PRICING NOTICE: Proposed discontinuation of UK domestic high speed scrap prices

Steel First is considering the discontinuation of its two UK domestic high speed scrap price assessments – for 6-5-2 solids and turnings – following a review of its pricing portfolio.

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The assessments will be published for the last time on Friday September 13.

For comments and feedback, please contact editor Vera Blei (vblei@steelfirst.com) by Monday September 2.

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