Legislation to implement a US production tax credit for rare earth magnets made domestically has been introduced in the US Senate with bipartisan backing, the proposing senators announced on Friday December 15

This recommendation, along with others like promoting domestic battery recycling and research funding for alternative battery chemistries, is part of a larger strategy to enhance US resilience in strategic areas

The linerboarprice drops are a result of discount deals emerging in the North American linerboard market

Multifamily housing starts show some sign of life in late 2023, but the overall picture shows a different trend when compared to single-family

Despite slower population growth and lower household formation rates, there remains a shortfall in the housing market, particularly for starter homes in North America

Despite a modest slowdown in new orders, the demand for tropical hardwoods remains robust in North American markets, particularly in high-end projects and exterior applications, with supply issues varying across different species and specifications.

Fastmarkets interviews Jeremy Harrison, Saskatchewan’s trade and export minister, about why the province is investing in rare earths processing

Fastmarkets hosted an insightful webinar on the future of southern yellow pine and its potential impact on the North American lumber industry. For those who missed it, here's a breakdown of the key takeaways

High interest rates, softening house price appreciation and sluggish home sales are beginning to affect the home improvement market

Demand for P&W papers remained soft in a typically strong period of sales for the industry, prompting Billerud to postpone October price increases