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BATTERY RAW MATERIALS MARKET REPORT 31/01: Cobalt hydroxide prices jump in January following continued steady buying

An overview of the battery raw materials markets and their price moves from the past week.

January 31, 2020
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Base metals’ reaction suggests Wuhan virus may differ from SARS outbreak

Base metals prices have reacted quite aggressively to the spread of the coronavirus, more so than most equity markets, leaving markets sending out different signals. While it is too early to say how this will unfold, here are some early concerns and observations.

January 31, 2020
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What are the likely short-term effects of the Wuhan virus on steel, iron ore markets?

Just as China and the United States started to reach a deal and trade tensions eased, providing some longed-for certainty, the novel coronavirus (2019-nCov) has again increased fear and uncertainty in the steel and feedstock markets.

January 31, 2020
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What are the likely short-term effects of the Wuhan virus on steel, iron ore markets?

Just as China and the United States started to reach a deal and trade tensions eased, providing some longed-for certainty, the novel coronavirus (2019-nCov) has again increased fear and uncertainty in the steel and feedstock markets.

January 31, 2020
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PRICING NOTICE: Proposal to discontinue $/lb prices for Midwest US aluminium, lead and zinc premiums

Fastmarkets proposes to discontinue the publication of the following premiums, on a $/lb basis:

January 31, 2020
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Trade log January 2020: Lithium

Trade log for battery-grade lithium carbonate in China including trades, bids and offers reported to Fastmarkets.

January 31, 2020
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GLOBAL LITHIUM WRAP: China extends public holiday due to coronavirus; market assesses potential impact

Global battery grade lithium markets were steady in the week to Thursday January 30 with Chinese markets still away for the Lunar New Year holiday which has been extended due to the Wuhan coronavirus and European and United States prices yet to be affected by any impact from the health emergency

January 31, 2020
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COVERAGE NOTE: Open consultation on FOEX methodology for PIX European Pulp and Recovered Paper Price Indices

Fastmarkets FOEX is inviting feedback from the industry on the pricing methodologies for its PIX European Pulp and PIX European Recovered Paper price indices, as part of its announced annual methodology review process. This consultation, which is open until February 28th, 2020, seeks to ensure that our methodologies continue to reflect the physical market under […]

January 31, 2020
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US steel markets split on coronavirus impact

An outbreak of a SARS-like coronavirus in China has begun to hit certain commodity markets worldwide, but questions remain about the potential impact on the steel sector in the United States.

January 31, 2020
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Manganese flake rallies on virus fears; Europe traders seize momentum

A mixture of fears over supply disruptions amid the Wuhan coronavirus outbreak and low stocks in Rotterdam are giving European traders enough leverage to increase their offers substantially, which has already an effect on prices.

January 30, 2020
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7 things we learned at Fastmarkets’ Singapore Steel Forum

The 2022 Singapore Steel Forum, located in the plush surroundings of the iconic Marina Bay Sands hotel, provided the ideal setting for market participants to discuss the hottest steel topics of the day last week

May 27, 2022

By: Lee Allen

April biodiesel consumption grows compared to last year

Cellulosic and biomass-based diesel (D3 and D4) blending must expand to meet proposed mandates

May 27, 2022

By: Robert Lane

US ferrous scrap export mart quiet; further price drops feared

No new ferrous scrap export sales from the US East Coast to Turkey have been reported since prices fell sharply in a cargo booked in mid-May, but more price drops could be on the horizon, Fastmarkets understands

May 26, 2022

By: Arthur Robert

Recovery in steel demand boosts Turkish deep-sea scrap imports

Turkish steel mills resumed their deep-sea steel scrap bookings after a recovery in steel sales in the country’s domestic and export markets, sources said on Thursday May 26

May 26, 2022

By: Cem Turken

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