American Metal Market is part of Fastmarkets

The February monthly average and weekly averages between February 15 and 28 for the two prices (MB-LI-0040 and MB-LI-0036) were not calculated because of the error. This delay did not affect the publication of the actual daily assessments. Fastmarkets’ pricing database has been updated. These prices are a part of Fastmarkets’ industrial minerals package. For more information […]

Presenters shared insights into zinc market dynamics at the International Zinc Association’s (IZA) International Zinc and Zinc Oxide conference held February 23-26 in San Diego.

Iron ore markets face major shifts as an oversupply looms in 2025, driven by weak demand from Chinese steel mills and changing pricing trends. Key players like Vale and Rio Tinto are tackling challenges such as fluctuating shipments, blending practices in China, and a competitive global market.

Fastmarkets proposes to amend its MB-CR-0001 chromium alumino-thermic 99% min, in-whs Rotterdam assessment and launch an assessment for chromium alumino-thermic 99.4% min, in-whs Rotterdam. Fastmarkets proposes to amend the pricing methodology for its chromium alumino-thermic 99% min, in-whs Rotterdam assessment to bring it in line with the Chinese specifications currently followed by the market.  The […]

Graphite producers in Southeast Africa, including Madagascar, Mozambique and Tanzania, are becoming key players as global demand shifts away from China. Despite challenges like infrastructure and competition, growing demand for large graphite flakes and downstream processing signals a promising future for the region by 2025

Fastmarkets has corrected the rationale for its MB-NIO-0004 Nickel mixed hydroxide precipitate payable indicator, % London Metal Exchange, cif China, Japan and South Korea that was published incorrectly on Wednesday February 26. The rationale mistakenly stated that the nickel mixed hydroxide precipitate payable indicator was unchanged on February 26 when it had widened upward. The […]