Fastmarkets’ Fast Forward podcast
Fastmarkets
Fast Forward is your ultimate podcast for all things critical minerals and battery raw materials. We’re your go-to experts as we look at what’s ahead in this ever-changing landscape.
Hosted by Andrea Hotter, who has a rich background in energy and commodities reporting, including writing for the Wall Street Journal and the Dow Jones.
Hosted by Andrea Hotter, who has a rich background in energy and commodities reporting, including writing for the Wall Street Journal and the Dow Jones.
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Jul 30, 2024 • 51min
Exploring the copper industry's future
In this episode, Kathleen Quirk, CEO and president of leading copper producer Freeport-McMoRan, shares her insights on the current buzz surrounding copper. The conversation explores the driving forces behind copper’s surging demand, its persistent supply challenges and the revival of interest in M&A as companies seek to buy, not build.
Discover how decarbonization, urbanization and connectivity are reshaping the landscape for copper, making it a pivotal metal in the electrification era.
Jun 25, 2024 • 45min
Geopolitics and the energy transition
In the latest episode we delve into the influence of geopolitics on the energy transition with Jeremy Weir, the Executive Chairman and CEO of Trafigura. Jeremy brings a wealth of experience in critical minerals, navigating the realms of metals, minerals, oil and renewables.
Get ready for an insightful discussion that transcends individual markets and explores the dynamic intersection of global politics and the evolving commodities landscape.
May 28, 2024 • 44min
The next battery boom: predicting material demands in 2030
Our host Andrea Hotter interviews Fastmarkets’ Head of Battery Raw Materials, Paul Lusty, as he shares his market outlook for the supply and demand of key materials used in the production of batteries and electric vehicles through 2030.
Apr 23, 2024 • 46min
How energy diplomacy is shaping global battery raw materials markets
Join Helaina Matza, Special Coordinator for Global Infrastructure and Investment at the US Department of State, as she explores the evolving landscape of battery raw materials. Discover how the Inflation Reduction Act is transforming the U.S. electric vehicle market and spurring international collaboration. Delve into Indonesia's mineral-rich developments and China's geopolitical influence on the supply chain. Plus, learn about strategies to attract Western investment in critical minerals and the importance of energy diplomacy in shaping sustainable economic growth.
Mar 28, 2024 • 35sec
Fast Forward series trailer
Fast Forward is the brand new critical minerals and battery raw materials podcast from Fastmarkets. Listen to the teaser trailer.
