Fastmarkets Live Lounge
Episodes
S4 E25: Asam Hussain, CEO & Founder, Arabian Gulf Steel Industries
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Asam joins the Fastmarkets Live Lounge to discuss how circular manufacturing, low-carbon production and net zero steel are reshaping the Middle East s...
S4 E24: James Martin, Chief Growth Officer, Gulf Mercantile Exchange
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
James joins the Fastmarkets Live Lounge to explore how commodity exchanges and benchmarks are evolving in the Middle East and other emerging markets. ...
S4 E23: Jose Noldin, CEO, GravitHy
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jose joins the Fastmarkets Live Lounge to discuss the emergence of hydrogen-based ironmaking and what it will take to scale low-carbon iron productio...
S4 E22: Soumyodeep Ghosh, Senior Technical Sales Proposal Specialist, Danieli Group
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Soumyodeep joins the Fastmarkets Live Lounge to discuss how steelmakers are translating decarbonisation ambition into practical action. The conversati...
S4 E21: Alicia Yan, Manager, SUMECC International
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Alicia joins the Fastmarkets Live Lounge to discuss global steel trading from a cross-border perspective, focusing on how supply chains between China ...
S4 E20: Cameron Stockman, Managing Director, CEC Mining Systems Corporation
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Cameron joins the Fastmarkets Live Lounge to discuss how tailings management, water scarcity and environmental risk are reshaping the mining sector. ...
S4 E19: Erik van Doezum, Head of Metals, Mining & Fertilizers – Germany & Global Steel Lead, ING
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Erik joins the Fastmarkets Live Lounge to share a financier’s perspective on how capital, risk and policy are shaping the future of the steel and mi...
S4 E18: Aman Rizvi, Head of Product & Strategy, DaVinci
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Aman joins the Fastmarkets Live Lounge to discuss how digital tools, data and smart manufacturing are beginning to reshape heavy industry and steelmak...
S4 E17: Kaushalendra Prasad, Director, Star Global
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kaushalendra joins the Fastmarkets Live Lounge to share a long-term perspective on how the iron ore, DRI and raw materials trade has evolved — and ...
S4 E16: Miriam Falk, Senior Commodity Analyst, Fastmarkets
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Miriam joins the Fastmarkets Live Lounge to share a market analyst’s perspective on what is shaping steel and iron ore markets today. The conversati...
S4 E15: Shady El-Malakh, Commercial Director, Vesuvius
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Shady El-Malakh joins the Fastmarkets Live Lounge to discuss how steel producers across the GCC and wider MENA region are navigating growth, localisat...
S4 E14: Dr. Alexander Fleischanderl, CTO, Primetals Technologies Group
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Alexander Fleischanderl joins the Fastmarkets Live Lounge to explore the role of technology, innovation and digitalisation in shaping the future ...
S4 E13: Catriona Bell, Director, Metals & Mining Transition Finance, Standard Chartered
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Catriona Bell joins the Fastmarkets Live Lounge to discuss how transition finance is enabling decarbonisation across mining, steel and industrial supp...
S4 E12: Satyajit Roy, Director, Elegant Exit Company
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Satyajit Roy joins the Fastmarkets Live Lounge to discuss how ship recycling and circular economy models are evolving to support lower-carbon steel pr...
S4 E11: Robin Nundoo, VP Sales Logistics, Baffinland Iron Mines
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 conve...
S4 E10: Grant Budge, CEO, Perocycle
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Grant Budge joins the Fastmarkets Live Lounge to share insights on industrial decarbonisation, carbon capture and the commercial realities of deliver...
S4 E9: Paolo Magaldi, CEO, Magaldi Power
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Paolo Magaldi joins the Fastmarkets Live Lounge to explore industrial innovation, energy efficiency and technology deployment across steel and heavy i...
S4 E8: William Wallace, Head of Logistics, DS Norden
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
William Wallace joins the Fastmarkets Live Lounge to discuss global shipping markets, logistics strategy and the role of freight in supporting steel a...
S4 E7: Gorkem Bolaca, Managing Director, GalexSteel International
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Gorkem Bolaca, Managing Director of GalexSteel International, joins the Fastmarkets Live Lounge to share a trader’s perspective on today’s global...
S4 E6: Shivakumar Kuppuswamy, Director of Development & Innovation, Responsible Steel
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Shivakumar Kuppuswamy, Director of Development & Innovation at Responsible Steel, joins the Fastmarkets Live Lounge to discuss what credible “re...
