Metals and mining

Fastmarkets invited feedback from the industry on the pricing methodology for cobalt hydroxide, min 30% Co, inferred, China, $lb, via an open consultation process between May 4 and June 1, 2023. This consultation was done as part of our published annual methodology review process.

Fastmarkets will discontinue its consumer buying price assessments for machine shop turnings in the Cleveland and Pittsburgh markets effective Tuesday June 6.

Fastmarkets has decided to proceed with the launch of a new European low carbon ferro-chrome price covering material with lower chrome content.

Fastmarkets invites feedback on a proposal to increase the publication frequency of non-exchange-deliverable equivalent-grade (EQ) copper cathode premium, cif Shanghai, from once every two weeks to once every week.

The outlook for North American steel scrap prices has headed further into bearish territory ahead of June’s trade, with prices for all grades expected to fall again after a round of across-the-board decreases in May

Fastmarkets is inviting feedback on a change of publishing time for our ferro-chrome price in the Chinese domestic market as well as ferro-chrome import prices in Japan and South Korea, to 5-6pm Shanghai time from 2-3pm London time.

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.