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BATTERY RAW MATERIALS MARKET REPORT 08/05: Softening demand from Japan, South Korea weighs on China spherical graphite export prices

An overview of the battery raw materials markets and their price moves from the past week.

May 8, 2020
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CHINA SCRAP: Price surge chips away EAF mills’ profit

China’s ferrous scrap prices moved up sharply over the past week due to tight supply, eating into the profits of mills that operate electric-arc furnaces.

May 8, 2020
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COVERAGE NOTE: Changes to PIX Forest Biomass Finland – Open Consultation

Fastmarkets FOEX is inviting feedback from the industry on the pricing methodologies for its PIX Forest Biomass Finland price indices, as part of its newly announced annual methodology review process. As part of this open consultation, to expand the coverage on the Finnish bioenergy sector, Fastmarkets FOEX is also proposing the following additions to its […]

May 8, 2020
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AT A GLANCE: Albemarle earnings fall 13% in Q1; expects Covid-19 to hit Q2 figures

A summary of US-based lithium and other specialty chemical producer Albemarle’s financial results for the first quarter of 2020.

May 7, 2020
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MORNING VIEW: Base metals, broader markets mixed ahead of barrage of data today, Friday

Broader markets were mixed this morning, Thursday May 7 after Wednesday’s employment data in the United States knocked market confidence, but with a barrage of data expected today and Friday, the market is braced for a reality check.

May 7, 2020
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COVERAGE NOTE: Changes to PIX Pellet Continental Index Coverage – Implementation

As previously announced and following consultation, Fastmarkets FOEX has implemented the following changes to its PIX Pellet Continental Index: – Discontinued the PIX Pellet Continental on May 6, 2020. For comments and queries, please email hello.foex@fastmarkets.com, indicating “PIX Pellet Continental Index” in the subject line of the email.

May 7, 2020
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: 5 key stories from May 6

Here are five Fastmarkets stories you might have missed on Wednesday May 6 that are worth another look.

May 7, 2020
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MORNING VIEW: Base metals prices stronger, looking brighter as restarts should mean improved order flow

Broader markets were mixed this morning, Wednesday May 6, while base metals prices on the London Metal Exchange were up across the board. Base metals prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange were mixed following Chinese participants’ return to the market after the country’s Labor Day holiday (May 1-5).

May 6, 2020
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By William Adams

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RESEARCH: Key takeaways from the latest Steel Market Tracker

The latest forecasts from Fastmarkets’ team of analysts is ready to view.

May 6, 2020
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: 5 key stories from May 5

Here are five Fastmarkets stories you might have missed on Tuesday May 5 that are worth another look.

May 6, 2020
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By Generic people page

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Three benefits to lithium-ion battery recycling with Martin Steinbild

Martin Steinbild, managing director for Steinbild Consulting will be moderating a panel on EV battery recycling at this year’s European Battery Raw Materials Conference 2022. Here, he shares the top three benefits to lithium-ion battery recycling for the industry.

September 1, 2022

Argentina’s weekly soybean and wheat crop sales jump, corn lower

Weekly farmer sales of recently harvested crops jump by nearly 40%

August 31, 2022

By: Liliana Minton

European zinc premiums reach new high; Chinese, US markets hold

Premiums for special high grade (SHG) zinc ingot in Europe reached new record highs on Tuesday August 30 because of concerns over supply disruptions, while those in China and the United States held steady amid illiquid spot trading conditions.

August 31, 2022

By: Chris Kavanagh

CMC launches RebarZero; supports end-user green goals

Commercial Metals Co (CMC) is launching RebarZero, a line of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions rebar products, the company announced on Tuesday August 30

August 31, 2022

By: Abby Verret

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