IIMA Secretary General John Atherton will be participating in a panel at the 2025 Middle East Iron and Steel Conference on DRI vs Scrap: Strategic Choices, on Wednesday 19th November. The discussion will examine the strategic raw material choices shaping the future of steel production in the MENA region. It will consider:
- Long term cost and availability outlooks for iron ore, scrap and DRI
- How sourcing strategy is evolving in response to Scope 3 pressures and mandates from global buyers
- The scalability of DRI in the context of MENA’s decarbonisation targets
- Infrastructure gaps and enablers for DRI production and trade
- How freight volatility and carbon pricing may reshape raw material flows
As the sector continues to align with global climate commitments, the discussions seek to offer attendees a critical perspective on what’s coming next for sustainable raw material sourcing.
The Middle East Iron & Steel Conference 2025 is the premier meeting for leaders across the value chain – mining, trading, decarbonization and advanced technologies – to address pressing challenges. As trade routes shift and green steel demand grows, this three-day event provides crucial intelligence, networking and technology insights.
For more information: https://www.fastmarkets.com/events/middle-east-iron-steel/
