Discover the significance of Brazil lithium in global markets and the political factors influencing its production potential.

Fastmarkets hosted a pivotal discussion recently on the state of the global pulp and paper market. While the calendar pages have turned, the realities outlined during that session have only crystallized further. The pulp industry remains in a precarious balance where supply-side mechanics – rather than surging demand – are dictating the tempo of the market.

The capacity to smelt an additional volume of more than 800,000 tonnes per year of copper was advancing toward production readiness, Fastmarkets heard on Monday January 19.

The publication of Fastmarkets’ MB-MN-0008 Manganese sulfate 32% Mn min, battery grade, exw mainland China, price assessment for Thursday January 22, 2026, was delayed because of a reporter error. Fastmarkets’ pricing database has been updated. The following price was affected: MB-MN-0008 – Manganese sulfate 32% Mn min, battery grade, exw mainland China The price is a […]

Fastmarkets invites feedback on the methodology of its MB-LI-0033 lithium hydroxide, battery grade, spot price cif China, Japan & Korea price and MB-LI-0029 lithium carbonate, battery grade, spot prices cif China, Japan & Korea price. The consultation will consider observed pricing divergences between China, Japan and South Korea.

Explore the factors behind the 27% increase in MMG copper output in 2025, including Las Bambas and Kinsevere mines' performance.

Rio Tinto copper production increased by 11%, reaching 883,000 tonnes in response to rising metal prices and supply concerns.

Korea Zinc confirms that zinc shipments remain unaffected despite the LME's temporary delivery suspension starting April 14.

As previously announced, Fastmarkets has discontinued its legacy assessments for bleached and unbleached European sack kraft as of January 22 2026.

Following a market consultation, Fastmarkets launched European average prices for bleached and unbleached sack kraft with effect from January 22 2026 to complement our existing country-specific sack kraft assessments.