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Publication of LME closing, official nickel prices

Fastmarkets is publishing the below statement from the London Metal Exchange in relation to the publication of official and closing prices for nickel.

March 17, 2022
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A purchasing manager’s guide to offsetting price risk exposure

As a purchasing manager, you might have learned that it’s prudent to “buy when you can, not when you need to.” This saying is pertinent because once input prices start to rise, finding a source at a reasonable price can be challenging. One way to mitigate your risk of increasing costs is to use a […]

March 17, 2022
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By David Becker

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Russian paper import ban could pressure supply in Latin America

Despite low market share in Latin America, market participants anticipate collateral effects of Ukraine conflict

March 17, 2022
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By Marina Faleiros

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Hide tanners fear disruption of leather orders due to production slowdowns in the automotive industry

As supply crisis hits major automakers following geopolitical tensions in Eastern Europe, demand for leather may be negatively affected

March 17, 2022
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By Alexandra Watts

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Lack of direct sanctions against Russian aluminium fails to halt rapid advance of premiums in Europe

The European aluminium industry fretted over the availability of Russian material the last time sanctions were applied in 2018, but with premiums already pushing to near all-time highs following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, it's clear the market's reaction is very different this time around.

March 17, 2022
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By Imogen Dudman

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PRICING NOTICE: Correction to LWC Offset Reels, Germany prices

Fastmarkets has corrected its LWC Offset Reels, Germany prices, which were published incorrectly on March 17, 2022 due to an error. 17 Lightweight Coated (LWC) Offset Reels 60 g Euro/tonne Date of publication: March 17, 2022 Incorrect price: 950-1,200 Corrected to: 880-1,200 Date changed: March 17, 2022 466 Lightweight Coated (LWC) Offset Reels 57 g […]

March 17, 2022
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Major MMK shareholder sanctioned by EU

The major shareholder in Magnitogorsk Iron & Steel Works (MMK) is among the individuals named in the European Union's fourth round of sanctions to be imposed since Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

March 16, 2022
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By Vlada Novokreshchenova

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Europe steel sections prices jump on soaring HRC costs, low availability

The price of steel hollow sections in the European domestic market jumped sharply again this week amid soaring costs and limited availability of hot-rolled coil (HRC) feedstock, sources told Fastmarkets on Wednesday March 16

March 16, 2022
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By Ross Yeo

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Appraising global wheat supply options amid Black Sea supply loss

Global wheat markets react to the Russia-Ukraine conflict

March 16, 2022
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Brazil announces National Fertilizer Plan to reduce dependency on imports

On Friday, the country presented new measures in an effort to overcome challenges and maintain its agribusiness

March 16, 2022
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By Marcela Caetano

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Mercedes-Benz, Steel Dynamics rev up green auto steel relationship

German automaker Mercedes-Benz has signaled its preference for greener steel in the US alongside a commitment to 50,000 tonnes per year from long-time supplier Steel Dynamics Inc (SDI)

September 19, 2023

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Offshore wind industry in need of rare earth magnets

Demand for neodymium rare earth magnets from the offshore wind power industry is set to soar in the next decade if decarbonization plans are realized

September 19, 2023

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Fastmarkets unveils eight new black mass prices

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EnergyX moves closer to commercial lithium production in the Americas

EnergyX expects that its five lithium refinery demonstration plants in North and South America will all be up and running within the next 12 months, bringing the company one step closer to commercialized direct-lithium-extraction (DLE) production, according to chief executive officer Teague Egan. Egan told Fastmarkets that the demonstration plants are being developed in:California’s Salton […]

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