PRICING NOTICE: Change in calculation time of scrap prices

To allow for additional data collection each day, Steel First proposes to extend the calculation time for all scrap indices and assessments.

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The calculation time for all scrap indices and assessments will be extended to 16:00 London time, from 13:00 London time, with effect from December 2, 2013.

To share your views on the proposed change, please contact Sean Davidson, Global Scrap Editor for Steel First and AMM, at sdavidson@amm.com.

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