Miriam joins the Fastmarkets Live Lounge to share a market analyst’s perspective on what is shaping steel and iron ore markets today. The conversation explores how policy, trade measures and geopolitical developments are influencing prices and trade flows, as well as what recent shifts in China and new supply routes mean for the global market. Miriam also reflects on how analysts navigate uncertainty, why adaptability matters, and what realistic progress on lower-carbon steel looks like in the near term.

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Shady El-Malakh joins the Fastmarkets Live Lounge to discuss how steel producers across the GCC and wider MENA region are navigating growth, localisation and rising competitiveness. Drawing on his industry experiences, Shady shares how customer priorities are evolving, why long term partnerships matter in the Middle East, and how efficiency, value and service are shaping decision-making across the steel value chain. The conversation also touches on leadership, trust and the importance of continuous learning in a fast-moving industrial environment.

Catriona Bell joins the Fastmarkets Live Lounge to discuss how transition finance is enabling decarbonisation across mining, steel and industrial supply chains. The conversation explores capital deployment, project risk, critical minerals and the financial structures needed to support low-emissions steel and industrial transformation.

Satyajit Roy joins the Fastmarkets Live Lounge to discuss how ship recycling and circular economy models are evolving to support lower-carbon steel production. The conversation explores responsible end-of-life asset management, the growing importance of high-quality scrap, and how sustainable recycling practices can play a meaningful role in decarbonising steel and maritime supply chains.

Robin Nundoo joins the Fastmarkets Live Lounge to unpack the realities of operating one of the world’s most remote iron ore supply chains. The conversation explores Arctic logistics, high-grade iron ore’s role in greener steelmaking, and why social licence, stakeholder engagement and operational resilience are critical for responsible mining.

Paolo Magaldi joins the Fastmarkets Live Lounge to explore industrial innovation, energy efficiency and technology deployment across steel and heavy industry. The conversation focuses on how operational optimisation, material handling innovation and smarter systems can improve competitiveness while supporting decarbonisation goals.

William Wallace joins the Fastmarkets Live Lounge to discuss global shipping markets, logistics strategy and the role of freight in supporting steel and raw materials trade. The conversation examines trade flows, freight volatility and how logistics providers are adapting to changing demand, regulation and decarbonisation pressures.