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WEBINAR: EV sector will shorten supply chain, reduce China dependence – panel

Covid-19 has exposed the overdependence and vulnerability in the electric vehicle (EV) supply chain, which supports the development of other regional battery production hubs in the coming years, panellists said in a Fastmarkets webinar last week.

June 29, 2020
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By Charlotte Radford

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PRICING NOTICE: Amendment to in-whs Rotterdam ferro-tungsten price specification

After a one-month consultation period, Fastmarkets MB has amended the specification of its ferro-tungsten basis 75% W, in-whs dup Rotterdam, $/kg W price, adding details on packaging.

June 29, 2020
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By Generic people page

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MORNING VIEW: Supply threats underpin base metals prices; broader markets weaker on Covid-19 spread fears

Asian-Pacific equities and pre-market European equity index futures were weaker this morning, Monday June 29, but base metals prices were for the most part firmer.

June 29, 2020
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By William Adams

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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: 5 key stories from June 26

Here are five Fastmarkets stories you might have missed on Friday June 26 that are worth another look.

June 29, 2020
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By Generic people page

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Price notice: US Midwest scrap indices open consult

Fastmarkets is inviting feedback from the industry on the pricing methodologies for its Midwest ferrous scrap indices, delivered mill, as part of its annual methodology review process and compliance with the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) principles for price reporting agencies.

June 27, 2020
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By Generic people page

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Price notice: US HRC index open consult

Fastmarkets is inviting feedback from the industry on the pricing methodologies for its steel hot-rolled coil index, fob mill US, as part of its annual methodology review process and compliance with the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) principles for price reporting agencies.

June 27, 2020
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By Generic people page

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BATTERY RAW MATERIALS MARKET REPORT 26/06: Cobalt hydroxide sellers target higher payables amid nearby tightness

An overview of the battery raw materials markets and their latest price moves.

June 26, 2020
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By Charlotte Radford

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Green investing helps drive low-carbon aluminium, En+ Group chair says

A growth in investing based on environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues is rapidly advancing a widespread market appreciation of low-carbon products, including aluminium, the chairman of En+ Group said.

June 26, 2020
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By Generic people page

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WEBINAR: Battery-grade lithium standards should depend on technology, manufacturers

The standard for lithium compounds used in battery applications should be set by battery manufacturers and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) based on technological development rather than government authorities, lithium market experts Emily Hersh and Daniel Jimenez said in a Fastmarkets’ lithium webinar on Tuesday June 23.

June 26, 2020
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By Generic people page

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COKING COAL DAILY: Prices flat amid Chinese holiday

China’s public holiday for the Dragon Boat Festival kept the seaborne coking coal market muted for a second day on Friday June 26.

June 26, 2020
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By Generic people page

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US, EU PFA premiums weaken despite talk of ban on Russian aluminium

Primary foundry alloy (PFA) premiums in the US and European aluminium markets moved down in the month to Friday, October 14, amid weak spot purchasing and despite the US considering a ban on Russian aluminium

October 14, 2022

By: Carrie Bone

Global grain trade: Tim Worledge focuses on North Africa as a key importing region

The importance of introducing the Wheat CFR North African Milling price and shifting the focus on end users

October 14, 2022

Argentine soybean sales plummet in early October after soy dollar ends

As government withdraws incentive to sell, sales reach lowest level since end of August

October 14, 2022

By: Liliana Minton

PRICING NOTICE: Publication of European Spruce board prices delayed

EUGENE, OR, Oct 13, 2022 (Random Lengths) – EUGENE, OR, October 13, 2022 — The five prices included in the LBR Euro Board market assessment group (MAG), scheduled to publish Wednesday, October 12 between 10:30 a.m. PT and 11:30 a.m. PT, did not publish until approximately 7:30 a.m. PT on October 13, 2022.

October 13, 2022

By: Joe Pruski

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