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    • Correction to steel scrap heavy scrap domestic, delivered mill China price on March 7
      Fastmarkets has corrected its MB-STE-0149 steel scrap heavy scrap domestic, delivered mill China, which was published incorrectly on Friday March 7.
      March 7, 2025
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      By Carman Chew
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    • Lumber futures contracts: Nine frequently asked questions about Southern Yellow Pine futures
      What is Southern Yellow Pine, and how is it different from other softwood lumber grades? Southern Yellow Pine (SYP) is a species of softwood lumber that shares many characteristics with other Western species of lumber that have traditionally dominated the lumber market, but the market has some key unique features. SYP trees grow across the […]
      March 7, 2025
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      By the Fastmarkets team
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    • Correction to steel billet import, cfr main port Turkey price on March 6
      Fastmarkets’ weekly price assessment for steel billet import, cfr main port Turkey was published incorrectly as $450-490 per tonne on March 6. This has been corrected to $455-490 per tonne. Fastmarkets’ pricing database has been updated to reflect this change. This price is part of the Fastmarkets physical steel package. For more information or to provide feedback […]
      March 6, 2025
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      By Cem Turken
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    • Uncertainty surrounding US, Russia and Ukraine relations
      The US-Ukraine mineral partnership deal has stalled due to security concerns, leaving future negotiations uncertain despite Ukraine's critical role in global mineral supplies. Meanwhile, President Trump has imposed tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China and launched a copper import investigation to address national security risks and reduce reliance on foreign resources.
      March 6, 2025
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      By Amy Bennett
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    • Graphite ore in mine
      War, uncertainty fuel rising demand for defense-critical metals: Part 2
      In the second of a two-part series, Fastmarkets digs into the impact of global conflict on critical material supply chains.
      March 6, 2025
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      By Claire Patel-Campbell, Solomon Cefai, Jessica Long, Julienne Raboca
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    • Person, Steel, Clothing
      Trump’s trade policies and their role in boosting US steel industry competitiveness
      Trump’s steel tariffs aim to boost the US steel industry by taxing imported steel and encouraging domestic production. The goal is to make U.S. steel more competitive globally while addressing national security and trade concerns. However, the tariffs have caused international tension, reshaping trade ties and raising questions about costs for U.S. businesses relying on steel imports.
      March 6, 2025
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      By Alesha Alkaff
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      US scrap trends outlook: March 2025
      Here are the key takeaways from market participants on US ferrous scrap metal prices, market confidence, inventory and more from our January survey.
      March 6, 2025
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      By the Fastmarkets team
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      How to read President Trump’s Congressional address: metal edition
      US President Donald Trump’s address to Congress on Tuesday March 4 contained key strategic policy objectives that will have a direct impact on global metals markets. Fastmarkets takes a high-level view of the key strategies below: “They tariff us…we will tariff them.” The Trump administration will introduce reciprocal tariffs on all countries that levy duties […]
      March 5, 2025
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      By Dan Hilliard, Amy Hinton
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    • EU CBAM risks for aluminium
      Pending tariffs could raise US car prices while potentially ‘fortifying’ the industrial base
      Tariffs on steel and aluminum will raise US car prices, increase production costs, and squeeze profit margins. Smaller car companies may struggle to compete, while retaliatory actions could disrupt the global auto market, reshaping manufacturing and trade industry-wide.
      March 5, 2025
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      By Robert England
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    • Trump's first 100 days steel tariffs impact
      Trump’s tariffs on Canada and Mexico rile up the US metals sector
      Trump’s tariffs on Canadian and Mexican metals have introduced significant instability to the U.S. metals sector. The 25% tariffs, coupled with retaliatory measures from Canada and Mexico, have fuelled price volatility, supply chain disruptions, and operational uncertainty across multiple industries. These trade policies are reshaping global market dynamics as stakeholders brace for long-term impacts on steel, aluminium, copper, and other metal commodities.
      March 5, 2025
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      By Mark Burgess, Amy Hinton, Kirstyn Petras, Dan Hilliard, Rae Boyadjis, the Fastmarkets team
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    UK, EU agree to work toward linking Emissions Trading Systems

    The UK and EU have agreed a Common Understanding to work toward linking their respective Emissions Trading Systems (ETS), the governments announced at the EU-UK summit in London on Monday May 19.

    May 20, 2025
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    By: Laura Roberts
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    UK rare earth metal maker LCM plans expansion in France

    Less Common Metals Ltd (LCM) is investing €110 million in a new facility in Lacq, France, to expand Europe’s rare earth metals supply chain. This initiative is part of efforts to develop rare earth processing capabilities in France, supporting industries such as electric vehicles and energy generation.

    May 20, 2025
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    By: Caroline Messecar
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    DRC prepares for new decision on cobalt export ban in June

    The DRC is set to decide on the future of its cobalt export ban on June 22, potentially extending, modifying or ending the policy. Aimed at boosting local refining and value creation, the ban has left global markets uncertain, with stakeholders calling for clarity as cobalt prices fluctuate and concerns over long-term demand grow.

    May 19, 2025
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    By: Alexander Cook
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    Sustainability reporting gains ground among Chinese ferro-alloys producers

    Fastmarkets’ Tina Tong discusses adopting ESG practices for a sustainable ferro-alloys future

    May 19, 2025
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    By: Tina Tong
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