Fastmarkets initially consulted on location of delivery, exact sizing and impurities of materials and payment terms following feedback that these parameters should be narrowed. But feedback from some market participants has been incomplete during the consultation period, requiring greater time to achieve clarity on these points. Furthermore, since the consultation launched, the UAE has announced a reverse […]

Fastmarkets is inviting feedback from the industry on its pricing methodology and product specifications for non-ferrous materials and industrial minerals, as part of its announced annual methodology review process.

Understand the implications of cobalt prices soaring as global supply tightens and demand increases ahead of 2026.

Fastmarkets has corrected its February (M2) for AG-PLM-0012, Refined bleached deodorised (RBD) palm olein, fob Indonesia, $ per tonne, which was published incorrectly on Friday January 2 due to a reporter error.

Here are the key takeaways from market participants on US ferrous scrap metal prices, market confidence, inventory and more from our January 2026 survey.

Explore the challenges facing the global copper smelting industry in 2026, including supply-demand imbalances and market uncertainties.

The MB-W-0002 tungsten concentrate 65% WO3, in-whs China was incorrectly published as 45,000-46,000 yuan per tonne due to a typo error. This has been corrected to 450,000-460,000 yuan per tonne. Fastmarkets’ pricing database has been updated to reflect this change. This price is part of Fastmarkets’ ores and alloys physical price package. For more information or to provide […]

Find out how the STEEL Act aims to support steelworkers and domestic pipe producers through stricter trade enforcement measures.

Fastmarkets wishes to clarify how conditional bids and offers are used in its CFR China iron ore price assessments.

Fastmarkets wishes to clarify that its iron ore fines pricing suite is priced in dry metric tonnes.