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Ores and alloys are critical for producing the metal that builds our communities

Global metal markets are on the cusp of change now that sustainability is taking center stage.

The shift towards higher-grade ores and renewable alloys means using less of these precious commodities and recycling the rest. Our team of experts embedded in the ores and alloys market covers recent developments, prices trends, forecasting and analysis, and more. When you understand the data behind what is driving your market, you always know what to expect.

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Latest ores and alloys news and market analysis

Pile of Aluminium scrap
US aluminium scrap, secondary alloy prices mixed on quieter market
Smelter-grade aluminium scrap prices moved in different directions in the week to Thursday February 23, with sources citing bouncing prices and changing export demand
March 1, 2023
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Kirstyn Petras
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Delayed publication of Fastmarkets’ European noble alloys prices
The publication of Fastmarkets’ European noble ferroalloys price assessments for Wednesday December 21 was delayed due to a reporter error.
December 21, 2022
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Sofia Okun
Manganese ore, used in the manufacture of metal alloys
Manganese ore prices nudge up despite high inventories
Seaborne manganese ore prices in China ticked upward in the week to Friday December 2 but doubt remained whether this was an indication of an upward trend or just a short-term shift
December 9, 2022
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the Fastmarkets team
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LME decides not to ban Russian metal, keeps ‘status quo’
The London Metal Exchange has decided not to ban or otherwise change how it deals with Russian metal, the exchange said on Friday November 11
November 14, 2022
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Orla O’Sullivan
Ferro-alloys, pure ferro niob (Fe-Nb)
European ferro-alloys industry needs urgent help to survive energy crisis — Euroalliages: LME Week
The European ferro-alloys industry needs help now if it is to survive the global energy crisis. This is the stance of European ferro-alloy and silicon producers’ association, Euroalliages
October 21, 2022
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Claire Campbell-Patel
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Proposal to discontinue converted price assessments
Fastmarkets proposes to discontinue converted price assessments for the following markets:
August 30, 2022
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Barbara O’Donovan
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Ores and alloys prices

Ores and alloy prices are the cornerstones for price movement across the metals and mining sector. We provide more than 50 ores and alloy prices, including industry benchmarks from across the globe. Our price coverage can help your organization to evaluate risk, optimize your purchasing strategy, negotiate in both physical and financial contracts and make the right decision every time.

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  • MB-FEV-0001
    Ferro-vanadium basis 78% V min, 1st grade, ddp Western Europe, $/kg V
  • MB-V-0004
    Vanadium pentoxide 98% V2O5 min, exw China, yuan/tonne
  • MB-V-0002
    Vanadium pentoxide 98% V2O5 min, fob China, $/lb V2O5
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