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The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has proposed a significant expansion of carbon removals in corporate net-zero strategies, marking a potential shift in how companies use voluntary carbon markets.
The South African Government’s latest budget proposes to increase the carbon offset allowance against the country’s carbon tax by 5 percentage points from January 1, 2026.
A lack of trading in Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD+) carbon credits continued to weigh on market sentiment and overall prices in the week to Wednesday March 5.
The disconnect between spodumene and lithium salts prices has become a major focus in the global battery raw materials market, as discussed at the 2025 Fastmarkets conference in Shanghai. Factors like new pricing mechanisms, spodumene auctions and shifting supply-demand trends highlight the need for improved risk management tools and price transparency.
As copper prices reach record highs and analysts warn of ‘unsustainable deficits’, we explore the key trends shaping the copper market
Global oversupply has brought new challenges to the packaging market, but growth is on the horizon for containerboard, boxboard, graph and kraft paper
This report delivers an in-depth analysis of the supply chain challenges and costs that buyers face in the EMEA corn market. We explore critical factors affecting corn supply chain efficiency
According to our survey of the US steel market, almost half of respondents believe it will take more than 18 months for a green steel premium to be collected in the US – here we explore the factors that could influence the speed of adoption
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We recognize the importance of being clear about our price assessment and index process. Our independently audited pricing process aligns with core IOSCO principles. Find out how our price reporters and analysts assess and forecast prices in agriculture, forest products and metals
The definitive podcast for the critical minerals and battery raw materials markets. From uncovering market secrets to predicting future trends using Fastmarkets forecasting data, we’ve got you covered.
In Hotter Commodities, special correspondent Andrea Hotter cuts to the chase on the biggest stories impacting the natural resources sector, what it means for the markets, the key risks and opportunities.
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