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One year on – after invasion of Ukraine, Russian steel output, exports drop less than expected

Russia’s output of steel products, local demand and export sales all dropped in 2022 due to trading sanctions imposed after its invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022 – but the reductions were smaller than the markets expected

February 27, 2023
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By Vlada Novokreshchenova, Elina Virchenko, Marina Shulga

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Correction to cobalt hydroxide index 30% Co min, cif China

Fastmarkets has corrected its cobalt hydroxide index 30% Co min, cif China, which was published incorrectly on Friday February 24 due to an error.

February 24, 2023
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By Justin Yang

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European steel plate market: One year on – effects from Russia’s war in Ukraine

One year since Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, 2022, Fastmarkets’ roundup of the key challenges facing the European steel plate market arising from the consequent war

February 24, 2023
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By Julia Bolotova

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Western fir sheathing prices rise after extended lull

We give an update on the price increases for North American western fir sheathing

February 24, 2023
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By Gary Zauner

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BHP calls for ‘long overdue’ reform of LME metal delivery rules

Australian mining giant BHP has added to the growing industry pressure on the London Metal Exchange to reform its benchmark nickel price to make it more reflective of the physical market

February 24, 2023
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By Callum Perry

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US Southern Pine exports to Mexico hit 30-year high in 2022

A record-setting surge in Southern Pine exports to Mexico propelled total US softwood lumber shipments to a 30-year high in 2022

February 23, 2023
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By Peter Malliris

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El Niño expected to bring “normal” wheat crop in Australia

The climate event will likely end Australia's period of record-breaking harvests

February 23, 2023
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By Masha Belikova

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Linerboard prices fall another $20 on domestic market in North America

Box contacts are unsure about what March will bring as linerboard prices tumble for four straight months

February 23, 2023
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By Gregory Rudder

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Sappi NA in price protection mode as CFS paper mill inventories shoot up by 43% in January

Demand for CFS paper has slowed as printing and writing paper buyers in North America continue to work through their inventories

February 22, 2023
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By Renata Mercante

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Tirupati ramps up Madagascar graphite flake capacity

Tirupati Graphite has commissioned a new 18,000 tonnes per year unit to bring its overall flake graphite production capacity to 30,000 tpy, the company has reported

February 22, 2023
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By Jon Stibbs

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Codelco to choose Maricunga lithium partner in Q1 2025, chairman says | Hotter Commodities

Codelco will make a choice on a partner for its lithium properties in the Maricunga salt flat in Chile’s Atacama region in the first quarter of 2025, the chairman of the state-owned producer said on Monday, April 15

April 16, 2024

By: Andrea Hotter

Authorities opt for market stability over ban on Russian metal | Hotter Commodities

Russian brands of metal produced after Saturday April 13 can no longer be delivered to the London Metal Exchange or CME Group following the imposition of new sanctions by the UK and the US

April 15, 2024

By: Andrea Hotter

More copper smelting reductions likely amid current TCs, Antofagasta CEO says | Hotter Commodities

More copper smelters are likely to reduce capacity amid record-low spot treatment and refining charges (TCs/RCs), the chief executive of Chile-based copper miner Antofagasta Minerals said

April 15, 2024

By: Andrea Hotter

What do US election years mean for the aluminium midwest premium?

Andy Farida, Fastmarkets base metals research analyst, looks at the effect of the US elections on US aluminium prices

April 15, 2024

By: Andy Farida

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