The publication of some Fastmarkets noble alloys price assessments for Wednesday June 3 is delayed because of technical issues.

Fastmarkets is launching a two-month consultation on the launch of new copper material price and the potential discontinuation of its monthly assessment of the No2 copper scrap discount on a cif China basis.

The three-month copper price on the London Metal Exchange was up during morning trading on Wednesday June 3, maintaining a push above the nearby $5,500-per-tonne threshold achieved on Tuesday afternoon, while weak demand continues to pressure zinc futures downward.

Here are five Fastmarkets stories you might have missed on Tuesday June 2 that are worth another look.

The United States Department of Commerce has launched an investigation under Section 232 into whether the current inflow of vanadium imports threatens to impair national security.

The latest forecasts from Fastmarkets’ team of analysts are ready to view.

The latest forecasts from Fastmarkets’ team of analysts is ready to view.

Markets were mixed this morning, Tuesday June 2, with a slight upside bias overall; equities and metals were not showing any particular direction, with regional differences being seen too.

Fastmarkets is proposing to extend the delivery window for its aluminium P1020A (MJP) spot premium, cif Japan.

Domestic prices for steel hot-rolled coil in Northern Europe decreased further during the week to Friday May 29, due to low demand.