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    Following the recent Fastmarkets North America Biofuels & Feedstock Conference, our analysts examine how biomass-based diesel growth in 2026 is being shaped by a more demanding market reality defined by policy complexity, feedstock constraints, certification requirements, and co-product economics.

    On Wednesday May 6, a critical minerals panel at Commodities Trading Week in London said metals markets are shifting from an energy transition-led narrative toward security of supply, leaving Europe particularly exposed because of its reliance on imports.

    Steel energy tube and pipe prices will continue rising amid the US war with Iran and a lack of imported material, Cody Schlueter, president and owner of Port Pipe and Tube, told Fastmarkets in an exclusive interview on May 4.

    The consultation was originally launched on April 8 and was open until May 8, with a launch due by May 15, subject to market feedback. This has now been extended to May 26, and a decision on the consultation will be published by May 29. The consultation considers launching a new tungsten metal bar price assessment, with […]

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    The definitive podcast for the critical minerals and battery raw materials markets. From uncovering market secrets to predicting future trends using Fastmarkets forecasting data, we’ve got you covered.

    In Hotter Commodities, special correspondent Andrea Hotter cuts to the chase on the biggest stories impacting the natural resources sector, what it means for the markets, the key risks and opportunities.

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