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Fastmarkets completes annual independent assurance review, strengthens commitment to IOSCO compliance

Fastmarkets, a leading cross-commodity price reporting agency (PRA), has successfully completed its annual independent assurance review conducted by BDO, confirming alignment with the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) Principles for Oil Price Reporting Agencies as of June 30, 2025. The review evaluated Fastmarkets’ key price assessments and indices across metals and mining, forest products, […]

July 16, 2025
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By Yolande Peters

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Cash vegetable oil market digests passage of 45Z; waiting on RVOs, SREs

US vegetable oil trading in the cash market was extraordinarily quiet to start the new week on Monday July 7. The market got off to a slow start as market sources returned to their desks following the passage of “One, Big, Beautiful Bill” on Thursday July 3, with key updates to the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit (CFPC).

July 16, 2025
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By Amanda Luhavalja

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Soybean prices commentary: Futures tumble on renewed uncertainty over US-China agreement

Soybean futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange fell sharply on Monday July 7 on renewed uncertainty over a US-China trade agreement, which market participants expected on July 3.

July 16, 2025
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Brazilian lithium producers plan expansions amid falling prices

Despite falling prices, three Brazilian lithium plants – owned by Sigma Lithium, Companhia Brasileira de Lítio (CBL) and AMG Lithium – are seeking to expand their operations in the coming years, in order to become more competitive in the global market, Fastmarkets heard during the “Lithium Business Brazil” event held July 8-10 in the state of Minas Gerais.

July 16, 2025
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By Leticia Simionato

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Finland’s battery supply chain boost: CAM and recycling grants

The government of Finland was ramping-up support for its burgeoning battery materials supply chain through grants for facilities owned by Easpring Finland New Materials and Fortum Battery Recycling, the firms said on Thursday July 10.

July 16, 2025
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By Lee Allen

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Delayed publication of nickel 4×4 cathode, nickel briquette and nickel uncut cathode premiums in-whs Rotterdam

The publication of Fastmarkets’ assessments for nickel 4×4 cathode, nickel briquette and nickel uncut cathode premiums in-whs Rotterdam was delayed on Tuesday July 16 because of a reporter error.

July 15, 2025
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By James McKeigue

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Correction to alumina index inferred prices on July 15

Fastmarkets has corrected its alumina index inferred prices, which were published incorrectly on Tuesday July 15.

July 15, 2025
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By Fastmarkets Staff

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US copper scrap industry needs export controls, PMR CEO says | Hotter Commodities

The United States' copper recycling industry is ramping up pressure on policymakers to impose some form of export controls on high-purity copper scrap, arguing that current trade dynamics – particularly with China – are distorting prices, weakening domestic capacity and undermining national security goals.

July 15, 2025
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By Andrea Hotter

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Decision to suspend amendment of cobalt standard grade, in-whs Rotterdam price

After an initial one-and-a-half-month consultation, followed by a further three-month consultation period on the proposed inclusion of a powder brand, and following market feedback and data analysis, Fastmarkets has determined that current market circumstances do not make the proposed amendment to the cobalt standard grade, in-whs Rotterdam, daily price assessment viable. This decision is not a judgement on the […]

July 15, 2025
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By Alexander Cook

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Launch of Indonesia nickel ore prices: pricing notice

Fastmarkets launched two new price assessments for Indonesia’s domestic trade in nickel ore on Tuesday July 15. The two price assessments are for domestic trades of Indonesian laterite ores with 1.6% and 1.2% nickel content. Indonesia now accounts for 60% of the global nickel supplies and while there is an official government reference price, known […]

July 15, 2025
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By Dylan Duan, Laura Li

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Fastmarkets’ new domestic aluminium billet premium benchmark in Brazil highlights market resilience, reduced import dependence amid tariff changes

Fastmarkets, a leading price reporting agency (PRA) and trusted global commodity provider, is proud to announce the launch of a domestic aluminium billet premium pricing reference for Brazil. Fastmarkets is the first PRA to introduce such a benchmark in Brazil. This is a key advancement as the country’s aluminium market gains greater independence and prominence […]

September 4, 2025

By: Yolande Peters

F-35 jets fly over Anchorage, Alaska, August 15

US DLA extends cobalt alloy grade acquisition

Cost and availability concerns around copper have accelerated aluminium substitution in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, with aluminium now used in an estimated 40% of global units, Lionel Chapis, Norsk Hydro’s senior vice president of Hydro Precision Tubing, told Fastmarkets in an exclusive interview on Tuesday August 26.

September 3, 2025

By: Alexander Cook

Aerial view of the Hydro Norse aluminium production facility set in the beautiful landscape of Norway.

Copper shortage is forcing faster aluminium adoption, Norsk Hydro says

September 3, 2025

By: Julienne Raboca

Animal fats price updates: Gulf fats trade is mixed and Brazilian tallow prices at all time high

Domestic prices for tallow in Brazil rose to their highest levels on Thursday August 28 since Fastmarkets started the assessment in October 2024.

September 3, 2025

By: Sarah Schneider

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