Fastmarkets has decided not to proceed with the proposed amendment to the name and specifications of the MB-IRO-0008 iron ore 62% Fe fines cfr Qingdao index. After a consultation period, Fastmarkets has determined that current circumstances do not make the proposed amendments to the index viable. Fastmarkets reserves the right to start a fresh consultation on […]

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After a consultation period, which started on April 29, Fastmarkets has determined that current circumstances do not make the amendment to the MB-IRO-0010 62.5% Fe Australia-origin lump ore premium, cfr Qingdao viable. Fastmarkets reserves the right to start a fresh consultation on amending the price in future should circumstances change. To provide feedback on this decision […]

Following a month-long consultation period which took place between May 5-30, Fastmarkets will launch the daily 61% Fe fines index to better track and reflect the spot price of mid-grade sinter fines in the CFR Qingdao spot market, in line with the latest quality of mid-grade fines commonly traded in the market.MB-IRO-0191 Iron ore 61% Fe fines, […]

The following prices were affected: MB-FEN-0001 Nickel pig iron, high-grade NPI content 10-15%, contract, ddp China, yuan/nickel unit priceMB-FEN-0002 Nickel pig iron, high-grade NPI content 10-15%, spot, ddp China, yuan/nickel unit priceMB-NIO-0001 Nickel ore with 1.8% nickel content, cif China, $/tonneMB-NIO-0002 Laterite ore with 1.5% Ni content, cif China, $/tonneMB-NIO-0006 Laterite ore with 1.3% Ni content, cif China, $/tonne MB-FEN-0001 and […]

Fastmarkets has launched MB-NI-0257, high-grade nickel matte payable indicator, 65-75% nickel contained, cif China, % of official exchange price on Friday May 30.

The following price was affected: MB-AL-0020 Aluminium P1020A premium, ddp Midwest US, US cents/lb.  This price is a part of the Fastmarkets Base Metals package. For more information or to provide feedback on the delayed publication of this price or if you would like to provide price information by becoming a data submitter to this price, please […]

Fastmarkets invited feedback from the industry on the pricing methodology for Asia recovered paper and Asia packaging paper and board, via an open consultation process between April 17 and May 18, 2025. This consultation was done as part of our published annual methodology review process.

A consultation period for the frequency change started on May 12. This period has now been extended in order to receive feedback regarding the methodology adjustment. The prices in question are:• MB-STE-0100 Steel scrap, HMS 1&2 (80:20 mix), export, fob main port UK, $ per tonne• MB-STE-0099 Steel scrap shredded, export, fob main port UK, $ per tonne• […]

The following prices were affected: MB-CHO-0003 South Africa UG2/MG concentrates index, cif ChinaMB-FEC-0019 ferro-chrome lumpy Cr benchmark indicator, charge basis 52% (and high carbon), Europe These prices are a part of the Fastmarkets ores and alloys price package. For more information or to provide feedback on the delayed publication of these prices or if you would like to […]