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    • Launch of Iron ore 61% Fe fines, CFR Qingdao index: pricing notice
      Following a month-long consultation period which took place between May 5-30, Fastmarkets will launch the daily 61% Fe fines index to better track and reflect the spot price of mid-grade sinter fines in the CFR Qingdao spot market, in line with the latest quality of mid-grade fines commonly traded in the market.MB-IRO-0191 Iron ore 61% Fe fines, […]
      June 2, 2025
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      By Norman Fong
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    • Delayed publication of China NPI, nickel ore assessments
      The following prices were affected: MB-FEN-0001 Nickel pig iron, high-grade NPI content 10-15%, contract, ddp China, yuan/nickel unit priceMB-FEN-0002 Nickel pig iron, high-grade NPI content 10-15%, spot, ddp China, yuan/nickel unit priceMB-NIO-0001 Nickel ore with 1.8% nickel content, cif China, $/tonneMB-NIO-0002 Laterite ore with 1.5% Ni content, cif China, $/tonneMB-NIO-0006 Laterite ore with 1.3% Ni content, cif China, $/tonne MB-FEN-0001 and […]
      May 30, 2025
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      By Dylan Duan
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    • Aluminium, Foil, Car
      Scrap exporters face challenges, tariff talks dominate ReMA 2025
      US trade policy discussion dominated conversations at the Recycled Materials Association (ReMA) annual conference in San Diego on May 12-15, with speakers in focused trade panels and commodity spotlights dissecting the decisions and potential actions of the Trump administration.
      May 30, 2025
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      By Kirstyn Petras
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    • Correction to monthly April Palm Oil averages
      A number of Palm Oil averages intended for the month of April were published with the month of May on May 1, 2025. The correct averages for April 2025 have now been published to the Fastmarkets Dashboard and API.
      May 30, 2025
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      By Justin Yang
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    • Launch of high-grade nickel matte payable indicator
      Fastmarkets has launched MB-NI-0257, high-grade nickel matte payable indicator, 65-75% nickel contained, cif China, % of official exchange price on Friday May 30.
      May 30, 2025
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      By Dylan Duan
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    • Architecture, Building, Outdoors
      Foreign feedstocks ban could be a win for biofuel producers
      The US House of Representatives passed its version of the budget reconciliation bill, the so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” with a number of important changes to the Clean Fuel Production Credit (CFPC) created by Section 45Z of the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act on Thursday May 22.
      May 30, 2025
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      By Amanda Luhavalja, Wendy Dulaney, the Fastmarkets team, Robert Lane
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    • Delayed publication of Aluminium P1020A premium, ddp Midwest US, US cents/lb, on May 29
      The following price was affected: MB-AL-0020 Aluminium P1020A premium, ddp Midwest US, US cents/lb.  This price is a part of the Fastmarkets Base Metals package. For more information or to provide feedback on the delayed publication of this price or if you would like to provide price information by becoming a data submitter to this price, please […]
      May 29, 2025
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      By Ana Enis
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    • Trump tariffs court ruling
      US court overrules reciprocal tariffs; Section 232 duties remain in place
      A US court has struck down key reciprocal tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, ruling that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) does not grant unlimited tariff authority. While markets reacted positively, Section 232 duties on steel and aluminium remain in effect, prompting continued uncertainty and a likely appeal by the Trump administration.
      May 29, 2025
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      By Rachel McGuire
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    • US Steel Nippon Steel partnership
      Trump’s greenlight of US Steel-Nippon ‘partnership’ raises hopes, questions
      President Trump's endorsement of the $14 billion US Steel and Nippon Steel partnership sparks hopes for innovation and economic growth in manufacturing, but labor unions raise concerns about job security and workplace conditions, leaving stakeholders eager to see how it unfolds.
      May 29, 2025
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      By Dan Hilliard
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    • Correction to Soymeal FOB Argentina premium, outright prices on May 28
      The incorrect prices were published as: AG-SYB-0036 Soymeal FOB Argentina Premium $/stM3: $(6.50) per short tonM4: $(6.50) per short ton AG-SYB-0035 Soymeal FOB Argentina $/mtM3: $320.50 per tonneM4: $324 per tonne They have been corrected to: AG-SYB-0036 Soymeal FOB Argentina Premium $/stM3: $(10.50) per short tonM4: $(10.50) per short ton AG-SYB-0035 Soymeal FOB Argentina $/mtM3: $316 per tonneM4: $319.75 […]
      May 29, 2025
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      By Leticia Pakulski
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    US SAF exporters become key outlet for Brazilian tallow in August

    US-based sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) producers, aiming to circumvent tariffs, seem to be the most-viable outlet for Brazilian tallow exports in August, sources told Fastmarkets. Since US President Donald Trump announced a 50% tariff on imports of Brazilian goods on July 9, market participants have scrambled to find alternatives.

    July 31, 2025
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    By: Taís Laporta
    Russian wheat harvest: 28M tonnes collected, yields down 4.5%

    The Russian grain harvest had reached 33.75 million tonnes from 10.32 million hectares as of Monday July 21, according to official government data. Harvest progress had advanced to 21.5% of the planned 47.92 million ha, a rise of 7 percentage points in one week from 14.5%.

    July 30, 2025
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    By: Yana Sukharska
    Box, Cup, Disposable Cup
    Four frequently asked questions about the US/EU tariff deal

    Discover the details behind the EU tariffs deal and its effect on the pulp and paper market and strategic business decisions.

    July 30, 2025
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    By: Andrea Venturini
    Food, Grain, Produce
    Black sea region wheat update: Ukraine and Russia wheat prices climb as supply tightens

    Black Sea wheat prices have surged in recent weeks due to tight supply and rising domestic demand, with market dynamics and harvest progress hinting at potential further shifts in the weeks ahead.

    July 29, 2025
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    By: Masha Belikova
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