The EU and US have recently introduced four key policies and laws to support local economies, secure battery material supply chains and accelerate the move towards a new generation of energy markets

An interview with Mac Marshall, VP of market intelligence at the United Soybean Board

Following a 30 day consultation period, Fastmarkets has realigned its consumer buying prices for No1 busheling in North Carolina and South Carolina respectively, effective from the January 2023 settlement.

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