Uncover the significance of Venezuela's minerals and their role in revitalizing the economy and supply chains globally.

This Viewpoint is a follow-up to our previous analysis, Buckle up for 2026!, which unravels the turbulent political and economic storms shaking Latin America. Global supply chain realignment The region is entering 2026 in an environment where global competition for energy, critical minerals and strategic supply chains has become central and supply chains are being restructured. These shifts […]

Fastmarkets invited feedback from the industry on the pricing methodology for Latin America Packaging Paper and Board, via an open consultation process between November 12 and December 29, 2025. This consultation was done as part of our published annual methodology review process.

Fastmarkets invited feedback from the industry on the pricing methodology for Latin America Graphic Paper, via an open consultation process between November 12 and December 29, 2025. This consultation was done as part of our published annual methodology review process.

Fastmarkets invited feedback from the industry on the pricing methodology for Latin America Recovered Paper, via an open consultation process between November 12 and December 29, 2025. This consultation was done as part of our published annual methodology review process.

Fastmarkets’ pricing database has been updated. The following prices were published with a delay of 1 day: MB-IRO-0018, Iron ore 61% Fe fines, % Fe VIU, cfr Qingdao, $/dmtMB-IRO-0019, Iron ore 65% Fe fines, % Fe VIU, cfr Qingdao, $/dmtMB-IRO-0020, Iron ore fines, % Si VIU, cfr Qingdao, $/dmtMB-IRO-0021, Iron ore fines, % Al2O3 VIU, […]

Fastmarkets is clarifying the holiday pricing calendar for its price assessments for pig iron exports from Brazil and pig iron imports in the US.

Explore 2026 industry shifts as Brazil's protein boom and Mexico's evolving trade reshape pulp, paper, and packaging dynamics.

Brazil pulp industry and Brazil forest carbon are at a critical intersection, where commercial timber production meets climate-focused land management. This article explores how Brazil balances the demands of its thriving wood pulp sector with the expansion of forest carbon initiatives, highlighting the challenges and opportunities that shape its sustainable future. Read on for the […]

Glencore copper output expected to drop as production difficulties at Collahuasi mine hinder 2026 forecast adjustments.