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    • Abu Dhabi’s IRH Trading is accelerating its copper trading expansion, targeting 1 million tonnes per year by 2030. Backed by strategic mining assets in Africa and sovereign capital, the company aims to strengthen its global presence in metals trading while fostering long-term partnerships.
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    • The following assessment was published late: AG-PLM-0009 Crude palm oil FOB Malaysia. The price was $1,172 per tonne. This price is part of the Fastmarkets Oils, Fats and Biofuels package. For more information or to provide feedback on the delayed publication of this price or if you would like to provide price information by becoming a […]
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    • The International Trade Centre and Global Battery Alliance have partnered to advance digital infrastructure and develop frameworks for battery passport certification. The initiative supports global standards for sustainability, transparency and traceability across the battery value chain.
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    • Explore the shift in boxboard trade patterns as new EU regulations redefine market dynamics for Asian exporters with opportunities in Latin America.
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    • Ukrainian corn prices have been stable to firm for the new crop since such prices appeared in the market, although in the past two weeks a slow decline has been seen while the harvest progresses. But this was not considered to be enough to keep the origin competitive, trade sources told Fastmarkets on Tuesday October 7.
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    • After a one-month consultation period, which ended on Wednesday October 8, Fastmarkets has decided to launch the two new containerboard prices to enhance its coverage of the Indonesian market. Indonesia, with Southeast Asia’s biggest economy and a gross domestic product of $1.4 trillion, has thriving e-commerce and export sectors which depend on corrugated packaging. The […]
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    • This price is a 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.
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    • Fastmarkets is amending its pricing schedule for the following assessments in the fourth quarter of 2025. Southeast Asia RCP – Imports (RCP SEA) The following price assessments are affected: The October 10 assessment has been moved to October 17. The October 24 assessment has been moved to October 31. The November 7 assessment has been […]
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    • Charter Steel is strengthening its partnerships with automotive manufacturers and fastener companies through advanced CHQ steel production and domestic sourcing.
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    • After a consultation period, Fastmarkets will clarify and amend some of the specifications for MB-ZN-0005 Zinc SHG min 99.995% ingot premium, ddp Midwest US, US cents/lb; MB-PB-0006 Lead 99.97% ingot premium, ddp Midwest US, US cents/lb; MB-SN-0011 Tin grade A min 99.85% ingot premium, ddp Midwest US, $/tonne; MB-NI-0240 Nickel 4×4 cathode premium, delivered Midwest US, US cents/lb; MB-NI-0241 Nickel briquette premium, delivered Midwest US, US cents/lb; and the corresponding all-in prices for all of these, including the quality, unit and location.
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    At the recent Berlin ECE commodities event, two major themes dominated discussions: the surprising stability of Ukrainian domestic corn prices despite bearish forecasts, and growing concerns over Egypt’s state grain procurement process.

    The ongoing US government shutdown is reshaping the steel industry as stalled federal projects, delayed contracts and budget uncertainty ripple through domestic supply chains. With infrastructure spending on hold, producers are confronting weaker demand and rising pressure across the broader manufacturing sector.

    Harena Resources is staking a claim in Madagascar’s rare earths sector, intending to supply the US amid rising global demand and the continued dominance of Chinese producers, the company’s chairman has told Fastmarkets.

    The US tungsten supply chain is entering a period of transformation as defense-related funding, new domestic projects, and global trade restrictions reshape market dynamics. The growing focus on national security and critical minerals is driving fresh momentum in US tungsten production.

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