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Neo adds heavy rare earth line, opens EV motor magnet plant

Canadian specialty materials producer Neo Performance Materials officially launched a sintered neodymium iron boron (NdFeB) magnet plant in Narva, Estonia, on Friday September 19, and announced the completion of Europe's first dysprosium and terbium oxide production line.

September 22, 2025
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By Caroline Messecar

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Cobalt export quotas: DRC sets limits to rebalance global supply

The Democratic Republic of Congo has introduced cobalt export quotas following the suspension period, setting limits on shipments while outlining future allocations. The policy is designed to balance global supply and demand while supporting the country’s ambition to develop domestic processing capacity.

September 22, 2025
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By Alexander Cook

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Navigating the carbon market: an expert discussion with Fastmarkets economists

From voluntary credits to new compliance schemes, businesses face a growing need for clear, reliable information to navigate the carbon market landscape. How can you distinguish high-quality credits from the rest? What impact will new regulations like the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) have on your supply chain? This interview has the answers.

September 22, 2025
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By Stuart Evans, Sam Carew

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Open consultation on Fastmarkets’ black mass price assessment specifications

Fastmarkets is inviting feedback on the methodology specifications on most of its black mass payables indicators following recent changes to quality and moisture content of materials being traded on the spot market. The purpose of this review is to ensure that the assessments continue to accurately reflect prevailing market conditions in the rapidly-changing black mass […]

September 19, 2025
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By Fastmarkets pricing team

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Mexican steel: Tariff shifts could have “mixed effects” on industry

Mexico will impose tariffs on around 1,400 imported products from countries with which it does not have a trade agreement, according to Mexican government officials, in a move that industry sources say signals alignment with the US but could have “mixed effects” for the steel industry.

September 19, 2025
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By Rachel McGuire, Nina Gattis, the Fastmarkets team

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Extension of the consultation period for the amendment to steel reinforcing bar domestic, exw Italy, €/tonne

Fastmarkets is extending the consultation period for its proposal to amend the specifications of its weekly price assessment for MB-STE-0037 Steel reinforcing bar (Rebar) domestic, exw Italy, €/tonne amid diverse feedback. Fastmarkets initially proposed a transition from an assessment of an effective price to an assessment of a base price alongside the provision of official extras in […]

September 19, 2025
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By Vlada Novokreshchenova

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Automobile sales: China targets a 3% growth in 2025

China set a higher target for automobile sales in 2025 compared with a year earlier, with the country aiming to keep the upward momentum in 2026, according to a notice published by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) on Friday September 12.

September 19, 2025
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By Jessica Zong

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Pallets in the FMCG industry: A key component to every supply chain

Find out how pallets in the FMCG industry contribute to smooth handling, storage, and transportation of goods.

September 19, 2025
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By Fastmarkets Forest Products, Antonio Gallotta

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CORSIA outlook: demand tailwinds meet supply headwinds in carbon credits

Airlines under CORSIA face significant and uncertain carbon credit costs as international aviation recovers, with demand projected to exceed supply to 2027, driven by growth in international aviation sector and a shortage of eligible projects.

September 19, 2025
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By Josh Cowley

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The global race for battery supply chain control

The global battery supply chain race is transforming economic influence, with gigafactories, raw material sourcing and recycling strategies shaping the future of electrification and energy storage

September 18, 2025
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By the Fastmarkets team

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Saudi Arabian miner Maaden seeks to double output, global reach under CEO Wilt: LME Week 2025

Saudi Arabia’s ambition to become a global mining powerhouse is no longer only a vision; it is now a sprint. Robert Wilt, chief executive officer of Maaden, outlined the company’s rapid transformation into one of the world’s largest diversified miners, driven by speed, scale and technology.

October 17, 2025

By: Xiaoying Du

Iron ore the new pawn in global geopolitics as China pushes yuan payments

Iron ore is now the new pawn in international geopolitics, with China now pushing yuan-based payments for imported iron ore

October 17, 2025

By: Paul Lim

Freeport targets 2026 copper concentrates terms above $21.25 benchmark with floor-cap system: LME Week

Freeport’s 2026 copper concentrate contracts introduce a higher floor-cap pricing structure that redefines industry benchmarks. The negotiations highlight broader shifts in global copper supply, smelting economics and pricing frameworks.

October 16, 2025

By: Julienne Raboca

New vs used pallets: The path to sustainability

Explore the benefits of buying new vs used pallets and their impact on sustainability in the packaging industry.

October 16, 2025

By: Fastmarkets Forest Products

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