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Brazilian traders using boron-added steel imports to avoid new trade defense tariffs

Brazil’s adoption earlier this year of trade defense strategies to manage the acquisition of imported steel prompted local traders and importers to look into adding boron to some materials, so as to avoid extra tariffs, domestic sources have told Fastmarkets.

August 23, 2024
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By Gabriela Brumatti

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Proposal to launch price assessment for US graphite flake

Fastmarkets proposes to launch a price assessment for graphite flake 94% C, -100 mesh, cif US ports, $/tonne.

August 22, 2024
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By Grace Asenov

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Delayed publication of Turkey steel scrap indices

The publication of Fastmarkets’ Turkey steel scrap indices for Thursday August 22 was delayed because of a reporter error.

August 22, 2024
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By Ross Yeo

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Launch of western GMA pallet prices

Fastmarkets has launched a series of six US pallet assessments in response to increased demand for price information for the ubiquitous industrial shipping platform.

August 22, 2024
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By the Fastmarkets team

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Delayed publication of Graphite amorphous 80% C, -200 mesh prices

The publication of Fastmarkets’ Graphite amorphous 80% C, -200 mesh prices for Thursday, August 15 were delayed due to a reporter error. Fastmarkets’ pricing database has been updated.

August 22, 2024
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By Solomon Cefai

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Import OCC prices in are Asia mixed, with European and Japanese up, but US down

In the week leading up to August 15, prices for old corrugated container (OCC) imports into Southeast Asia and Taiwan varied, leading to reduced demand and lower prices for US OCC in the region.

August 22, 2024
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By Nick Chang

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Chinese zinc smelters mull output cuts amid tighter supplies of zinc concentrates: sources

The China Zinc Smeltery Purchase Team (CZSPT) are discussing possible production cuts on the back of tighter supplies of zinc concentrates and weak demand, according to information provider Antaike.

August 22, 2024
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By Sally Zhang, Shiyue Zhao

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Total US RCP consumption rises by 1 million tons in the first half of the year, especially for OCC

US mills increased their consumption of recovered paper by 6.8% year-over-year, driven by a significant rise in demand for old corrugated containers (OCC) and mixed paper.

August 22, 2024
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By Megan Workman

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Sigma Lithium ‘pacing, not racing’ growth in current market environment | Hotter Commodities

Sigma Lithium is “pacing, not racing” the expansion of its capacity in the current lithium market cycle, but has an acceleration plan in case of an improvement in conditions, chief executive officer Ana Cabral said.

August 22, 2024
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By Andrea Hotter

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High-grade manganese ore prices to China dive amid falling alloy tender price and weak downstream demand

Seaborne prices for high-grade manganese ore delivered to China fell sharply in the week to Friday August 16, in the wake of growing resistance from buyers to high prices, Hebei Steel’s cut in August alloy tender price and reduced downstream demand

August 22, 2024
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By Tina Tong, Claire Patel-Campbell, the Fastmarkets team

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US publication schedule unchanged amid Jan 9 CME, NYSE amended trading

Fastmarkets will adhere to its regular US price publishing schedule on Thursday January 9, despite amendments to New York Stock Exchange and Chicago Mercantile Exchange trading hours on that date in observance of the passing of former US President James Carter.

January 8, 2025

By: Amy Hinton

Steel trade defense measures timeline in Latin America signals more actions in 2025 | 2025 preview

After a 2024 marked by calls for trade defense measures against “predatory and unfair” imports, the Latin American steel sector should see a rise in such measures in 2025, industry experts told Fastmarkets.

January 8, 2025

By: Gabriela Brumatti

Fastmarkets forecasts global crude steel production to increase year-on-year in 2025

Read more about how we expect a modest increase in 2025 levels of global crude steel production over 2024.

January 8, 2025

By: Kimberly Leppold

Green steel revolution: navigating a new frontier in 2025

Zero-carbon steel in 2025 will redefine pricing, markets and supply chains, and learn how the industry can adapt to this landmark innovation.

January 8, 2025

By: Andrew Wells

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