The New Ferrous Landscape
In 2026, steel and metallurgical coal markets are facing a new mix of pressures and opportunities. The key question is not only where the market is heading - but how to compete through the transition.
Come join us for a series of engaging and insightful presentations and the opportunity to connect with key professionals.
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Time |
Agenda |
Speaker |
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11:00am |
Registration |
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11:30am |
Opening Remarks |
Daniel Rodriguez. VP of sales APAC |
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11:35am |
Metallurgical Coal and Coke market dynamics |
Banmeet Khurmi. Lead, Metallurgical Coal & Coke Market Service |
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12:00am |
Iron Ore dynamics |
Liz Gao. Lead, Iron Ore Market Service |
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12:15pm |
Scrap and DRI demand growth to outpace the rest of the steel value chain |
Thais Terzain. Principal, Crude Steel & Metallics Market Services |
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12:30pm |
Steel and iron ore industry decarbonization pathways |
Wendy Chen. Senior Consultant |
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12:45pm |
Networking & Lunch |
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What's in Store: A Look at Our Event Program
Metallurgical coal and coking coal: the next phase
- Speaker: Banmeet Khurmi & Melvin Chan. Analyst, Steel Raw Materials.
Assess the outlook for metallurgical coal and coking coal markets, including supply risk, quality differentials, demand resilience and what comes next after recent volatility.
Iron ore dynamics and raw material strategy
- Speaker: Liz Gao. Lead, Iron Ore Market Service.
Examine how ore quality, pricing relationships and burden optimisation are becoming increasingly important as mills look to balance cost, productivity and emissions performance.
Scrap and DRI demand growth to outpace the rest of the steel value chain
- Speaker: Thais Terzian. Principal, Crude Steel & Metallics Market Services.
Review how the steel industry transformation and new EAF capacity will support scrap and DRI demand and the risks associated with the development of new supply.
Steel and iron ore industry decarbonization pathways
- Speaker: Danwu Chen. Senior Consultant.
Decarbonisation is becoming a defining force in the future of steel and iron ore markets. As producers balance emissions reduction with cost, productivity and competitiveness, the industry is being pushed to rethink steelmaking routes, raw material strategy and investment priorities.
Join Us to Hear from CRU's Renowned Experts
Who Should Attend
This event will provide expert analysis on the market shifts that matter now
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Steel producers and mills seeking market outlook and raw materials insight
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Iron ore miners, marketers and trading teams tracking demand, and market competitiveness
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Metallurgical coal and coking coal suppliers monitoring supply, demand and pricing developments
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Traders, Investors, analysts and financial market participants with exposure to ferrous markets in Asia and globally
