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    • Water, Waterfront, Boat
      China announces new duties on US agricultural imports as US tariffs take effect
      China has announced additional tariffs of up to 15% on imports of US goods from March 10, with the new measures covering largely agricultural products, alongside restricted exports to 15 US companies, according to a notice posted by the country’s Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Commerce on Tuesday, March 4. Imports of agricultural goods […]
      March 4, 2025
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      By the Fastmarkets team, Regina Koh, Masha Belikova, Jenny Ma
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    • Delayed publication of base metals arbitrage assessments
      The following prices were affected:MB-CU-0361 Copper import arbitrage, $ per tonneMB-CU-0362 Copper import arbitrage, yuan per tonneMB-NI-0106 Nickel import arbitrage, $ per tonneMB-NI-0107 Nickel import arbitrage, yuan per tonneMB-ZN-0083 Zinc import arbitrage, $ per tonneMB-ZN-0084 Zinc import arbitrage, yuan per tonneMB-AL-0289 Aluminium import arbitrage, $ per tonneMB-AL-0290 Aluminium import arbitrage, yuan per tonne These prices are part of the Fastmarkets base metals package. […]
      March 4, 2025
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    • Plant, Tree, Fir
      Singapore’s correspondingly adjusted NBS carbon credit tender attracts 17 offers
      The tender was published by the Prime Minister’s Office Strategy Group on September 30, 2024, and it was scheduled to close in January before being extended. The tender stipulated that the credits must be delivered by February 2031 at the latest. The total value of all offers submitted exceeded 1.3 billion Singapore dollars ($1 billion). […]
      March 4, 2025
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      By Sam Carew
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    • Computer, Electronics, Laptop
      Native-species ARR projects still command premium to exotic-species projects
      Small volumes of around 3,000 tonnes of CO2 equivalent (tCO2e) of Panama ARR (VCS 2481) vintage 2017 were reported on offer at $32 per tCO2e. The volumes on offer represented more than half the circulating credits from that project-vintage pair. The supply of credits from the project is constrained. It has issued up to vintage […]
      March 4, 2025
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      By Sam Carew
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    • Delayed publication of Chinese battery-grade lithium hydroxide, lithium carbonate price averages
      The February monthly average and weekly averages between February 15 and 28 for the two prices (MB-LI-0040 and MB-LI-0036) were not calculated because of the error. This delay did not affect the publication of the actual daily assessments. Fastmarkets’ pricing database has been updated. These prices are a part of Fastmarkets’ industrial minerals package. For more information […]
      March 4, 2025
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    • Plant, Vegetation, Land
      How third-party indices are key to procurement contracts
      To navigate what can be a volatile market across paper packaging and wood products, gaining market-reflective and unbiased pricing information is crucial to safeguarding competition and fairness. Buyers need a neutral benchmark to enable the fairest and most accurate price for any given time. Some suppliers utilise their own cost-plus models, internal indices or pricing formulae. […]
      March 4, 2025
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      By Matt Graves
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    • Proposal to amend Titanium dioxide pigment, sulfate grade, fob China assessment: pricing notice
      Fastmarkets proposes to amend the frequency of its MB-TI-0009 Titanium dioxide pigment, sulfate grade, fob China, price assessment from weekly to fortnightly to reflect insufficient liquidity in the market to support weekly assessments. The proposed new specifications are laid out below with amendments in italics: MB-TI-0009 Titanium dioxide pigment, sulfate grade, fob China, $ per tonneQuality: […]
      March 4, 2025
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      By Jon Stibbs
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      Zinc market insights from IZA San Diego conference
      Presenters shared insights into zinc market dynamics at the International Zinc Association’s (IZA) International Zinc and Zinc Oxide conference held February 23-26 in San Diego.
      March 3, 2025
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      By Natasha Porter, Rae Boyadjis, the Fastmarkets team
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    • Railway, Train, Transportation
      Iron ore surplus in 2025: Market shake-up for Vale, Rio Tinto and China
      Iron ore markets face major shifts as an oversupply looms in 2025, driven by weak demand from Chinese steel mills and changing pricing trends. Key players like Vale and Rio Tinto are tackling challenges such as fluctuating shipments, blending practices in China, and a competitive global market.
      March 3, 2025
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      By Alice Li, Shu Yi Zheng, the Fastmarkets team
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    • Lumber, Wood, Hardwood
      Tariff threat pushes up lumber prices despite average demand
      The perpetually moving target of tariffs on Canadian lumber shipments to the US frustrated traders and had broad impacts on sales in many species. Despite middling demand, the threat of tariffs combined with relatively tight supplies left many prices higher for the week. The delay in announcement of preliminary AD rates by the Commerce Department […]
      March 3, 2025
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      By Joe Pruski, the Fastmarkets team
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    Top stories across markets
    UK, EU agree to work toward linking Emissions Trading Systems

    The UK and EU have agreed a Common Understanding to work toward linking their respective Emissions Trading Systems (ETS), the governments announced at the EU-UK summit in London on Monday May 19.

    May 20, 2025
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    By: Laura Roberts
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    UK rare earth metal maker LCM plans expansion in France

    Less Common Metals Ltd (LCM) is investing €110 million in a new facility in Lacq, France, to expand Europe’s rare earth metals supply chain. This initiative is part of efforts to develop rare earth processing capabilities in France, supporting industries such as electric vehicles and energy generation.

    May 20, 2025
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    By: Caroline Messecar
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    DRC prepares for new decision on cobalt export ban in June

    The DRC is set to decide on the future of its cobalt export ban on June 22, potentially extending, modifying or ending the policy. Aimed at boosting local refining and value creation, the ban has left global markets uncertain, with stakeholders calling for clarity as cobalt prices fluctuate and concerns over long-term demand grow.

    May 19, 2025
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    By: Alexander Cook
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    Sustainability reporting gains ground among Chinese ferro-alloys producers

    Fastmarkets’ Tina Tong discusses adopting ESG practices for a sustainable ferro-alloys future

    May 19, 2025
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    By: Tina Tong
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