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    • Delayed publication of aluminium billet North Europe
      The publication of the affected prices was delayed for 31 minutes.  The following assessments were published late: MB-AL-0300 Aluminium 6063 extrusion billet premium, ddp Italy (Brescia region), $ per tonne MB-AL-0302 Aluminium 6063 extrusion billet premium, ddp North Germany (Ruhr region), $ per tonne These prices are a part of the Fastmarkets aluminium billet North Europe package. […]
      March 7, 2025
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      By Sayaka Kurata
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    • Delayed publication of aluminium P1020A, in-warehouse Rotterdam duty-unpaid, spot
      The publication of the affected prices was delayed for 16 minutes.  The following assessments were published late:MB-AL-0346 Aluminium P1020A premium, in-whs dup Rotterdam, $/tonne These prices are a part of the Fastmarkets’ aluminium P1020A package. For more information or to provide feedback on the delayed publication of this price or if you would like to provide […]
      March 7, 2025
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      By Sayaka Kurata
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    • Delayed publication of aluminium P1020A premium, in-whs dp Rotterdam
      The publication of the affected price was delayed for 19 minutes. The following assessment was affected:MB-AL-0004 Aluminium P1020A premium, in-whs dp Rotterdam, $/tonne These prices are a part of the Fastmarkets’ base metals package. For more information or to provide feedback on the delayed publication of this price or if you would like to provide price […]
      March 7, 2025
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      By Sayaka Kurata
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    • Correction to steel scrap heavy scrap domestic, delivered mill China price on March 7
      Fastmarkets has corrected its MB-STE-0149 steel scrap heavy scrap domestic, delivered mill China, which was published incorrectly on Friday March 7.
      March 7, 2025
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      By Carman Chew
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    • Lumber futures contracts: Nine frequently asked questions about Southern Yellow Pine futures
      What is Southern Yellow Pine, and how is it different from other softwood lumber grades? Southern Yellow Pine (SYP) is a species of softwood lumber that shares many characteristics with other Western species of lumber that have traditionally dominated the lumber market, but the market has some key unique features. SYP trees grow across the […]
      March 7, 2025
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      By the Fastmarkets team
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    • Correction to steel billet import, cfr main port Turkey price on March 6
      Fastmarkets’ weekly price assessment for steel billet import, cfr main port Turkey was published incorrectly as $450-490 per tonne on March 6. This has been corrected to $455-490 per tonne. Fastmarkets’ pricing database has been updated to reflect this change. This price is part of the Fastmarkets physical steel package. For more information or to provide feedback […]
      March 6, 2025
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      By Cem Turken
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    • Uncertainty surrounding US, Russia and Ukraine relations
      The US-Ukraine mineral partnership deal has stalled due to security concerns, leaving future negotiations uncertain despite Ukraine's critical role in global mineral supplies. Meanwhile, President Trump has imposed tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China and launched a copper import investigation to address national security risks and reduce reliance on foreign resources.
      March 6, 2025
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      By Amy Bennett
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    • Graphite ore in mine
      War, uncertainty fuel rising demand for defense-critical metals: Part 2
      In the second of a two-part series, Fastmarkets digs into the impact of global conflict on critical material supply chains.
      March 6, 2025
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      By Claire Patel-Campbell, Solomon Cefai, Jessica Long, Julienne Raboca
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    • Person, Steel, Clothing
      Trump’s trade policies and their role in boosting US steel industry competitiveness
      Trump’s steel tariffs aim to boost the US steel industry by taxing imported steel and encouraging domestic production. The goal is to make U.S. steel more competitive globally while addressing national security and trade concerns. However, the tariffs have caused international tension, reshaping trade ties and raising questions about costs for U.S. businesses relying on steel imports.
      March 6, 2025
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      By Alesha Alkaff
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    • steel scrap prices - Crane loading steel scrap at steel scrap yard
      US scrap trends outlook: March 2025
      Here are the key takeaways from market participants on US ferrous scrap metal prices, market confidence, inventory and more from our January survey.
      March 6, 2025
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      By the Fastmarkets team
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    Get the latest on potential port strikes in Sweden and how they could affect pulp and paper trade in the region.

    May 21, 2025
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    By: Fastmarkets Forest Products
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    UK-US trade deal threatens UK bioethanol and future SAF

    The UK’s domestic bioethanol industry could be at risk as a result of the recent trade deal announced between the UK and the US, industry members have warned.

    May 21, 2025
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    By: Timothy Worledge
    Base metals market update May 2025

    Read Fastmarkets’ monthly base metals market for May 2025 focusing on raw materials including copper, nickel aluminium, lead, zinc and tin.

    May 21, 2025
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    By: the Fastmarkets team
    What is Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and how does it fit into the renewable energy supply chain?

    Fastmarkets is due to launch a new European based sustainable aviation fuel price, but what is the significance of this renewable energy?

    May 20, 2025
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    By: Timothy Worledge
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