This article explores the macro trends shaping the animal feed and pet food industry, the specific risks threatening your supply chain, and why accessing reliable market intelligence is the single most important factor in building long-term resilience.

These would be in addition to the existing price assessments for MB-SB-0001 antimony max 100 ppm Bi, in-whs Rotterdam, and MB-SB-0002 antimony MMTA standard grade II, in-whs Rotterdam. The two existing assessments would not be affected by the proposed additions. The proposal follows the emergence of a widening gap between in-warehouse and CIF Rotterdam prices, which emerged […]

Explore the battery raw materials outlook for 2026, highlighting market volatility and shifting geopolitical factors.

European aluminium scrap and secondary ingot prices are on the rise, driven by a significant shortage of scrap. Trade sources indicate that low generation has constrained domestic supply, and this is happening even before the expected EU scrap export restrictions in Spring 2026.

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.