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Open consultation on annual methodology review for US CRC, HDG, plate

This consultation, which is open until April 24, 2025, seeks to ensure that our methodologies continue to reflect the physical market under indexation, in compliance with the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) principles for Price Reporting Agencies (PRAs). This includes all elements of our pricing process, our price specifications and publication frequency. You can […]

March 24, 2025
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By Dan Hilliard

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India’s first battery-grade lithium refinery can take both black mass, spodumene inputs

Indian critical minerals producer Lohum launched the country’s first battery-grade lithium refinery earlier this month, designed to be able to consume both primary and secondary feedstocks, Fastmarkets heard this week.

March 24, 2025
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By Lee Allen

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Caremag raises €216 million to build rare earths plant in France

Caremag's €216M investment in a French rare earth recycling plant marks a major step toward sustainable resource independence for Europe's electric vehicle sector.

March 21, 2025
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By Sahil Shaw

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Cobalt market split over wider ramifications of DRC export suspension

Cobalt market dynamics are intensifying as the DRC's export suspension fuels volatility, raises supply chain concerns, and impacts global pricing and investments

March 21, 2025
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By Alexander Cook, Sahil Shaw

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Launch of bismuth oxide, CIF Europe price

The launch of this price assessment is to meet market demand for price transparency amid the introduction of new trade barriers and obstacles, namely China’s introduction of export controls on bismuth metal in February, and the subsequent decoupling of bismuth metal and bismuth oxide prices. The specifications are as follows: MB-BI-0003 Bismuth oxide, cif Rotterdam, $/lbQuality: […]

March 21, 2025
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By Solomon Cefai, Nico Zhang, Julienne Raboca

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Accountability still in question over LME nickel saga | Hotter Commodities

The London Metal Exchange has been fined $12 million by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) for its role in the rollercoaster nickel market saga three years ago

March 21, 2025
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By Andrea Hotter

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Decision to discontinue Spain rotogravure SC and LWC prices

The last assessments for the LWC and SC rotogravure grades will be published on April 3, 2025. The prices will be discontinued on April 30, 2025. The affected prices are: FP-GP-0055 SC rotogravure reels 56-g, Spain, €/tonneFP-GP-0057 LWC rotogravure reels 60-g, Spain, €/tonne To provide feedback on this discontinuation, contact Sharon Levrez by email at: pricing@fastmarkets.com. […]

March 21, 2025
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By Sharon Levrez

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US weekly soybean meal sales dip; exports increase

In the week to March 13, US soybean meal and soybean cake sales fell slightly, while exports increased, the latest USDA figures released on Thursday, March 20 showed. US 2024-25 soybean meal and cake sales reached 182,200 tonnes, down by 1% on the week and by 20% from the four-week average, but within average market […]

March 20, 2025
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By Amanda Luhavalja

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Amendment to Fastmarkets’ publication calendar for European pulp assessments

Given the timing of the 2025 International Pulp Week in Vancouver, Canada, scheduled during the first week of June, Fastmarkets will publish European pulp price assessments on Thursday June 12 instead of Thursday June 5. The following prices are affected: To provide feedback on this amendment, or if you would like to provide price information […]

March 20, 2025
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By Eva Nyman

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Proposal to discontinue China Uncoated Woodfree prices: pricing notice

The proposal follows preliminary discussions with the market, which suggest that these products are no longer active in the Chinese market. Specifically, Fastmarkets is proposing to discontinue: FP-GP-0241 UWF, Gold Ball, 70-100g, Beijing (tax included), RMB/tonneQuantity: 100 tonnesLocation: Beijing China, deliveredTiming: Orders taken in the week to date for shipment in the current week.Unit: Yuan per tonnePayment terms: […]

March 20, 2025
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By Sarah Feng

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Packaging GCC index for testliner slightly up in May

Get insights on RCCM market trends in the GCC for May. Prices remain stable, with some signs of increased demand noted.

June 4, 2025

By: Mariam Icar

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June 4, 2025

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Ambitious investment in scrap-intensive sectors a boon for Mexican non-ferrous secondary markets

Mexico’s strategic role in automotive nearshoring is fueling demand for recycled aluminium, with investment in scrap-intensive sectors boosting its non-ferrous secondary markets. Despite tariff uncertainties, USMCA compliance and EV production growth continue to attract global manufacturers.

June 3, 2025

By: Amy Hinton

Goldcorp founder Rob McEwen bets big on Argentine copper

Goldcorp founder Rob McEwen is back in the spotlight with a bold bet on copper in Argentina. The $2.5 billion Los Azules project, set to become Argentina’s first major copper mine in over 30 years, is reshaping the country’s mining industry while raising sustainability standards. Positioned as a key player in addressing a global copper shortage, the project highlights innovation, persistence and a commitment to meeting the growing demand from global electrification.

June 3, 2025

By: James McKeigue

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