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Diversification and partnerships drive lithium industry resilience

Despite the current headwinds, strategic partnerships and continued investment in the right areas, coupled with the underlying strong long-term demand fundamentals, will pave the way for success for lithium producers, according to the participants of the executive panel during the Fastmarkets Lithium Supply and Battery Raw Materials Conference, which took place from June 23-26 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

July 4, 2025
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By Yasemin Esmen

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Building a sustainable EV and ESS supply chain in North America

The US needs well-defined and stable policy around critical minerals, energy transition and trade, while derisking projects and maintaining good relations with other countries to be able to establish sustainable electric vehicle (EV) and energy storage systems (ESS) supply chains in North America, according to industry experts.

July 4, 2025
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By Yasemin Esmen

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West needs clear policies, China cooperation for lithium success

The US and Europe must adopt long-term, consistent policies and should learn lessons from China, according to lithium industry experts speaking at Fastmarkets’ Lithium Supply and Battery Raw Materials Conference in Las Vegas, US, over June 22-25.

July 4, 2025
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By Fleur Ritzema

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PCA agrees deal to acquire Greif Containerboard for $1.8 bln in third major containerboard M&A deal

Learn about PCA's strategic acquisition of Greif's containerboard business and its impact on the packaging industry.

July 4, 2025
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By Gregory Rudder

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Arkansas lithium producers push forward after royalty approvals

Producers in Arkansas' Smackover Formation are advancing lithium extraction projects following recent regulatory approvals. Supported by oil and gas expertise and state incentives, the region is positioning itself as a key player in the US lithium supply chain.

July 4, 2025
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By Grace Asenov

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Correction to barley feed barley FOB Argentina on July 2

The corrections are as follows: AG-BRY-0004 Barley Feed barley FOB Argentina $/mt Incorrect prices: August $119.00 per tonne Corrected to: August $219.00 per tonne Fastmarkets’ pricing database has been updated to reflect this change. These prices are part of the Fastmarkets Ags Grains package. For more information or to provide feedback on this correction notice or […]

July 3, 2025
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By Mark Shenk

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Publication of Fastmarkets’ steel scrap No1 busheling, delivered mill Chicago assessment on Thursday July 3

This price is a part of the Fastmarkets scrap package. For more information on our North America Ferrous Scrap methodology and specifications please click here. To get in touch about access to this price assessment, please contact customer.success@fastmarkets.com.

July 3, 2025
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By Amy Hinton

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Final decision on open consultation on methodology review for soybean CFR China (US Gulf)

This consultation was done as an adhoc methodology review process, aiming to better reflect the physical market under indexation, considering its reduced liquidity linked to the combination of seasonal demand patterns and the implementation of cross-border import tariffs between the US and China. No feedback was received during the consultation period and therefore Fastmarkets will […]

July 3, 2025
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By Eduardo Tinti

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Fastmarkets launches BeZero ratings-based carbon price assessments

Fastmarkets is proud to announce the launch of a groundbreaking suite of 12 BeZero ratings-based carbon price assessments.

July 3, 2025
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By Fastmarket team, Sam Carew

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US battery recyclers remain under pressure; refiners, producers squeezed under current market drivers

Battery recyclers remain under pressure, with tight margins among black mass producers and refiners amid a host of challenges for the industry, according to delegates at Fastmarkets Lithium Supply and Battery Raw Materials Conference 2025, which took place in Last Vegas, Nevada, from June 23-26

July 3, 2025
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By Kirstyn Petras

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Tracks of influence: The Lobito Corridor | Fast Forward podcast season 2, episode 7 transcript

Read the full transcript from episode 7, season 2 of the Fast Forward podcast with Andrea Hotter, featuring Nicolas Gregoire.

August 28, 2025

3 potential safeguarding scenarios facing EU bulk alloys market

The initial confusion is settling in the bulk ferro-alloys markets in Europe following weeks of speculation about the potential for minimum import prices to be imposed as part of a European Commission safeguarding investigation.

August 28, 2025

By: Janie Davies

Vegoil prices commentary: CPO falls, soyoil dips

Crude palm oil (CPO) futures in Asia fell on a stronger ringgit and profit-taking, despite modest increases in related vegoil futures and steady growth in exports.

August 27, 2025

By: the Fastmarkets team

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Corn prices commentary: US futures supported by disease risk fears, crop conditions exceed estimates

US corn futures rose on Monday August 25, as crop tour projections came in below USDA estimates and concerns over disease raised the risk of further yield losses. Plus, other updates.

August 26, 2025

By: Mark Shenk

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