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Listen to gain insight into how the critical mineral has been impacted by recent export controls Join Ellie Saklatvala, global metals editorial lead, as she delves into the antimony market with fellow antimony experts, Cristina Belda, associate editor, and Zach Schumacher, US metals editor, to gain insight into how the critical mineral has been impacted by recent export controls coming from China.

In the lead-up to K, the world’s largest plastics and rubber event, our limited podcast series, ‘K-show plastics preview’, features Argus experts discussing the latest market developments across key polymer and feedstock sectors. From pricing trends and policy shifts to regional supply dynamics, the series offers timely insights to help industry participants stay informed and ahead of the curve.  In our second episode, we turn our attention to the Polyethylene Transaction Index (PTI), with Terry Glass, Vice President for Polymers, joining James Elliott, VP Business Development, to explain how the index works and why it matters. Key topics discussed What the PTI is, how it’s calculated, and why it was developed in response to rising US polyethylene exports. How the index supports resin producers, converters, brand owners and investors with early-month pricing clarity and resin-type granularity. Why PTI offers a neutral, transparent view of domestic prices. Click here to receive the PTI on the first working day of every month. Want to speak to our experts at K? Click here to book a meeting.  

Latest Driving Discussion episode featuring Benedict George - Editor, Argus European Products, Atishya Nayak - Gasoline Reporter and Jide Tijani - Naphtha Reporter

In the lead-up to K, the world’s largest plastics and rubber event, our limited podcast series, ‘K-show plastics preview’, features Argus experts discussing the latest market developments across key polymer and feedstock sectors. From pricing trends and policy shifts to regional supply dynamics, the series offers timely insights to help industry participants stay informed and ahead of the curve.  In our first episode, we explore recycled polymers and plastics, with Will Collins, Global Editor for Recycled Polymers, and Chloe Kinner, Editor for Recycled Polymers, joining James Elliott, VP Business Development, to discuss the latest developments in the market. Key topics discussed:  Market developments over the summer and forward-looking insights for autumn. Sustainability commitments shaping demand in recycled polyolefins and PET. Impact of recent plant closures on the recycling industry. Want to speak to our experts at K? Click here to book a meeting.  

Most attention on the global gasoline landscape has traditionally been focused on Europe, the US and Singapore, but the Mideast Gulf has been making huge strides in recent years. 2024 saw refining capacity in the Mideast Gulf and Indian Ocean region increase to over 10.5mn b/d from 7.8mn b/d in 2017. And in the same time period, gasoline production grew from 1.7mn b/d to nearly 2.4mn b/d and exports from 270,000 b/d to 654,000 b/d. Listen to this podcast as our experts provide an update on developments and how Argus has created the first assessment to properly reflect the transformation: • Summary of the major trading regions and the pricing benchmarks in each • Delve into the evolving dynamics and fundamentals of the Mideast Gulf • Why the Mideast Gulf region needs an independent price assessment  • Introduction to Argus fob Mideast Gulf Gasoline (MEBOB) • And much more

Explore the role LPG plays in petrochemicals with Argus VP Sarah Rae and LPG VP, David Appleton. From China’s shifting propylene demand and ethane cracking trends to Europe’s cracker closures and the future of bio-feedstocks, this episode dives into market dynamics, sustainability challenges, and long-term outlooks shaping the global olefins landscape.

In this episode, Hannah Adler, Argus Senior Reporter for biomass, is joined by Audun Sommerli Time, Chief Marketing Officer at NextFuel, to explores how torrefaction technology is creating coal-replacing fuel from alternative feedstocks. Key topics of the podcast include: The commissioning of a new torrefaction factory in Finland, built with Taaleri How NextFuel’s technology turns alternative feedstocks into coal-replacing fuel Key industries that could adopt torrefied briquettes Future projects and regional expansion plans for NextFuel Argus offers biomass prices, news, analysis, and consulting. Get more information and request a free trial.  

In this episode How did Turkish HRC, CRC and HDG exports develop in the first half? What are the expectations for 4Q shipments and pricing? How could Turkey offset a potential drop in EU exports with CBAM on the horizon? Learn more about Argus Global Steel here: https://www-preview.web.argusmedia.tech/en/solutions/products/argus-global-steel?utm_source=marketo&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=glo-gmtc-met-2025-06-25-metal-movers-podcast-series&utm_content=productinformation-podcast-ad

A Rússia forneceu 60% do diesel importado pelo Brasil no primeiro semestre, mas movimentações geopolíticas e comerciais podem impactar esse fluxo. Saiba mais sobre a competitividade do produto russo no mercado brasileiro acompanhando a conversa entre Camila Fontana, chefe adjunta da redação da Argus em São Paulo, e Marcos Mortari, um dos especialistas responsáveis pela publicação Argus Brasil Combustíveis.

  Welcome to this Methanol Market Puts-and-Takes podcast episode, part of the Chemical Conversations series.  In this episode, Argus Global Methanol Consultant Dave McCaskill and Senior Analyst Cassidy Staggers deliver insights into the: Key trends shaping the methanol market this summer Impact of regional dynamics on pricing direction Perspectives on the upcoming IMO decision in October Argus offers methanol prices, news, analysis, forecasts, and consulting. Get more information and request a free trial.  For more information on attending the Methanol Forum in Houston on Sept 8–10 and connecting with the Argus methanol team, please contact Cassidy Staggers at [email protected].