S4 E5: Stefano Maggiolino, President & CEO, Tenova HYL
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Stefano Maggiolino joins the Fastmarkets Live Lounge to discuss the evolving role of direct reduction technology in enabling lower-carbon steel produc...
S4 E4: Giorgio Pronzato, CEO, R.B. Automazione
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Giorgio joins the Fastmarkets Live Lounge to share perspectives on steel markets, industrial strategy and the shifting dynamics shaping global supply...
S4 E3: Laureen Meroueh, CEO, Hertha Metals
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Laureen joins the Fastmarkets Live Lounge to discuss leadership, sustainability and the evolving role of people and culture in the steel and industria...
S4 E2: Dr. Sebastian Langendorf, CEO, Meranti Green Steel
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Sebastian joins the Fastmarkets Live Lounge to explore innovation, processing technologies and the future of materials and steelmaking. The discus...
S4 E1: Abu Husain, CEO, Al Ghurair Iron & Steel
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Abu joins the Fastmarkets Live Lounge to discuss regional steel market dynamics, industrial development and the Middle East’s growing role in global...
S3 E25: François-Xavier Rame, CEO, Adionics
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
François-Xavier Rame, CEO of Adionics, explains how the company is redefining direct lithium extraction with proprietary liquid technology and AI dri...
S3 E24: Paul Charles, Principal, Charles and Associates, LLC
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Charles, a clean energy pioneer and Principal of Charles and Associates, LLC, reflects on three decades of building companies across Switzerland,...
S3 E23: Madan Manoharan, CEO, Tuleva
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Madan Manoharan, CEO of Tuleva Inc, shares how his career journey from NASA licensed tech startups to private equity and refining shaped his vision fo...
S3 E22: Ken Brinsden, CEO, Patriot Battery Metals
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ken Brinsden, CEO of Patriot Battery Metals, talks building teams, scaling hard rock projects, and what North America must do to catch up in critical ...
S3 E21: Howard Klein, Founder and Partner, RK Equity
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Howard Klein, Founder of and Partner at RK Equity, reflects on two decades of capital markets experience in lithium and why volatility is both a chall...
S3 E20: Haydn Daxter, CEO, Power Metals Corp
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Haydn Daxter, CEO of Power Metals Corp, shares his journey from mining camps in Africa to building North America’s most significant new cesium proje...
S3 E19: Dorothea Soule, Advisory Board Member, Momentum Technologies
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dorothea Soule, Advisory Board Member at Momentum Technologies, reflects on her path from neuroscience to global battery recycling leadership. She dis...
S3 E18: Stéphane Ballèvre, Managing Director, Geolith
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stéphane Ballèvre, Managing Director at Geolith, unpacks the role of direct lithium extraction in creating a more secure, sustainable, and scalable ...
S3 E17: Melanie Sheldon, Senior Director of Business Development, Nevada GOED
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Melanie Sheldon, Senior Director of Business Development at Nevada GOED, outlines how the state is evolving into a full cycle lithium hub, from mining...
S3 E16: Dale Henderson, CEO, Pilbara Minerals
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dale Henderson, CEO of Pilbara Minerals, shares lessons from leading through market cycles and building one of Australia’s most prominent lithium pr...
S3 E15: Gary Godwin, Vice President, KBR
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gary Godwin, Vice President at KBR, reflects on 35 years in global process engineering and what it takes to lead through disruption. He shares his per...
S3 E14: Andy Robinson, President and COO, Standard Lithium
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Andy Robinson, President and COO of Standard Lithium, unpacks the bold decisions behind building a next-generation lithium company. He reflects on dev...
S3 E13: David Christensen, Managing Director, Renascor Resources
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
David Christensen, Managing Director of Renascor Resources, explains why graphite is the missing link in battery supply chains and how Renascor is pos...
S3 E12: Jay Keener, CEO, Altillion
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jay Keener, CEO of Altillion, explains how his chemistry background and global water experience inform a fresh approach to lithium brine processing. H...
S3 E11: Austin Devaney, CEO, Li7 Charged
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Austin Devaney, CEO of Li7 Charged, reflects on his 35-year journey through the alkaline earth metals world and why now was the right time to go indep...
S3 E10: Daniel Abdo, VP of International Relations and Business Development, Sigma Lithium
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel Abdo, VP of International Relations and Business Development at Sigma Lithium, shares how the company scaled from five employees to over 600 an...
S3 E8: Cristina Paredes, Executive Director, SC NEXUS
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cristina Paredes, Executive Director of SC NEXUS, shares how South Carolina is building a resilient energy innovation ecosystem through testbeds, univ...
