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The Pentagon's mineral reckoning
In this episode of Fast Forward, Andrea Hotter is joined by senior US Department of Defense officials, Michael Cadenazzi and Zach Boykin, for a rare, in‑depth discussion on how critical minerals have…
What's driving scrap steel prices right now
In this short episode of Fast Forward, Alex Kershaw, senior analyst for steel, raw materials and ferrous scrap at Fastmarkets, unpacks the recent volatility in global scrap steel markets and what is…
Stella Li: Driving BYD's EV story
In this episode of Fast Forward, Andrea Hotter speaks with Stella Li, executive vice president at BYD, one of the world’s fastest-growing electric vehicle and battery companies. From ultra-fast…
Powering defense: The strategic metals shaping warfare
In this short episode of Fast Forward, Andrea Hotter speaks with Jon Stibbs, managing editor for technology and energy metals at Fastmarkets, to unpack why a handful of highly specialised materials…
Mining stifled by capital crunch
In this episode of Fast Forward, Andrea Hotter sits down with Sir Mick Davis, former CEO of Xstrata and founder of Vision Blue Resources, to explore the paradox of mining finance. Despite…
Copper, chaos and contrarian thinking with David Lilley, Drakewood Capital management
In this episode of Fast Forward, host Andrea Hotter dives deep into the unpredictable world of copper markets with industry veteran David Lilley of Drakewood Capital Management. Together, they…
Fast Forward Market Briefing Ep 1 2026
As we wait for the next long‑form episode of Fast Forward, we introduce a shorter‑form market update that will be published across the year. Delivering timely, bitesize insights and stories from…
India’s metals moments: A new global powerhouse?
In the season finale of Fast Forward, we explore whether India is having its ‘metals moment’ on the global stage. With policies like the National Critical Minerals Mission and ambitious investment…
Stockpiling critical minerals: From scarcity to strategy
In this episode of Fast Forward, host Andrea Hotter dives into the world of strategic stockpiling with insights from Major General (Ret) Alberto Rosende, the CEO of M2i. Discover how governments and…
Decoding China's mineral moves
In this episode of Fast Forward, Andrea Hotter sits down with Raj Surendran, CEO of Tianqi Lithium Energy Australia, to explore the West's efforts to decouple from China in the critical minerals…
Tracks of influence: The Lobito Corridor
In the second part of Fast Forward's special on Africa, join Andrea Hotter as she journeys along the Lobito Corridor, a transformative trade route reshaping Africa’s economic landscape. Discover how…
Corridors of power: Africa's strategic rise
Experience Angola like never before. In this on-the-ground episode, Andrea Hotter takes listeners to Angola, where the Lobito Corridor is emerging as a symbol of Africa’s economic transformation.…
Swiping right on carbon credits: Exploring voluntary markets
What are voluntary carbon markets and why do they matter in the global fight against climate change? Join Fastmarkets’ Andrea Hotter as she dives into this evolving space with experts Enric Arderiu,…
Black gold: How big oil is fuelling change in the global EV market
What happens when big oil turns its sights to critical minerals? This episode of Fast Forward dives into ExxonMobil's unexpected pivot into lithium extraction and its role in the energy transition.…
From mine to magnet: rewiring the rare earth ecosystem
In this episode of Fast Forward, host Andrea delves into the world of rare earths with industry experts Ahmad Ghahreman, Co-Founder and CEO of Cyclic Materials, and Rowena Smith, Managing Director…
Changing gear: the road ahead for auto
Join us for the next episode of Fast Forward, where host Andrea Hotter dives deep into the world of electric vehicles (EVs) alongside special guest Quentin Willson. Quentin, a renowned motoring…
Tariffs and trade: breaking China's grip on critical minerals
The Fast Forward podcast is back with a highly anticipated new season! Join host Andrea Hotter, special correspondent at Fastmarkets and co-host Will Adams, head of battery and base metals research,…
Trading power: The LME's role in the energy transition
In this sixth episode, we delve into the pivotal role of the London Metal Exchange (LME) in the global energy transition. Joined by Matthew Chamberlain, CEO of the LME, this episode uncovers the…
The lithium lifeline: navigating the future of energy storage
Join Andrea Hotter, special correspondent at Fastmarkets, in the fifth episode of Fastmarkets’ Fast Forward podcast as she delves into the pivotal role of lithium in the global energy…
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…
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Fastmarkets’ Fast Forward podcast has published 24 episodes since March 2024, covering topics in Business, Business News.
Fastmarkets’ Fast Forward podcast is currently highly active with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 47m.
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