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West needs clear policies, China cooperation for lithium success

The US and Europe must adopt long-term, consistent policies and should learn lessons from China, according to lithium industry experts speaking at Fastmarkets’ Lithium Supply and Battery Raw Materials Conference in Las Vegas, US, over June 22-25.

July 4, 2025
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By Fleur Ritzema

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PCA agrees deal to acquire Greif Containerboard for $1.8 bln in third major containerboard M&A deal

Learn about PCA's strategic acquisition of Greif's containerboard business and its impact on the packaging industry.

July 4, 2025
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By Gregory Rudder

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Arkansas lithium producers push forward after royalty approvals

Producers in Arkansas' Smackover Formation are advancing lithium extraction projects following recent regulatory approvals. Supported by oil and gas expertise and state incentives, the region is positioning itself as a key player in the US lithium supply chain.

July 4, 2025
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By Grace Asenov

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Correction to barley feed barley FOB Argentina on July 2

The corrections are as follows: AG-BRY-0004 Barley Feed barley FOB Argentina $/mt Incorrect prices: August $119.00 per tonne Corrected to: August $219.00 per tonne Fastmarkets’ pricing database has been updated to reflect this change. These prices are part of the Fastmarkets Ags Grains package. For more information or to provide feedback on this correction notice or […]

July 3, 2025
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By Mark Shenk

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Publication of Fastmarkets’ steel scrap No1 busheling, delivered mill Chicago assessment on Thursday July 3

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.

July 3, 2025
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By Amy Hinton

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Final decision on open consultation on methodology review for soybean CFR China (US Gulf)

This consultation was done as an adhoc methodology review process, aiming to better reflect the physical market under indexation, considering its reduced liquidity linked to the combination of seasonal demand patterns and the implementation of cross-border import tariffs between the US and China. No feedback was received during the consultation period and therefore Fastmarkets will […]

July 3, 2025
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By Eduardo Tinti

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Fastmarkets launches BeZero ratings-based carbon price assessments

Fastmarkets is proud to announce the launch of a groundbreaking suite of 12 BeZero ratings-based carbon price assessments.

July 3, 2025
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By Fastmarket team, Sam Carew

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US battery recyclers remain under pressure; refiners, producers squeezed under current market drivers

Battery recyclers remain under pressure, with tight margins among black mass producers and refiners amid a host of challenges for the industry, according to delegates at Fastmarkets Lithium Supply and Battery Raw Materials Conference 2025, which took place in Last Vegas, Nevada, from June 23-26

July 3, 2025
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By Kirstyn Petras

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US scrap trends outlook: July 2025

Here are the key takeaways from market participants on US ferrous scrap metal prices, market confidence, inventory and more from our July survey.

July 3, 2025
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By the Fastmarkets team

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Final decision on open consultation on methodology review for Global Pulp

Full details of the prices covered by this consultation can be found here: https://www.fastmarkets.com/insights/open-consultation-on-annual-methodology-review-for-global-pulp-pricing-notice/ During the consultation, Fastmarkets requested comments on whether current discount levels for US market pulp have grown too high and invited open-ended feedback on potential remedies moving forward. Feedback from the industry was mixed. Potential remedies suggested by the industry included […]

July 2, 2025
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By Bryan Smith

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TechMet launches fully owned trading arm, gets new Mercuria backing | Hotter Commodities

Critical minerals investment company TechMet Ltd is setting up a new trading arm, TechMet SCM, backed by additional investment from Mercuria Energy Trading.

August 29, 2025

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Liberty Steel hit with ArcelorMittal lawsuit amid $70m capital raise

ArcelorMittal Long Products Canada filed a $2.77 million claim in federal court in Peoria, Illinois against Liberty Steel & Wire Monday August 25 for unpaid purchases of billet shipped to Liberty’s Georgetown, South Carolina facility from September 2023 to the plant’s closing in April 2024.

August 29, 2025

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Vietnam, Brazil hardest hit by US decision on AD duties on CORE imports

Vietnam and Brazil were the most impacted by the US Department of Commerce’s final affirmative determination in the anti-dumping duty (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) investigations of corrosion-resistant steel products (CORE) from ten countries.

August 29, 2025

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