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Open consultation on annual methodology review for PIX Paper Price Indices

This consultation, which is open until April 10, 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 13, 2025
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By Fastmarkets FOEX

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Glencore calls for EU action to bridge gaps in critical minerals recycling

As demand for critical minerals rises, Glencore points to gaps in EU recycling infrastructure while using coal revenues to fund its transition strategy. During an industry event in London, the company's sustainability head outlined practical barriers to mineral recycling even as questions persist about its own transition timeline.

March 13, 2025
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By Julienne Raboca

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Publication of Fastmarkets’ Steel scrap No1 busheling, delivered mill Chicago assessment on Wednesday March 12

This price is part of the Fastmarkets Scrap package. For more information on our North America Ferrous Scrap methodology and specifications please click here. To get in touch about access to this price assessment, please contact customer.success@fastmarkets.com.

March 12, 2025
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By Amy Hinton

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Major decarbonization challenges ahead after Europe weakens emissions targets, experts say

Significant challenges lie ahead for Europe and its plans to decarbonize transport, industry experts have told Fastmarkets following the European Commission’s recent decision to relax emissions standards for domestic automakers.

March 12, 2025
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By Alexandra Chapman

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Open consultation on IOSCO-audited steel scrap price assessments, indices

The consultation, which is open until Monday April 14, seeks to ensure that our audited methodologies and price specifications continue to reflect the physical markets for steel scrap, 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 […]

March 12, 2025
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By Ross Yeo

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Open consultation on IOSCO-audited secondary aluminium price assessments

The consultation, which is open until Monday April 14, seeks to ensure that our audited methodologies and price specifications continue to reflect the physical markets for secondary aluminium, 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 […]

March 12, 2025
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By Ross Yeo

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Changing biofuel policy spurs renewable diesel dumping allegations against US from Canada’s Tidewater

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced on Thursday, March 6, that it is opening an investigation to determine if the US is unfairly subsidizing and dumping renewable diesel in Canada; changing US biofuel policy seems to be a contributing factor in this investigation. The Blender’s Tax Credit (BTC), which expired on December 31, provided […]

March 12, 2025
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By Robert Lane

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Delayed publication of Fastmarkets’ Steel scrap No1 busheling, delivered mill Chicago assessment on Tuesday March 11

Fastmarkets’ publication of the MB-STE-0232 Steel scrap No1 busheling, consumer buying price, delivered mill Chicago, $/gross ton is delayed by late settlement as of Tuesday March 11.

March 11, 2025
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By Amy Hinton

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Further delay to domestic North American ferrous scrap settlement for March

Fastmarkets typically settles these markets on or before the 10th of the month, but will be delaying publication due to delays in settlements. The markets not settled by Tuesday include: To provide feedback on this notice, please contact Amy Hinton by email at pricing@fastmarkets.com. Please add the subject heading: “FAO: Amy Hinton, re: scrap prices.” Please […]

March 11, 2025
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By Amy Hinton

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Fastmarkets announces aluminium pricing suite to bring transparency to Mexico’s growing market

Find out how these new additions are enhancing transparency in an ever-evolving market

March 11, 2025
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By Yolande Peters

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US wheat shorts as corn turns net short

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