After market feedback, Fastmarkets is extending the consultation period on the proposed changes to its pricing methodology for low-carbon ferro-chrome in Europe.

Shortages of high-grade pellet-feed iron ore concentrates and good-quality ferrous scrap such as plate and structural grades mean that direct-shipping iron ore fines are likely to remain the mainstay steelmaking raw material

Despite historically high volumes, US structural panel imports from offshore suppliers have recently leveled off

Spanish policy updates to move away from first-generation biofuels

Growing uncertainty about end-user demand and input costs through 2022 has driven a change in consumer habits in Europe’s aluminium and steel markets, with traders foreseeing a continuation of hand-to-mouth buying going into 2023

Volatility was one of the main themes for cobalt prices in 2022 and market participants will take a wait-and-see approach toward long-term supply contracts in the coming year

As forecasts for Australian wheat estimate record volumes, concerns grow around logistics issues that may curb exports

US-based junior miner Piedmont Lithium has updated its supply agreement with electric vehicles (EV) maker Tesla to a floating price mechanism instead of the previous fixed-price contract, it said on Tuesday January 3

Increased interest from a broader range of countries, a record crop and cheaper prices favor Russian origin

China has decided to remove its import tariff on cobalt metal (Harmonized System code 81052020), a move which is not expected to largely impact the domestic market due to weak demand for the metal, sources told Fastmarkets