Fastmarkets has amended the index specifications and publication frequency of its MB-IRO-0013 index for iron ore 66% Fe concentrate, cfr Qingdao, $/tonne and has launched a standalone premium index.

Fastmarkets proposes to amend the base specifications of its iron ore 65% Fe Brazil-origin fines index to more closely align with specifications of Brazilian high-grade fines.

The publication of Fastmarkets' manganese ore seaborne indices for Friday March 31 was delayed due to inputting errors in the data submission process.

As of May 9, 2023, Fastmarkets will improve the foreign exchange (FX) spot rates published on the Fastmarkets Dashboard and in the Scrap Settlement PDF.

The publication of Fastmarkets’ assessment of the Southeast Asia copper premium for Tuesday March 28 was delayed due to a scheduling error.

The publication of Fastmarkets’ Shanghai ferro-nickel price assessment for Monday March 27 was delayed due to a reporter error during the data collection process.

Fastmarkets proposes to extend the shipment window of its alumina index inferred, fob Brazil, to allow for greater inclusion of reported liquidity, and to increase the frequency of publication to weekly.

Following a month-long consultation period, Fastmarkets has amended the methodology for the bi-weekly assessment of the aluminium P1020A main Japanese ports (MJP) spot premium, to include domestic tenders and deals from the Japanese market.

Fastmarkets proposes to discontinue its ferrous scrap consumer buying price for cast iron borings in Pittsburgh due to a lack of liquidity.

Fastmarkets is proposing a realignment of its consumer buying price for ferrous scrap No1 busheling in Cincinnati and Pittsburgh, effective from the May 2023 monthly settlement.