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After a consultation period, Fastmarkets has amended the frequency of this price, following positive feedback from market participants and internal data analysis, which suggested lower spot liquidity and price volatility recently. Fastmarkets selects a publication frequency after considering the number of data points (deals, bids, offers, deals heard and assessments) that it can reasonably expect […]
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The Mexican steel industry is making investments in sustainability through the adoption of renewable energy, advanced technologies and circular economy models. These initiatives aim to reduce dependence on imports while enhancing local supply chains, positioning Mexico as a leader in green steel production for key sectors such as automotive and construction.
The trade log in the rationale incorrectly identified an offer as a trade. The trade log has been corrected to: Vale, COREX, 170,000 tonnes of 62% Fe Brazilian Blend fines, offered at the June average of Fastmarkets’ 62% Fe low-alumina fines plus a premium of $1 per tonne, laycan May 18-27 (fixed-price equivalent calculated at […]
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has proposed a significant expansion of carbon removals in corporate net-zero strategies, marking a potential shift in how companies use voluntary carbon markets.
The South African Government’s latest budget proposes to increase the carbon offset allowance against the country’s carbon tax by 5 percentage points from January 1, 2026.
A lack of trading in Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD+) carbon credits continued to weigh on market sentiment and overall prices in the week to Wednesday March 5.
The disconnect between spodumene and lithium salts prices has become a major focus in the global battery raw materials market, as discussed at the 2025 Fastmarkets conference in Shanghai. Factors like new pricing mechanisms, spodumene auctions and shifting supply-demand trends highlight the need for improved risk management tools and price transparency.
The publication of Fastmarkets’ MB-AL-0343 Aluminium P1020A spot premium, cif main Japanese ports (MJP) assessment for Wednesday April 2 was delayed because of a reporter error. Fastmarkets’ pricing database has been updated. The following price was affected:MB-AL-0343: Aluminium P1020A (MJP) spot premium, cif Japan, $/tonne The price is a part of the Fastmarkets base metals […]
The Trump administration has introduced reciprocal tariffs, matching about half the rates imposed by US trade partners, with a minimum of 10%, to boost domestic industries and achieve “economic independence.” While praised by US steel manufacturers for protecting jobs, the effect on trade relationships with partners like Canada and Mexico remains uncertain.
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