The recycling of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries remains at a nascent stage in Europe as we approach LME Week 2024, with weak lithium prices and a lack of buyers for LFP black mass keeping its economic viability low.

Critical metal refiner Nth Cycle became the first company in the US to produce premium nickel-cobalt mixed hydroxide precipitate (MHP) this week, when it began commercial-scale operations on Monday September 9

Once complete, the green rebar mill will be the first of its kind in North America.

Fastmarkets will relist its assessment of the MB-CU-0042 Copper scrap light copper, dealer buying price, delivered to yard Toronto, Canadian cents/lb.

The publication of MB-STS-0012 UK domestic 5C steel scrap prices for Friday September 6 was delayed because of a reporter error. Fastmarkets’ pricing database has been updated.

The assessments will consider scrap extrusions, also known as profiles, comprised of 6063 aluminium alloy in two qualities: clean production scrap and post-consumer scrap with maximum impurities of 5% (also known as 95/5). The specifications of the new price assessments will be as follows: Aluminium scrap, clean production extrusions (6063), delivered consumer Europe, € per […]

Nickel and cobalt prices fluctuated through the month, but Fastmarkets’ assessments of battery-grade lithium carbonate spot prices fell for most of August due to poor consumer demand and a severe oversupply of material, sources said. Asia The sharp downtrend in lithium prices observed during the month also led to a decline in the value of […]

Here are the key takeaways from market participants on scrap metal prices, market confidence, inventory and more from our September survey

Fastmarkets has corrected the notice regarding the decision to delist certain grades of its North American non-ferrous scrap dealer buying prices.

Fastmarkets will initiate the planned update of its suite of North American non-ferrous scrap dealer buying prices on Tuesday September 2, following a 30-day consultation period.