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Delayed publication of Mexican scrap prices

The publication of Fastmarkets’ Mexican scrap prices was later than scheduled on Tuesday October 11 due to a reviewer error.

October 11, 2022
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By Grace Asenov

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Shanghai-bonded zinc stock data delayed until Monday October 10

Fastmarkets' monthly Shanghai bonded zinc stock data scheduled for Friday September 30 was updated on Monday October 10 instead due to delays in publishing during the recent public holiday in China.

October 11, 2022
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By Jinfan Yang

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Non-integrated boxboard suppliers set new price hikes in Brazil

Boxboard producers are raising prices to tackle costs and protect margins

October 11, 2022
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By Marina Faleiros

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Proposal to adjust Houston ferrous scrap [update]

Following a consultation period and market feedback, Fastmarkets has realigned its dealer selling price for turnings in Houston, effective from the October 2022 monthly settlement.

October 10, 2022
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By Sean Barry

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Further downside expected in US ferrous scrap trade

The United States ferrous scrap market remains depressed with some sellers no longer holding out hope that a bottom is near

October 10, 2022
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By Lisa Gordon

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European cartonboard markets battered by escalating energy prices amid slowing demand

Calming cartonboard markets continue to battle energy costs as price start to climb again in September

October 10, 2022
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By Fastmarkets Forest Products

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Sustainability ‘not yet a priority for long steel sector’

Buyers in the long steel sector cannot purchase green steel products and remain competitive unless their usage is written into legislation, sources told Fastmarkets on Friday October 7

October 10, 2022
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By India-Inés Levy

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Vale, SHS sign MoU to seek carbon-neutral steelmaking solutions

Brazilian iron ore producer Vale signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Germany-headquartered steel group Stahl-Holding-Saar (SHS) to seek carbon-neutral steelmaking solutions, the miner said on Thursday October 6

October 10, 2022
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By Renato Rostás

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Proposal to adjust steel HDG all-in assessment

Fastmarkets is proposing to adjust its weekly all-in assessment price for steel hot-dipped galvanized coil, following an amendment to the included zinc coating extras effective Thursday October 6.

October 6, 2022
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By Alesha Alkaff

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Direct-reduced iron ore pellet premium falls at the start of October on oversupply

The premium for direct-reduced (DR) iron ore pellet for shipment in October-December has dropped, mainly on oversupply, sources said in late September

October 6, 2022
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By Marina Shulga

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A new heavy rare earth is discovered in China’s Bayan Obo region

A new heavy rare earth mineral was discovered in China’s Bayan Obo district, in Baotou city of Inner Mongolia, according to the daily news released by the country’s Baogang group

January 16, 2024

By: the Fastmarkets team

Consumer trends on packaging and the importance of preparedness with Laurent Sellier, Smurfit Kappa

An interview with Laurent Sellier, CEO of Smurfit Kappa The Americas on changing packaging consumer behaviors and the key to preparedness for 2024

January 16, 2024

By: the Fastmarkets team

Mercedes-Benz steps up plans for lithium battery recycling with hydromet plant purchase

Major carmaker Mercedes-Benz has deepened its plans to expand operations in Europe’s lithium-ion battery recycling space with the order of a new hydrometallurgical plant to recover battery metals from black mass

January 15, 2024

By: Lee Allen

Wasde: Black Sea revisions add 2 million tonnes to global wheat balances

The latest Wasde report by the USDA tightened its view of US wheat balances but compensated for the trim with a significant upswing in global supply and stock figures

January 15, 2024

By: Timothy Worledge

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