Fastmarkets Live Lounge

Stefano Maggiolino joins the Fastmarkets Live Lounge to discuss the evolving role of direct reduction technology in enabling lower-carbon steel production. The conversation explores global DRI project deployment, energy and feedstock considerations, and how technology providers are supporting steelmakers as they navigate decarbonisation, cost pressures and long-term competitiveness. Stefano also shares leadership insights on scaling innovation across regions with very different industrial and regulatory realities.Recorded live at the Fastmarkets Middle East Iron & Steel Conference 2026 in Dubai.Follow us on social media to stay updated on all of our upcoming events and insights on global commodities:LinkedIn: Fastmarkets Metals & Mining | X: @Fastmarkets

Shivakumar Kuppuswamy, Director of Development & Innovation at Responsible Steel, joins the Fastmarkets Live Lounge to discuss what credible “responsible steel” looks like in practice — and why standards, certification, and consistent measurement matter as the industry decarbonises. The episode explores collaboration across the supply chain, the role of policy and finance in scaling low emission steel, and the technologies gaining momentum — including hydrogen — alongside the leadership traits needed to drive real-world change.Recorded live at the Fastmarkets Middle East Iron & Steel Conference 2026.Follow us on social media to stay updated on all of our upcoming events and insights on global commodities:LinkedIn: Fastmarkets Metals & Mining | X: @Fastmarkets

Gorkem Bolaca, Managing Director of GalexSteel International, joins the Fastmarkets Live Lounge to share a trader’s perspective on today’s global steel market. Recorded live at the Fastmarkets Middle East Iron & Steel Conference, the episode explores shifting trade flows, geopolitical risk, and the realities of operating across multiple regions and cultures. Gorkem reflects on the importance of human relationships in global trade, managing volatility in freight and tariffs, and why the steel industry can best be described as both progressive and chaotic.
 
Recorded live at the Fastmarkets Middle East Iron & Steel Conference 2026.Follow us on social media to stay updated on all of our upcoming events and insights on global commodities:LinkedIn: Fastmarkets Metals & Mining | X: @Fastmarkets

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.Recorded live at the Fastmarkets Middle East Iron & Steel Conference 2026 in Dubai.Follow us on social media to stay updated on all of our upcoming events and insights on global commodities:LinkedIn: Fastmarkets Metals & Mining | X: @Fastmarkets

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.Recorded live at the Fastmarkets Middle East Iron & Steel Conference 2026 in Dubai.Follow us on social media to stay updated on all of our upcoming events and insights on global commodities:LinkedIn: Fastmarkets Metals & Mining | X: @Fastmarkets

Grant Budge joins the Fastmarkets Live Lounge to share insights on industrial decarbonisation, carbon capture and the commercial realities of delivering low-carbon projects at scale. The discussion covers investment readiness, policy clarity, and leadership challenges in heavy industry, highlighting what it really takes to move from ambition to execution.Recorded live at the Fastmarkets Middle East Iron & Steel Conference 2026 in Dubai.Follow us on social media to stay updated on all of our upcoming events and insights on global commodities:LinkedIn: Fastmarkets Metals & Mining | X: @Fastmarkets
 

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.Recorded live at the Fastmarkets Middle East Iron & Steel Conference 2026 in Dubai.Follow us on social media to stay updated on all of our upcoming events and insights on global commodities:LinkedIn: Fastmarkets Metals & Mining | X: @Fastmarkets

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.Recorded live at the Fastmarkets Middle East Iron & Steel Conference 2026 in Dubai.Follow us on social media to stay updated on all of our upcoming events and insights on global commodities:LinkedIn: Fastmarkets Metals & Mining | X: @Fastmarkets

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.Recorded live at the Fastmarkets Middle East Iron & Steel Conference 2026 in Dubai.Follow us on social media to stay updated on all of our upcoming events and insights on global commodities:LinkedIn: Fastmarkets Metals & Mining | X: @Fastmarkets

Dr. Alexander Fleischanderl joins the Fastmarkets Live Lounge to explore the role of technology, innovation and digitalisation in shaping the future of steelmaking. The discussion covers sustainable steel production, emissions reduction, process optimisation and how collaboration across the value chain is accelerating industrial transformation.
 
Recorded live at the Fastmarkets Middle East Iron & Steel Conference 2026 in Dubai.
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