Fastmarkets has clarified and amended some of the specifications for its MB-SI-0003 silicon, ddp US, price assessment including the quantity, location and payment terms.The pricing consultation ended on Wednesday August 20 and the changes are effective from first subsequent pricing session on Thursday August 21. After the month-long consultation period, Fastmarkets is amending the below […]

On reviewing the methodology specifications, Fastmarkets is proposing to update the quantity, location and payment terms of the price. The specifications would be as follows, with amendments in italics: MB-SI-0003 silicon, ddp US, US cents per lbQuality: Si: 98.50%, Fe: 0.50%, Al: 0.50%, Ca: 0.30%Quantity: Min 20 tonnesLocation:ddp USUnit: US cents per lbPayment terms: 30 days, other terms normalizedPublication: Weekly, Thursday 4-5pm […]

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