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Base Metals Trade Realignment: Evaluating Supply Risks and Price Signals from West Asia Disruptions

 

Are current price movements in base metals driven by real supply tightness or market sentiment? In this webinar, Base Metals Trade Realignment, Waste & Recycling, co-hosted by BigMint, brings together industry experts to examine how disruptions in West Asia are reshaping global trade flows, freight dynamics, and supply chain reliability across aluminium, copper, zinc, and nickel.

 

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April 16 2026
 
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From vessel diversions and rising logistics costs to shifting sourcing strategies and price signals, this session breaks down what’s driving volatility in today’s base metals market and what it means for buyers, traders, and market participants. Featuring industry experts:

  • Mr. Sandeep Daga, Regsus Consulting Pvt Ltd
  • Mr. Rajasekar Krishnaraj, Head of Sales, PGI Group
  • Mr. Sanjeev Phadke, Managing Director of Metaal Europe International FZC
  • Ms. Neha T U, Analyst – Aluminium Value Chain, BigMint

Moderator: Ms. Keerthana R, Editor, Waste & Recycling Key Takeaways:

  • Aluminium markets remain structurally tight, with supply disruptions and logistics constraints driving higher premiums
  • Freight and routing challenges are emerging as the primary disruption across global trade flows
  • Secondary (scrap) markets are witnessing sharper constraints due to fragmented supply chains and limited substitution flexibility
  • Indian markets are experiencing increased pressure in scrap availability, particularly in aluminium

If you’re navigating price uncertainty, supply risks, or evolving trade routes, this session offers the clarity needed to make informed decisions.