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

Fastmarkets wishes to clarify in this pricing notice its current methodological approach to Russian brands in its metals and mining pricing assessment process after Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine.

Fastmarkets’ Shanghai-London arbitrage calculations for base metals were published incorrectly on Wednesday September 28 due to a reporter error,

Spot demand for aluminium is softening and Rotterdam premiums now, at the end of September 2022, are at a nine-month low, so market participants are considering whether Europe remains an attractive destination for imports

Hydro will partially curtail aluminium production at Hydro Karmøy and Hydro Husnes in Norway, the company announced on Tuesday, September 27.

Base metals prices on the London Metal Exchange were mostly lower during morning trading on Monday September 26, with the strong dollar and demand concerns still weighing on the market

Key talking points at Fastmarkets’ International Aluminium conference, held in Barcelona, Spain, on September 12-15

Fastmarkets is extending the consultation period for its proposal to change the publication frequency of nickel sulfate prices cif China, Japan and Korea to weekly from monthly.

Fastmarkets is proposing to launch a mixed-hydroxide-precipitate, cif China, Japan and South Korea price assessment to track the market dynamics of this emerging nickel sulfate feedstock.

A tough winter is coming for the Aluminium industry, given high energy costs and falling demand, European aluminium market participants told Fastmarkets