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Delayed publication of aluminium 6063 extrusion billet premium, delivered Midwest US

The publication of Fastmarkets’ MB-AL-0052 aluminium 6063 extrusion billet premium, delivered Midwest US assessment for Friday April 25 was delayed because of reporter error. Fastmarkets’ pricing database has been updated.

April 25, 2025
By Yasemin Esmen
Aluminium Pricing notice United States

The publication of the following assessment was delayed:

MB-AL-0052 Aluminum 6063 extrusion billet premium, delivered 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 contact Yasemin Esmen by email at: pricing@fastmarkets.com. Please add the subject heading “FAO: Yasemin Esmen, re: aluminium billet Midwest US.”

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To see all Fastmarkets pricing methodology and specification documents, go to https://www.fastmarkets.com/methodology.

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