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Battery raw materials market update March 2025

Read Fastmarkets' monthly battery raw materials market update for March 2025, focusing on raw materials including lithium, cobalt, nickel, graphite and more

March 14, 2025
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By the Fastmarkets team

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Early publication of titanium dioxide pigment, sulfate grade, fob China

The assessment was published at 3:58pm London time instead of the scheduled time of 4pm. The data submission window had already closed, and the data collection and price assessment were not affected by the early publication. MB-TI-0009 titanium dioxide pigment, sulfate grade, fob China, $ per tonne This price is a part of the Fastmarkets Industrial […]

March 13, 2025
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By Jon Stibbs

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Delayed publication of CIS, Europe pig iron, Europe HBI assessments

The prices were published at 5:47pm London time, instead of the scheduled time before 4 pm. The following prices were published late: MB-IRO-0002 Pig iron export, fob main port Black Sea, CIS, $/tonneMB-IRO-0014 Pig iron import, cfr Italy, $/tonneMB-FE-0004 Hot-briquetted iron, cfr Italian ports, $/tonne These prices are a part of the Fastmarkets Steel Raw Materials Physical Prices […]

March 13, 2025
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By Julia Bolotova

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Delay to base metal rand fixing prices

A second pricing notice will follow when the pricing database has been updated. The following prices have been affected by this:MB-AL-0256 Aluminium fixing price for LME trade, rand/tonne MB-CU-0338 Copper fixing price for LME trade, rand/tonne MB-PB-0064 Lead fixing price for LME trade, rand/tonne MB-NI-0093 Nickel fixing price for LME trade, rand/tonne MB-SN-0005 Tin rand fixing price for LME trade, […]

March 13, 2025
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Tariff uncertainty stuns US aluminium spot market

The US aluminium market faces growing instability as ongoing tariff adjustments take a toll on cross-border trade with Canada. This article examines how uncertain policies are driving pricing risks, creating volatility in premiums, and forcing industry players to pause transactions.

March 13, 2025
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By Yasemin Esmen

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How Section 232 steel tariffs are reshaping the US supply chain and manufacturing industry

The expansion of Section 232 steel tariffs is creating ripples across the US supply chain, affecting industries far and wide. From the escalating cost of raw materials to shifts in demand and production strategies, businesses are adjusting to the new realities of a tariff-driven market.

March 13, 2025
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By Dan Hilliard

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US steel tariffs: What we know, what’s at stake, and why it matters

US steel tariffs have sparked strong reactions, reshaping global trade and leaving the steel market in flux. This article explores the key impacts of these tariffs on market trends, industry players, and trade policies. From policy goals to resulting uncertainties, gain insight into how these measures are influencing the future of steel and global markets.

March 13, 2025
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By the Fastmarkets team

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Open consultation on annual methodology review for PIX Paper Price Indices

This consultation, which is open until April 10, 2025 seeks to ensure that our methodologies continue to reflect the physical market under indexation, in compliance with the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) principles for Price Reporting Agencies (PRAs). This includes all elements of our pricing process, our price specifications and publication frequency. You can […]

March 13, 2025
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By Fastmarkets FOEX

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Glencore calls for EU action to bridge gaps in critical minerals recycling

As demand for critical minerals rises, Glencore points to gaps in EU recycling infrastructure while using coal revenues to fund its transition strategy. During an industry event in London, the company's sustainability head outlined practical barriers to mineral recycling even as questions persist about its own transition timeline.

March 13, 2025
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By Julienne Raboca

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Publication of Fastmarkets’ Steel scrap No1 busheling, delivered mill Chicago assessment on Wednesday March 12

This price is part of the Fastmarkets Scrap package. For more information on our North America Ferrous Scrap methodology and specifications please click here. To get in touch about access to this price assessment, please contact customer.success@fastmarkets.com.

March 12, 2025
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By Amy Hinton

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UPM scraps plans to develop second biofuels refinery in Rotterdam

The announcement comes amid wider reports of general market uncertainty in the European biodiesel space, as producers struggle to operate profitably against a backdrop of consistently high feedstock prices. “The complexity of a multi-feedstock greenfield investment leading to comparatively high capital (CAPEX) and operating (OPEX) costs, combined with a market that demands competitive production economics, […]

June 4, 2025

By: Alexandra Chapman

Packaging GCC index for testliner slightly up in May

Get insights on RCCM market trends in the GCC for May. Prices remain stable, with some signs of increased demand noted.

June 4, 2025

By: Mariam Icar

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June 4, 2025

By: Kim Nguyen

Ambitious investment in scrap-intensive sectors a boon for Mexican non-ferrous secondary markets

Mexico’s strategic role in automotive nearshoring is fueling demand for recycled aluminium, with investment in scrap-intensive sectors boosting its non-ferrous secondary markets. Despite tariff uncertainties, USMCA compliance and EV production growth continue to attract global manufacturers.

June 3, 2025

By: Amy Hinton

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