S3 E7: Martin Turenne, CEO, FPX Nickel Corp.
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Martin Turenne, CEO of FPX Nickel Corp, explains why nickel matters for the energy transition and how FPX’s Baptiste project could redefine sustaina...
S3 E6: Gene Morgan, Founder and CEO, Zelandez
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gene Morgan, CEO of Zelandez, reveals how his oil and gas roots shaped the world’s leading lithium brine services firm. He shares lessons from opera...
S3 E5: Hugh McDonald, Secretary of Commerce, State of Arkansas
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hugh McDonald, Secretary of Commerce for Arkansas, shares his journey from nuclear plant engineer to public office. He explores the state’s lithium ...
S3 E4: Karol Kerrane, Managing Director, EPC Engineering & Technologies
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Karol Kerrane, Managing Director of EPC Engineering & Technologies, discusses scaling industrial battery material production and why collaboration...
S3 E3: David Klanecky, President and CEO, Cirba Solutions
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
David Klanecky, President and CEO of Cirba Solutions, explores the intersection of circularity and electrification, the urgency of battery recycling i...
S3 E2: Ken Hoffman, Founder and CEO, Traubenbach Associates
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ken Hoffman, CEO of Traubenbach Associates, reflects on his career path, the pitfalls of battery investment, and why China’s innovation is reshaping...
S3 E1: Venkee Sharma, CEO, Aquatech
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Venkee Sharma, CEO of Aquatech, discusses the intersection of water innovation and critical minerals. He explores how water–energy nexus technologie...
S2 E19: Ruchi Dana, Executive Board Member, Dana Group
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ruchi Dana, Executive Board Member at Dana Group, shared her leadership approach in shaping the company’s future, emphasizing innovation, sustainabi...
S2 E18: Saeed Alghafri, CEO, Emirates Steel
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Saeed Alghafri, CEO of Emirates Steel part of EMSTEEL Group, shared his approach to leadership, emphasizing innovation, employee well-being, and compa...
S2 E17: Dr. Salam Al Sharif, Chairman, Al Sharif Metals Group
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Salam Al Sharif, Chairman of Al Sharif Metals Group, shared his journey of building a legacy in the recycling industry, the challenges of early ye...
S2 E16: Shamla Yoosoof, Vice President - Strategic Partnerships, Metaluck
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Shamla Yoosoof, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at Metaluck, shared her inspiring journey and discussed how the company is championing sustai...
S2 E15: Russell Robertson, Chief Commercial Officer, Gulf Mercantile Exchange
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Russell Robertson, Chief Commercial Officer at Gulf Mercantile Exchange, discussed the evolving commodity trading landscape and how the exchange is le...
S2 E14: Dr. Khaled Al-Hajeri, Vice President, National Industrial Development Center (NIDC)
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Khaled Al-Hajeri, Vice President of the NIDC in Saudi Arabia, discussed Saudi Arabia’s industrial transformation under Vision 2030. He shared in...
S2 E13: Ramy Salah, Chief Business Development, Sustainability Marketing, and Export Officer, Elmarakby Steel
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ramy Salah, Chief Business Development Officer at Elmarakby Steel, shared his insights into the company’s growth and commitment to sustainability. H...
S2 E12: Ragesh Argawal, Executive Director, RKG International
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ragesh Argawal, Executive Director of RKG International, discussed his journey in the recycling industry and the role of innovation in overcoming chal...
S2 E11: Vahid Fouladkar, Co-founder and CEO, Metal Park
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Vahid Fouladkar, co-founder and CEO of Metal Park, discussed how the company integrates AI to streamline pricing and production in the metal industry....
S2 E10: Yousef Al Sharif, Manager, Sharif Metals Group
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Yousef Al Sharif, Manager at Sharif Metals Group, discussed his family’s legacy in the metals recycling industry and how innovation, including block...
S2 E9: Norman Fong, Senior Price Reporter, Fastmarkets
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Norman Fong, Senior Price Reporter at Fastmarkets, discussed the importance of accurate pricing and market insights in driving sustainability within t...
S2 E8: Nitin Kavadia, Director – Middle East & Africa, Calderys
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nitin Kavadia, Director at Calderys in the Middle East and Africa, shared insights into the challenges and opportunities in the refractory industry. H...
S2 E7: Michael Rion, Chief Commercial Officer, Emirates Steel
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Rion, Chief Commercial Officer at Emirates Steel part of EMSTEEL Group, discussed sustainability in the steel industry, particularly around ca...
