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    Boston Metal is pioneering carbon-free steel production through its molten-oxide electrolysis technology, securing key partnerships and demonstrating industrial milestones in Brazil, Finland and the US. The company’s progress in anode durability and scalability positions it at the forefront of green steel innovation.

    Fastmarkets has extended its Soyoil CFR India prices to include months 3-6 of the forward curve, addressing growing customer demand for better market visibility and risk management, as India solidifies its role as a key player in the global vegetable oil market. We answer your questions.

    Discover the factors driving Argentina’s dependence on pulp and paper imports and its effects on local market stability.

    On September 11 the following prices were published incorrectly: MB-ALU-0002 Alumina index, fob Australia, $/tonne was published in error as $338.54 per tonne. This has now been corrected to $338.15 per tonne. MB-ALU-0019 Alumina index inferred, fob Indonesia, $/tonne was published in error as $347.54 per tonne. This has now been corrected to $347.15 per tonne. MB-ALU-0018 Alumina index […]

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    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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