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“Trump Tariffs” will be back in 2025 and commodities markets are bracing for the impact.
An accident on the major Moselle river earlier this week has led to some steel companies based in Germany and neighbouring countries scrambling for alternative logistical solutions to complete orders and source raw materials, Fastmarkets heard on Wednesday December 11.
Japan’s government has announced plans to make carbon trading, a system of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions quotas, mandatory for high-emission firms from the 2026 fiscal year, which could have far-reaching consequences for Asian steelmakers, sources told Fastmarkets in the week to Friday November 29.
There are five major challenges facing China’s green ferro-alloys premiums, multiple sources told Fastmarkets at the 40th International Ferro-alloys Conference held in Istanbul, Turkey, on November 10-12.
Here are the key takeaways from market participants on US ferrous scrap metal prices, market confidence, inventory and more from our December survey.
More than 500 delegates turned out on Thursday December 5 to hear an update on the state of the US green steel industry during Fastmarkets’ inaugural ‘going green’ webinar.
January 14-16, 2025 | Houston, USA Dive into the latest trends, technologies, and market dynamics driving steel production across North America. Don’t miss the chance to connect with clients, competitors, and industry leaders all in one place.
February 25-26, 2025 | Shanghai, China Place yourself at the epicentre of EV excellence and ESS innovation in the BRM industry’s heartland. Fastmarkets is returning to Shanghai in 2025, assembling the key opinion leaders, government representatives and innovators impacting the future of China’s battery raw materials supply chain in 2025 and beyond.
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, 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.
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