The amendment follows the decision made on May 14, after a consultation period for the proposed changes, which took place between April 2 and May 11. The purpose of the change is to align the publication times to the activity in the relevant markets and ensure that subscribers receive timely and accurate pricing information. The affected […]

The publication of Fastmarkets’ MB-GER-0006 Germanium dioxide, in-whs China assessment for May 8, 2026, was delayed because of a reporter error. Fastmarkets’ pricing database has been updated. The price was published with a delay on Monday May 11. The following price was affected: MB-GER-0006 Germanium dioxide, in-whs China, yuan/kg This price is part of the Fastmarkets […]

Fastmarkets has launched three new critical minerals prices on Friday May 1 to improve transparency in the US market. The additional prices are: MB-BI-0004 – Bismuth 99.99%, ddp US, $/lbMB-IN-0005 – Indium 99.99%, ddp US, $/kgMB-GA-0003 – Gallium 99.99%, ddp US $/kg The launch of the bismuth and indium price assessments follow a consultation period […]

Fastmarkets wishes to clarify that its MB-RE-0001 rhenium APR catalytic grade, in-whs dup Rotterdam, $/kg price assessment, in line with the established market norm, is assessed on a rhenium-contained basis. The assessed unit is dollars per kg Re, as opposed to dollars per kg and the name will be changed to reflect this. The rest […]

Fastmarkets proposes to amend the publication times for a number of its technology and energy metals (TEM) price assessments for the Chinese market, with the proposed changes to come into effect from Monday May 18. The prices, currently published in UK working hours, will be published in China working hours after the change to more […]

Fastmarkets is extending the consultation period for the methodology of several of its black mass payables indicators and prices, and is also proposing changes to the names of CIF South Korea and EWX Europe black mass prices.

Fastmarkets proposes to launch fortnightly bismuth and indium prices on a DDP US basis on Friday May 1. Market participants have expressed support for localized US pricing in response to Section 301 tariffs, export controls and increased US government funding to support domestic and allied supply chains. These assessments would complement Fastmarkets’ existing benchmarks in […]

Fastmarkets has corrected the rationale for its MB-CO-0005 Cobalt standard grade, in-whs Rotterdam, $/lb price assessment, which was published incorrectly on Monday March 23 due to a typo.

Fastmarkets launches two, twice-weekly, price assessments to reflect the spot price of antimony metal sold on a CIF Rotterdam/Antwerp basis on Wednesday March 4. After a consultation, Fastmarkets has launched a twice-weekly price assessment for antimony metal trioxide grade, CIF Rotterdam/Antwerp, and a corresponding twice-weekly price assessment for antimony metal MMTA standard grade II, CIF Rotterdam/Antwerp. […]

The publication of these prices was delayed for 54 minutes. Fastmarkets’ pricing database has been updated. The following prices were affected: • MB-FEO-0004 molybdenum, MB drummed molybdic oxide Mo, in-whs Busan• MB-FEO-0003 molybdenum, drummed molybdic oxide, 57% Mo min, in-whs Rotterdam• MB-FEO-0001 ferro-molybdenum, 65% Mo min, in-whs Rotterdam. These prices are part of the Fastmarkets ores and alloys […]