Please note Fastmarkets has corrected its MB-NI-0246 Nickel sulfate, cif Japan and Korea price, which was published incorrectly on October 6, 2023.

Fastmarkets is inviting feedback on a proposal to change the publishing date for its US energy and non-energy tubular prices from the second Tuesday of the month and the final Tuesday of the month, respectively, to the second Wednesday of the month.

After a one-month consultation period, Fastmarkets has changed its PCI low-vol cfr Jingtang index (MB-COA-0007) specifications, laycan and frequency from Thursday October 12.

Fastmarkets is proposing to discontinue its broker buying, FOB, price assessments for punchings and plate grade ferrous scrap in the Cleveland and Pittsburgh markets.

Fastmarkets is proposing to adjust the methodology for its FOB NOLA alternative irons prices to include bids, offers and assessments of the market as well deals in its weekly pricing session.

Fastmarkets has adjusted its dealer selling price assessments for ferrous scrap in Atlanta, effective Tuesday October 10.

The publication of Fastmarkets' manganese ore fot indices for Monday October 9 was delayed due to a reporter error.

The publication of Fastmarkets’ EU stainless steel flats and longs prices were delayed because of a technical error.

The publication of Fastmarkets' manganese ore seaborne indices for Friday October 6 was delayed due to inputting errors in the data submission process.

Fastmarkets has discontinued its Russian domestic steel prices as of Thursday October 5, 2023.