Argus Steelmaking Raw Materials
Overview
Argus Steelmaking Raw Materials gives mining companies, trading firms and steel producers the trusted data and insights they need to navigate a fast-moving, global market. With independent price assessments, expert commentary and in-depth analysis across coking coal, iron ore, metallics and semi-finished steel, Argus helps stakeholders make informed decisions in volatile market conditions.
By referencing Argus benchmarks in contracts, companies ensure pricing is fair, transparent and aligned with global market values — especially important in international trade where regulatory environments differ. This standardisation reduces the likelihood of disputes and builds trust across supply chains.
Argus also helps users track market sentiment, identify trends and understand the impact of macroeconomic and geopolitical events. Whether it’s a policy shift in China or supply disruption in Australia, Argus provides the context for price movements — enabling smarter procurement, more effective risk management and more strategic planning.
Crucially, Argus maintains strict editorial standards to ensure its data is unbiased and reflects real market activity. In a sector where transparency is vital, this neutrality gives stakeholders confidence in the decisions they make.
Argus empowers the steelmaking value chain with reliable data, clear insights and a deeper understanding of market dynamics — helping businesses stay competitive, agile and prepared for what’s next.
Key features
Unbiased Price Assessments
Argus offers independent, market-reflective pricing for steelmaking raw materials, free from speculative or vested interests. These assessments are trusted globally and used in procurement contracts and trade agreements.
Daily Market Intelligence
Stay ahead with up-to-date pricing, supply-demand trends, and expert commentary from the most active steel-producing regions.
Global Benchmark Indexes
Argus indexes are recognised worldwide as reliable references for coking coal and iron ore pricing, ensuring consistency and transparency in international trade.
Global news coverage
Breaking news from the world’s ferrous steelmaking raw materials markets, wherever you are.
In-Depth Market Analysis
Beyond raw numbers, Argus provides context-rich insights into the economic, regulatory and geopolitical factors driving price movements.
Unrivalled methodology
Iosco-compliant methodology that is independent, transparent and trusted.
Customers that benefit
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Coking Coal Producers
Argus price data offers reliable benchmarks that help coking coal producers align contract pricing with global markets. In a sector shaped by trade, regulation and geopolitics, Argus supports resilient, market-linked sales contracts.
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Iron Ore Producers
Iron ore producers use Argus indexes to benchmark prices and strengthen contract negotiations. This ensures accurate pricing, better market anticipation and optimised production planning.
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Traders
Traders rely on Argus’ impartial pricing and insights to spot arbitrage opportunities, manage risk and time trades effectively. Real-time data and expert analysis highlight trends and disruptions, while trusted indexes enhance transparency and reduce the likelihood of disputes in trade deals.
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Steel Producers
Steelmakers use Argus data to manage procurement, track input costs and plan strategically. With insights into global trade, carbon policy and demand trends, they can control costs and negotiate better terms in a volatile market.
Product specifications
Argus Steelmaking Raw Materials gives you access to market-leading and independently assessed prices, news and analysis across the global markets, accessible via a daily PDF report and client portal, monthly round-up PDF and market briefings.