Join our expert panel for a focused 30‑minute ferrous raw materials webinar, where Argus analysts unpack how iron ore and metallurgical coal markets are shaping up in 2026, and what the forward outlook signals are for prices, supply and risk.
Drawing on insights from Argus Steelmaking Raw Materials and the Argus Steelmaking Raw Materials Outlook, this webinar separates what is happening in the market today from what the balance looks like ahead, highlighting the key forces influencing price formation across the steelmaking value chain.
The session will examine iron ore and metallurgical coal through both a near‑term market lens and a forward‑looking outlook, helping participants understand where volatility, downside risk and inflection points may emerge.
Key topics covered in the webinar:
Metallurgical coal – market conditions and outlook
Iron ore – market conditions and outlook
Why attend?
Dale Hazelton is a
Principal Analyst, Metals
Argus Media
Dale Hazelton is a Principal Analyst – Metals at Argus, based in Singapore, with over 18 years of experience across metals, coal, and broader commodity markets. He is responsible for the Argus Steelmaking Raw Materials Outlook, providing market intelligence and price forecasting for iron ore, metallurgical coal, and related steelmaking inputs. Prior to joining Argus, Dale held senior leadership roles across thermal coal, base metals, and steel alloys research. His expertise spans supply–demand analysis, cost modelling, price formation, and strategic market outlooks, supporting producers, consumers, and investors globally.
Vicky Wei,
Lead Analyst, Iron Ore
Argus Media
Vicky is the lead iron ore analyst of Argus ferrous team in Beijing. She has been with the company for eight years, covering China’s imported iron ore market and iron ore index. With more than ten years’ experience in ferrous market, she produces reports and analysis pieces on iron ore market.
Alex Thackrah,
Senior Manager, Analytics & Consulting, Coal
Argus Media
Alex Thackrah is Senior Manager, Analytics & Consulting (Coal) at Argus Media, based in London. He produces Argus’ thermal and metallurgical coal price and supply/demand projections as part of the Seaborne Coal Outlook service. He has spent 13 years covering commodities, including natural gas, LNG and agricultural markets, at various price reporting agencies.
Jing Zhi Ng
Editor, Coking Coal and Ferrous Scrap
Argus Media
Ng Jing Zhi joined Argus Media in 2021 and is currently an editor for the Asia ferrous scrap and coking coal markets. Jing Zhi has over ten years of experience in market analytics and price reporting, specializing in the ferrous sector and oil markets. Found in 1970, Argus Media is the leading independent provider of market intelligence to the global energy and commodity markets.
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