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Correction to rebar domestic, exw Egypt price on November 20

Fastmarkets has corrected its price assessment for MB-STE-0112 Steel reinforcing bar (rebar) domestic, exw Egypt, E£/tonne and rationale, which was published incorrectly on Thursday November 20. The lower end of the reinforcing bar (rebar) domestic, exw Egypt assessment was published incorrectly; E£33,300 per tonne was mistakenly carried over from the previous week. The correct lower end, as […]

November 20, 2025
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By Fastmarkets pricing team

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Correction to hide and leather averages between December 2023 and May 2024

Fastmarkets has corrected several hide and leather monthly averages calculated between December 2023 and May 2024 after identifying a back-end calculation error. The full list of incorrect and corrected prices can be found here. Fastmarkets’ pricing database has been updated to reflect this change. These prices are part of the Fastmarkets Industrial Agriculture package. For more information […]

November 20, 2025
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By Fastmarkets pricing team

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Russia’s Rusal signs MoU with Ethiopia to develop aluminium smelter project

Russian aluminium producer Rusal has signed a memorandum of understanding with Ethiopian Investment Holdings (EIH) regarding the development of a large-scale aluminium smelting plant in Ethiopia, EIH said on Friday November 14.

November 20, 2025
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By Viral Shah

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Delayed publication of aluminium P1020A (MJP) spot premium, CIF Japan: pricing notice

The publication of Fastmarkets’ MB-AL-0343 Aluminium P1020A (MJP) spot premium, cif Japan, for Wednesday November 19 was delayed because of a reporter error. Fastmarkets’ pricing database has been updated. The following price was affected:MB-AL-0343 Aluminium P1020A (MJP) spot premium, cif Japan This price is a part of the Fastmarkets base metals package. For more information or […]

November 20, 2025
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IEEPA tariffs: Is the Supreme Court likely to deliver a split decision?

Investor mogul Wilbur L. Ross, who served as US Secretary of Commerce in President Trump’s first term, discussed the potential impact of the Supreme Court’s decision in a case brought against tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) during an exclusive interview with Fastmarkets on Tuesday November 11.

November 20, 2025
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By Robert England

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Final decision on open consultation on methodology for IOSCO-audited non-ferrous price assessments, indices

Fastmarkets invited feedback from the industry on the pricing methodology for its International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO)-audited non-ferrous metals, via an open consultation process between October 13 and November 12, 2025. This consultation was done as part of our published annual methodology review process.

November 19, 2025
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By Fastmarkets pricing team

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MENA region must focus on sustainability, Emirates Steel CEO says: MEIS 2025

Learn how MENA sustainability initiatives are transforming the region's industries, focusing on efficiency and artificial intelligence.

November 19, 2025
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By Serife Durmus

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UK government to ban plastic wet wipes from entering market

DEFRA has announced new legislation to prohibit the sale and supply of plastic-containing wet wipes across the UK starting May 2027.

November 19, 2025
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By Cat Vitale

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Middle East ‘one step ahead’ in green steel transition, Jindal Steel CEO says: MEIS

Explore the green steel transition in the Middle East and its potential for global steelmaking dominance through sustainable practices.

November 19, 2025
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By Cem Turken

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Brazil’s boxboard market stays flat on soft demand; imported triplex prices fall on oversupply

Brazil’s boxboard prices stayed flat from October to November 2025. Low demand and surplus imports pressured buyers to seek discounts, with future prices hinging on tariffs and global supply.

November 19, 2025
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By Jorge Barbosa

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Five key takeaways from the Global Grain Geneva 2025 Conference

The Global Grain Geneva 2025 Conference highlighted an industry navigating a “new normal” of uncertainty, where geopolitical upheavals, climate challenges, and sustainability demands are reshaping grain markets, supply chains, and risk strategies.

November 24, 2025

By: Joao Morciani

LFP black mass and battery scrap prices surge in China

Spot prices for lithium iron phosphate (LFP) black mass and battery scrap rose during the week to Thursday November 13, driven by a sharp increase in Chinese lithium carbonate prices, sources told Fastmarkets.

November 21, 2025

By: Tianran Zhao

European Commission introduces safeguarding measures on ferroalloys

Learn about the new safeguarding measures for ferroalloys in the EU, including tariff-rate quotas and price thresholds.

November 21, 2025

By: Solomon Cefai

Russia’s Rusal signs MoU with Ethiopia to develop aluminium smelter project

Russian aluminium producer Rusal has signed a memorandum of understanding with Ethiopian Investment Holdings (EIH) regarding the development of a large-scale aluminium smelting plant in Ethiopia, EIH said on Friday November 14.

November 20, 2025

By: Viral Shah

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