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Metal Movers: ITSCI and the risks of 3T supply chains

In this episode, Argus speaks with Mickaël Daudin from the International Tin Supply Chain Initiative (ITSCI) about the challenges and risks associated with 3T conflict mineral supply chains in conflict affected and high-risk areas including the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda. Mickaël explains how conflict in eastern DRC is affecting ITSCI’s due diligence work, and ITSCI’s response to the UN Group of Experts report on mineral fraud and the conflict in DRC.

Covered this episode:

• What is ITSCI and what is its role the due diligence landscape?
• How ITSCI is responding to a deteriorating security situation in DRC
• The UN Group of Experts report on how conflict minerals are entering the supply chain via Rwanda.

Speakers:

• Sian Morris, Senior Reporter for coltan and minor metals at Argus Media
• Mickaël Daudin, Programme manager at ITSCI

Market Talks: Bi-Oceanic Corridor will boost South America-Asia trade

A new logistics route connecting Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina and Chile should reduce the average time it takes to transport products from the region to Asian ports. Learn more about the project’s plans and challenges by listening to the conversation between Bruno Castro, a reporter for the Argus Brazil Grains and Fertilizers publication, and Camila Fontana, the deputy bureau chief in Brazil.

Falando de Mercado: Corredor Bioceânico de Capricórnio deve aumentar comércio com a Ásia

Uma nova rota logística que conectará Brasil, Paraguai, Argentina e Chile deve reduzir o tempo médio de transporte de produtos da região para portos asiáticos. Entenda os planos e desafios do projeto ouvindo a conversa entre Bruno Castro, repórter da publicação Argus Brasl Grãos e Fertilizantes, e Camila Fontana, chefe adjunta de redação da Argus no Brasil.

Global LPG Conversations: ARA butane prices fall as gasoline blending demand retreats

In this edition, LPG Editor Peter Wilton and Deputy Editor Waldemar Jaszczyk discuss the recent sharp declines in the ARA barge and coaster butane markets. With a lack of gasoline blending buyers driving this trend, they are joined by Atishya Nayak, Argus editorial’s gasoline expert, for her insights into this market.

The Biofuels Report- New Prices for Emerging Markets: FuelEU Maritime Cost of Compliance and Bio LNG

Listen to Argus experts discuss two new emerging marine markets and how they can be priced. Hussein Al Khalisy, Associate Editor, speaks about the developing FuelEU Maritime compliance market, how Argus is pricing it, and how it can be traded. Natasha Fielding, Managing Editor, discusses the advantages of LNG and bio LNG for compliance purposes, including how Argus is pricing the bio-LNG market in NW Europe.

Fuels Focus: Your Weekly Insight into the US Refined Products Market | Week in Review for 10 March

Stay informed with Fuels Focus, the essential podcast form Argus that delivers timely analysis and key highlights from the US refined products marketplace. Each week, our experts break down the most significant developments affecting gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, RINs and ethanol prices – equipping you with the knowledge to navigate the market complexities with confidence.

This week in review’s episode features:
• Premium for new southern US micro gasoline spec widens
• Trump sets goal to refill US SPR
• Major US Airlines revise first-quarter earnings

The REGO Market and Biomass

In this episode, Argus senior reporter Hannah Adler talks with Giulio Bajona, senior reporter for Power at Argus about:  

• What REGOs are and what role they have in the biomass industry 

• Which different types of biomass are included in REGOs  

• Typical trading practices for biomass REGOs, in comparison to their activities in 2025. 

Metal Movers: What do the return of Trump tariffs mean for steel and scrap?

The US is set to implement 25pc import tariffs on steel on
12 March. The market saw this movie once before in 2018 when
President Donald Trump enforced Section 232 tariffs on steel. Will
the sequel be a replay or should we expect plot twists?

Join editorial manager Blake Hurtik, metals vice president Michael
Fitzgerald and associate editor Brad MacAulay as they discuss the impacts
of tariffs on the US steel and ferrous scrap markets.

Key topics covered:
o Look back at impact of Section 232 import tariffs on steel and
scrap prices
o Analysis of new tariff scheme and market impacts
o Potential resulting changes to domestic steel industry

Metal Movers: Will the EU steel safeguards changes hit imports?

The European Commission has announced the highly-anticipated outcome of its steel import safeguards review. Although the amendments are less stringent than market participants had anticipated, there are still a number of major changes. 

Elif Eyuboglu, market reporter at Argus spoke to Lora Stoyanova, editor for Argus Global Steel about what the changes are and what impact they will have on the European steel market. 

Key topics covered in this podcast: 

• What are the main changes to the EU steel safeguards? 
• What is the expected impact on imports? 
• What steel products will be the most affected?
• How will the market manage the changes? 
• What are the initial market reactions?

Falando de Mercado: Impactos das tarifas do aço no Brasil

O presidente Donald Trump anunciou no início de fevereiro uma tarifa de 25pc sobre o aço importado pelos EUA. Qual é o impacto dessa decisão sobre o setor siderúrgico no Brasil? Saiba mais ouvindo a conversa entre Isabel Filgueiras, repórter da publicação Argus Metals Markets, e Camila Fontana, chefe adjunta de redação da Argus no Brasil.