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The relationship between spodumene and lithium salts takes centre stage in Shanghai

The disconnect between spodumene and lithium salts prices has become a major focus in the global battery raw materials market, as discussed at the 2025 Fastmarkets conference in Shanghai. Factors like new pricing mechanisms, spodumene auctions and shifting supply-demand trends highlight the need for improved risk management tools and price transparency.

April 3, 2025
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By Zihao Li, Callum Perry

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Delayed publication of Aluminium P1020A (MJP) spot premium

The publication of Fastmarkets’ MB-AL-0343 Aluminium P1020A spot premium, cif main Japanese ports (MJP) assessment for Wednesday April 2 was delayed because of a reporter error. Fastmarkets’ pricing database has been updated. The following price was affected:MB-AL-0343: Aluminium P1020A (MJP) spot premium, cif Japan, $/tonne The price is a part of the Fastmarkets base metals […]

April 3, 2025
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By Chay Chye Leng

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Trump’s boldest move yet: Reciprocal tariffs reshape global trade and fortify US steel industry

The Trump administration has introduced reciprocal tariffs, matching about half the rates imposed by US trade partners, with a minimum of 10%, to boost domestic industries and achieve "economic independence." While praised by US steel manufacturers for protecting jobs, the effect on trade relationships with partners like Canada and Mexico remains uncertain.

April 3, 2025
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By Alesha Alkaff, Dan Hilliard

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Navigating price volatility in the forest products market – read our whitepaper

Keeping up to date in the ever-shifting landscape of the forest industry is crucial for professionals to make sense of the market

April 3, 2025
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By the Fastmarkets team

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Fastmarkets to add 12 new pallet assessments

Fastmarkets is making clarifying changes to the names of six current pallet assessments (listed below) and adding 12 new pallet price assessments.

April 2, 2025
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By the Fastmarkets team

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Delayed publication of Turkish steel scrap import indices

The publication of Fastmarkets’ Turkish steel scrap import indices was delayed on Wednesday April 2 because of a technical fault. Fastmarkets’ pricing database has been updated. The following prices were affected: MB-STE-0416 Steel scrap HMS 1&2 (80:20 mix) North Europe origin, cfr Turkey, $/tonne MB-STE-0417 Steel scrap HMS 1&2 (80:20 mix) US origin, cfr Turkey, […]

April 2, 2025
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By Cem Turken

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Amendment to titanium dioxide sulfate grade assessment frequency

After a consultation period, Fastmarkets has amended the frequency of its MB-TI-0009 Titanium dioxide pigment, sulfate grade, fob China, price assessment from weekly to fortnightly. The new fortnightly frequency will start on April 3, with the subsequent assessment on April 17. MB-TI-0009 Titanium dioxide pigment, sulfate grade, fob China, $ per tonneQuality: Sulfate gradeQuantity: Min 20 tonnesLocation: fob ChinaTiming: SpotUnit: $ […]

April 2, 2025
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By Jon Stibbs

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Delayed publication of iron ore DR grade pellet premium

The publication of Fastmarkets’ iron ore DR-grade pellet premium, quarterly contract was delayed due to a reporter’s error. Fastmarkets’ pricing database has been updated. The MB-IRO-0077 Iron ore DR-grade pellet premium, quarterly contract was published on Wednesday April 2 – the second working day of the quarter, while usually it is published on the first […]

April 2, 2025
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By Marina Shulga

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Delayed publication of iron ore daily prices: pricing notice

MB-IRO-0008 Iron ore 62% Fe fines, cfr QingdaoMB-IRO-0144 62% Fe low-alumina fines, cfr QingdaoMB-IRO-0009 Iron ore 65% Fe Brazil-origin fines, cfr QingdaoMB-IRO-0017 Iron ore 58% Fe fines high-grade premium index, cfr QingdaoMB-IRO-0015 Iron ore 58% Fe fines, cfr QingdaoMB-IRO-0010 62.5% Fe Australia-origin lump ore premium, cfr QingdaoThese prices are part of the Fastmarkets’ steelmaking raw […]

April 2, 2025
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By Norman Fong

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Launch of four prices for tissue jumbo rolls in Brazil

Fastmarkets has launched four price assessments for tissue jumbo rolls in Brazil on Tuesday April 1.

April 1, 2025
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By Jorge Barbosa

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Electra’s cobalt feedstock tests aim to expand NA supply for EV batteries

Electra Battery Materials Corp announced on Thursday July 31 that it is starting metallurgical testing on cobalt feedstocks at its historic Cobalt Camp in Ontario and at its Iron Creek, Idaho cobalt and copper project to expand North American supply of critical minerals contained in lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles (EVs).

August 8, 2025

By: Carrie Shi

Optimism increasing in Australian wheat market, amid July rains

The forecast for the new wheat crop in Australia improved as rain finally brought relief to most of the producing regions in the country, Fastmarkets learned.

August 7, 2025

By: Masha Belikova

Fastmarkets expands heavy rare earth price suite in Europe to support established and emerging markets

Fastmarkets, a leading global provider of commodity pricing, news and market intelligence, has launched three additional weekly heavy rare earth product prices in Europe, building on the success of the first Gadolinium Oxide 99.99%-99.999% ex-warehouse Rotterdam price introduced in May. The new additions include: Ramón Barúa Costa, CEO of Aclara Resources, emphasized the significance of […]

August 7, 2025

By: Yolande Peters

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PIX Packaging GCC indices for testliner, fluting slightly up in July

Find out how the GCC region’s recycled containerboard prices have trended in July, reflecting steady market conditions.

August 6, 2025

By: Mariam Icar

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