you’d like to explore, delving deeper into these with thought leaders in the industry and experts from Fastmarkets.



Join Andrea Hotter, special correspondent at Fastmarkets, as she takes you on a journey through the dynamic critical minerals and battery raw materials market. Andrea has over 20 years' experience in journalism, including writing for the Wall Street Journal and the Dow Jones, as well as a rich background in energy and commodities reporting. Andrea brings a wealth of insights and expertise to each episode.
Season 1
- Interview with Helaina Matza, US Department of State | Fast Forward podcast episode 1 transcript
- Interview with Paul Lusty, head of battery raw materials at Fastmarkets | Fast Forward podcast episode 2 transcript
- Interview with Jeremy Weir, CEO of Trafigura | Fast Forward podcast episode 3 transcript
- Interview with Kathleen Quirk, CEO and president of Freeport-McMoRan | Fast Forward podcast episode 4 transcript
- Interview with Eric Norris, president of energy storage at Albemarle Corporation | Fast Forward podcast episode 5 transcript
- Interview with Matthew Chamberlain, CEO of the London Metal Exchange | Fast Forward podcast episode 6 transcript
Season 2
Access vital commodity market insights, price data and forecasts
Metal Bulletin • American Metal Market • Scrap Price Bulletin • Industrial Minerals • RISI • FOEX • The Jacobsen • Agricensus • Palm Oil Analytics • Random Lengths • FastMarkets and more
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