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Sustainable aviation fuels are seen by many as the answer to reducing carbon emissions. But how can the industry reach the high adoption targets set by policy makers, when supply is still lagging behind demand. In this analyisis, we look at production trends, supply sources and pricing patterns

This development has led to a tightening market supply and bullish sentiment among traders, despite the immediate aftermath not showing a price hike

This marks the fifth consecutive month of declining inventories, even as exports soared by 28.6% to 1.32 million tonnes in March

Chinese tungsten prices reached a ten-year high in the recent week thanks to production cuts, stricter environmental supervision in mining areas, regional military conflicts and strong demand from photovoltaic and manufacturing industries, sources told Fastmarkets on Tuesday April 16

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An interview with Terry Webber, vice president of industry affairs at AF&PA on product recyclability, forest management and legislation

An interview with Laurent Sellier, CEO of Smurfit Kappa The Americas on changing packaging consumer behaviors and the key to preparedness for 2024

An interview with Joachim Klein, managing director at StepChange Consulting on containerboard demand, opportunities in M&As and talent acquisition

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A market shift in focus from soy meal to oil is affecting the cost of feed

Fastmarkets experts share lithium forecasts, data and interactive price charts to demonstrate the ever-changing battery materials landscape and make some key predictions for the future of the lithium market

Access the replay and read five key takeaways from our recent webinar ‘Housing at a crossroads: Why near-term pain could be short lived’

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We recognize the importance of being clear about our price assessment and index process. Our independently audited pricing process aligns with core IOSCO principles. Find out how our price reporters and analysts assess and forecast prices in agriculture, forest products and metals

In Hotter Commodities, special correspondent Andrea Hotter cuts to the chase on the biggest stories impacting the natural resources sector, what it means for the markets, and what the key risks and opportunities are.

Fastmarkets combines the commodity intelligence of these familiar names:

Metal Bulletin • American Metal Market • Scrap Price Bulletin • Industrial Minerals • RISI • FOEX • The Jacobsen • Agricensus • Random Lengths • FastMarkets and more