S2 E6: Mariia Lytvyn, Global Head of Talent & Reward, Liberty Steel & GFG Alliance
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mariia Lytvyn, Global Head of Talent & Reward at Liberty Steel & GFG Alliance, shared her journey from environmental science to leading talent...
S2 E5: Safouen Ben Brahim, Area Sales Manager, Vezzani
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Safouen Ben Brahim, Area Sales Manager at Vezzani, shared how the company is revolutionizing industrial equipment for the steel sector through cutting...
S2 E4: Harsh Choudhry, CEO & Co-Founder, Sentra World
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Harsh Choudhry, CEO and Co-Founder of Sentra World, shared his transition from McKinsey to founding a sustainability-focused startup. He discussed how...
S2 E3: Anna Griffin, Chief People Officer & Head of ESG, Arabian Gulf Steel Industries
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Anna Griffin, Chief People Officer and Head of ESG at Arabian Gulf Steel Industries, shared her journey in leadership and sustainability. She discusse...
S2 E2: Dr. Ankur Dana, CEO, Dana Group
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Ankur Dana, CEO of Dana Group, discussed his transition from medicine to business leadership and the company’s growth into a diversified global ...
S2 E1: AN Venkat, CEO, Al Jazeera Steel
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
AN Venkat, CEO of Al Jazeera Steel, shared his insights on the evolving landscape of global trade flows, the role of technology in optimizing supply c...
S1 E13: Vivas Kumar, CEO, Mitra Chem (ex-Tesla)
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Vivas Kumar, CEO of Mitra Chem and former Tesla executive, sits down with us live at the Lithium Supply & Battery Raw Materials Conference. Vivas ...
S1 E12: Emilie Bodoin, Founder & CEO, Pure Lithium
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Emilie Bodoin, Founder & CEO of Pure Lithium, shares her story live from the Lithium Supply & Battery Raw Materials Conference. Emilie discuss...
S1 E11: Tony Sage, CEO & Chairman, Critical Metals
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tony Sage, Executive Chairman of Cyclone Metals, joins us live from the Lithium Supply & Battery Raw Materials Conference. With extensive experien...
S1 E10: Lisa Rebora, Head of Lithium, Equinor
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lisa Rebora, Head of Lithium at Equinor, discusses the strategic importance of lithium live from the Lithium Supply & Battery Raw Materials Confer...
S1 E9: Justin Love, CEO, ION Minerals
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Love, CEO of ION Minerals, joins us live from the Lithium Supply & Battery Raw Materials Conference to talk about the future of lithium min...
S1 E8: Phoebe Whatoff, Country Director, Minviro
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Phoebe Whatoff, Country Director at Minviro, discusses sustainability challenges live from the Lithium Supply & Battery Raw Materials Conference. ...
S1 E7: Rebecca Paisley, Ph.D, Senior Geochemist, WSP
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Rebecca Paisley, Senior Geochemist at WSP, brings her expertise to the table live from the Lithium Supply & Battery Raw Materials Conference. ...
S1 E6: Bari Bean Smith, Deputy CEO - Natural Resources, County of Imperial
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bari Bean Smith, Deputy CEO of Natural Resources for the County of Imperial, discusses sustainable resource management live from the Lithium Supply &a...
S1 E5: Amanda Harsas, Finance Director, Atlantic Lithium
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Amanda Harsas, Finance Director at Atlantic Lithium, shares her financial expertise live from the Lithium Supply & Battery Raw Materials Conferenc...
S1 E4: Raju Daswani, CEO, Fastmarkets
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Raju Daswani, CEO of Fastmarkets, shares his leadership insights live from the Lithium Supply & Battery Raw Materials Conference. Raju discusses t...
S1 E3: Joe Lowry, President, Global Lithium LLC
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Lowry, President of Global Lithium LLC and host of the Global Lithium Podcast, shares his expertise live from the Lithium Supply & Battery Raw...
S1 E2: Ashley Zumwalt-Forbes, US Deputy Director for Batteries and Critical Materials (MESC), U.S. DOE
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ashley Zumwalt-Forbes, US Deputy Director for Batteries and Critical Materials at the U.S. Department of Energy, joins us live from the Lithium Supply...
S1 E1: Teague Egan, CEO, EnergyX
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Teague Egan, CEO of EnergyX, offers his perspective live from the Lithium Supply & Battery Raw Materials Conference. Teague talks about the latest...