Policymakers in Europe need to follow a “steel action plan” to a avert a crisis in steelmaking, the European steel industry association Eurofer said this week

“Everyone expects an upturn in terms of demand but the market is not turning up,” one producer said.

This consultation was done as part of our published annual methodology review process. No formal feedback was received during the consultation period and therefore Fastmarkets will proceed with the following proposed changes. Following extensive market research, Fastmarkets proposed to launch new assessments for bleached and unbleached European sack kraft to provide assessments that are more […]

“This postponement will allow third countries, member states, operators and traders to be fully prepared in their due diligence obligations," the European Council said.

The publication of Fastmarkets' European magnesia assessments for October 15, 2024, were delayed because of errors in the approval process. Fastmarkets’ pricing database has been updated.

These are the fundamental questions our customers are asking us about the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) and how it will impact their business.

October strikes have threatened US supply to Asia, pushing up demand for European materials.

The publication of Fastmarkets’ Mineral Sands Monthly price assessments for Thursday October 3 was delayed to 17:51 from 16:00 due to a reporter error. Fastmarkets’ pricing database has been updated.

The publication of Fastmarkets’ price assessments of calcined alumina on Thursday October 3 were delayed due to a reporter error. Fastmarkets’ pricing database has been updated.

The European Commission has proposed to delay the implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) to December 30, 2025 for large companies and June 30, 2026 for micro and small enterprises and has invited the European Parliament and the Council to adopt this proposal by the end of the year. Learn more.