Metals and mining

The publication of Fastmarkets copper concentrates TC index, cif Asia Pacific was delayed on Friday March 26, due to a reporter error.

After a month-long consultation period, Fastmarkets has refined the delivery terms for its international nickel sulfate price assessments, with Japan and Korea now the only accepted locations.

After an extended consultation period, Fastmarkets has amended the specified brands in its cobalt standard grade and cobalt alloy grade price assessments.

A growing focus by consumers on Scope 3 carbon emissions is putting raw materials, such as bauxite and alumina, in the spotlight

Fastmarkets invited feedback from the industry on the pricing methodology for cobalt sulfate, spodumene and graphite price assessments via an open consultation process between April 13 and May 18, 2023. This consultation was done as part of our published annual methodology review process.

Fastmarkets proposes to amend the specification of its Chinese metallurgical coke export price assessment.

Join over 400 executives from across the aluminium supply chain for three days of analysis and insights into raw materials, primary and secondary aluminium markets.

As part of Singapore International Ferrous Week, SGX Commodities is organising Singapore Iron Ore Forum with Fastmarkets and S&P Global Commodity Insights working as knowledge partners. The Singapore Iron Ore Forum is your opportunity to connect with the market and gain insights from Asia’s leading iron ore experts to help you prepare for the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.

It’s been another extraordinary year for coal. Decreasing prices – after the record highs of 2022 – are spurring demand from the Asian countries that depend on coal to power their economic growth. Meanwhile the impact of covid and the energy crisis continue to play out among the key players in the Asian coal market; what will China and India’s increase in domestic coal production mean for Indonesia? How can the two biggest importers balance ambitious renewable targets with their burgeoning need for power? How will Europe’s energy strategy impact the Asian coal market? Is decarbonisation and the energy transition back in the spotlight after an 18-month hiatus? Coaltrans Asia addresses the key issues shaping the coal value chain. We’ll have industry leading experts, ministerial-level insights and high-level perspectives for coal producers, energy companies and key industries. Join us at the 28th edition of Asia’s biggest and longest-running coal event, offering an unparalleled opportunity in a fast-changing landscape to connect with industry leaders, forge relationships, and negotiate and trade in person.