Cobalt standard grade, in-whs Rotterdam, $/lb

Fastmarkets invited feedback from the industry on its non-ferrous and industrial minerals methodologies, via an open consultation process between October 8 and November 6, 2024. This consultation was done as part of our published annual methodology review process.

Chinese steelmakers exporting low-carbon emission steel products will be among key users of green ferro-alloys, mainly because of the carbon emissions reduction requirements of the end users in their export destinations, sources told Fastmarkets.

Ferro-alloys markets will continue to be under pressure next year, but there are hopes of a market recovery due to improved steel demand, Fastmarkets ferro-alloys analyst Emre Uzun told delegates at the 40th international ferro-alloys conference held in Istanbul, Turkey on November 10-12.