The lithium market in 2025 is expected to face significant challenges due to production cuts, shifting demand patterns and geopolitical tensions. These factors are poised to reshape the market landscape, impacting supply chains and pricing strategies.

Fastmarkets proposes to launch three assessments for primary aluminium premiums in Mexico: a P1020A premium, a low-carbon differential for P1020A and a 6063 extrusion billet premium — all on a CIF basis for the main ports of the country.

US processors crush a new all-time record high of 218 million bushels of soybeans

United States President Donald Trump signed an executive order to implement tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China on Saturday February 1, sparking swift retaliation and sending world trade into uncharted territory.

The publication of Fastmarkets’ manganese ore seaborne indices for Friday January 31 was delayed due to additional analysis of data. Fastmarkets’ pricing database has been updated.

Critical minerals sector braces for policy upheaval under Trump while experts predict market fundamentals and Republican state interests will preserve industry momentum

Access an excerpt of the weekly Fastmarkets Random Lengths Lumber Report, featuring insights into key lumber market movements.

Aluminium demand in India is set to continue its sharp growth over the next three years, fueled by an expanding automotive sector in the South Asian country, Fastmarkets heard at the Material Recycling Association of India (MRAI) international conference held in Jaipur on January 28-30.

Read the January edition of the pallet price newsletter, with analysis on market movements from cancelled strikes to boosted housing starts.

After market feedback, Fastmarkets is extending the consultation period for its proposal to discontinue MB-RUT-0003 rutile 95% TiO2 min, bulk, cif China.