Fastmarkets is amending the publication time of its price assessment for antimony trioxide, exw China from April 17 to May 11, 2026.

The decision to launch this price follows a one-month consultation that started on March 5 and ended on April 4, 2026.  The price specifications is as follows: MB-STE-0952 Electrical steel, cold-rolled grain oriented, ex-whs Eastern China, $/tonneQuality: B23R085 & 23QG085, thickness 0.23 mm, width 1,000 mmQuantity: 10 tonnes minimumLocation: Ex-warehouse ShanghaiTiming: 1-2 weeksUnit: USD/tonnePayment terms: Prompt payment upon deliveryPublication: Every second week, Friday 4-6pm Shanghai […]

Fastmarkets invited feedback from the industry on the pricing methodology for its MB-STE-0939 steel scrap HMS 1&2 index, domestic composite, delivered Saudi Arabia assessment, as part of its annual methodology review process.

The launch follows a one-month consultation period which ended on April 6. The two prices will broaden coverage of the world’s largest graphite flake market, complementing existing Fastmarkets’ graphite flake offerings. The new Chinese domestic prices will provide market participants with additional reference points, capturing unique dynamics of Chinese graphite market, particularly in the wake of graphite export controls […]

The publication of Fastmarkets’ European steel beams and sections assessments for Wednesday April 15 was delayed due to a reporter error. Fastmarkets’ pricing database has been updated.

Fastmarkets has launched a suite broker/processor and ex-works prices to service the domestic and export Mexican stainless steel scrap markets respectively.

Fastmarkets has decided to make changes and clarifications to its methodologies for nickel cobalt manganese (NCM) black mass price assessments, including name changes, to bring them into closer alignment with current spot market specifications.

The decision follows a one-month consultation period, which ended on April 6. Please note that Fastmarkets will increase the publication frequency to weekly from what was originally proposed. This frequency change is in line with feedback received during the proposal phase. This frequency change follows changes in Brazil’s import environment, including the introduction of anti-dumping measures […]

An interview in which Andrea Hotter spoke with Jon Stibbs, managing editor for technology and energy metals, to explore a growing concern for global defense supply chains.

Steel markets in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries are facing a growing supply crisis for steel and raw materials after the month-long regional conflict paralyzed shipping.