Contributor: Lauren Corl

Lauren Corl

Lauren Corl is a senior analyst at CRU based in Pittsburgh. She joined CRU as a ferroalloys prices analyst in January 2022, covering price assessments for the US ferroalloys market, including silicon metal, chrome, molybdenum, nickel, noble alloys and minor metals. In 2024, she began assessing CRU's US bulk ferroalloys prices and became editor of the Bulk Ferroalloys Monitor. Prior to joining CRU, Lauren worked as a sales representative at Hickman, Williams & Company, a supplier of ferroalloys for iron and steelmaking. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from Pennsylvania State University.

CRU: US BFA prices plummet with fierce sales competition

US steel mills have received a boost from lower import levels because of sweeping tariffs this year. However, demand remained moderate in most sectors, aside from data center construction, after the summer.

Key takeaways from CRU’s US Ferroalloys Connections Summit

CRU analysts break down their top takeaways from CRU's 31st Annual Ferroalloys Connections Summit, held Oct. 19-21 in Miami.