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    Risk outlook for battery raw materials: price dynamics, supply/demand imbalance and demand destruction

    Surging prices for battery raw materials including lithium, cobalt, nickel and graphite, and the supply/demand imbalance from the lack of investment extraction and production were key topics from our recent risk outlook webinar

    May 10, 2022
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    By: the Fastmarkets team
    US to fall short of 2030 SAF target; EU ramp-up to struggle after 2027

    SkyNRG’s report has found that feedstock supply shortages present an enormous challenge for the US and EU to meet SAF mandates; more farm and forest wastes are required

    May 10, 2022
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    By: John McGarrity
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    Russian sanctions mount as lumber traders seek more clarity

    US lumber importers scramble to develop contingency plans, European softwood lumber supply shift could have a worldwide domino effect

    May 9, 2022
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    By: Peter Malliris
    Iron ore concentrate, pellet prices track uptick in fines segment

    Seaborne iron ore concentrate and pellet prices rose slightly in the week ended Friday May 6, tracking the upward momentum in the iron ore fines segment, market sources said

    May 9, 2022
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    By: Alex Theo
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