The proposal to increase the publication frequency from monthly to weekly comes amid increased volatility of copper on the London Metal Exchange, while copper scrap discounts have been shifting on a more regular basis. This more frequent assessment will enable Fastmarkets to reflect market dynamics in a timelier manner, as well as capture more spot […]

Here are the key takeaways from market participants on US ferrous scrap metal prices, market confidence, inventory and more from our February survey.

This consultation, which is open until Friday February 13, seeks to ensure that our methodologies continue to reflect the physical metals recycling markets, in compliance with the International Organization of Securities Commission (IOSCO) principles for price reporting agencies (PRAs). This includes all elements of our pricing process, our price specifications and publication frequency. View the […]

The publication of Fastmarkets’ EU alloy steel scrap price assessments for Wednesday December 24 was delayed because of a procedural lapse.

Here are the key takeaways from market participants on US ferrous scrap metal prices, market confidence, inventory and more from our January 2026 survey.

Here are the key takeaways from market participants on US ferrous scrap metal prices, market confidence, inventory and more from our December survey.

The decision follows a consultation period that started on October 28 and ended on November 25. The price assessments in question are:MB-STS-0008 Stainless steel scrap 18/8 solids, import, cif main European port, € per tonneMB-STS-0009 Stainless steel scrap 18/8 turnings, import, cif main European port, € per tonneMB-STS-0261 Stainless steel scrap 316 solids, import, cif main European port, € per […]

Fastmarkets launches a price assessment for MB-AL-0426 aluminium scrap, old sheet (Taint/Tabor), shredded and sorted, delivered consumer Europe, % of LME, on Friday November 28.

Spot prices for lithium iron phosphate (LFP) black mass and battery scrap rose during the week to Thursday November 13, driven by a sharp increase in Chinese lithium carbonate prices, sources told Fastmarkets.

Fastmarkets has amended the publication deadline for its Germany and Italy domestic steel scrap price assessments.