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    • Decision to suspend amendment of cobalt standard grade, in-whs Rotterdam price
      After an initial one-and-a-half-month consultation, followed by a further three-month consultation period on the proposed inclusion of a powder brand, and following market feedback and data analysis, Fastmarkets has determined that current market circumstances do not make the proposed amendment to the cobalt standard grade, in-whs Rotterdam, daily price assessment viable. This decision is not a judgement on the […]
      July 15, 2025
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      By Alexander Cook
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    • Launch of Indonesia nickel ore prices: pricing notice
      Fastmarkets launched two new price assessments for Indonesia’s domestic trade in nickel ore on Tuesday July 15. The two price assessments are for domestic trades of Indonesian laterite ores with 1.6% and 1.2% nickel content. Indonesia now accounts for 60% of the global nickel supplies and while there is an official government reference price, known […]
      July 15, 2025
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      By Dylan Duan, Laura Li
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    • Copper scrap
      US copper scrap markets look to transition to LME vs COMEX
      US copper scrap market participants are shifting from COMEX to LME pricing in response to extreme price volatility and a new 50% copper import tariff. The change is influencing discount formulas, export strategies and long-term trading dynamics across the sector.
      July 15, 2025
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      By Kirstyn Petras
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    • Proposal to launch nickel pig iron CIF China price assessment: pricing notice
      Nickel pig iron (NPI) is a key feedstock material used for stainless steel production, and the CIF has grown to become one of the mainstream trading methods for the Chinese market. The proposed price assessment will allow Fastmarkets to bring more transparency to the Chinese NPI market. Fastmarkets has been tracking spot and DDP China […]
      July 15, 2025
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      By Dylan Duan, Laura Li
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    • DRC cobalt export ban: When will market tightness hit?
      In the weeks following confirmation that the cobalt market will face an additional three months of no exports from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), metal prices have consolidated as participants point to the future for bullish sentiment.
      July 15, 2025
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      By Alexander Cook
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    • Proposal to discontinue US copper rod premium price assessment: pricing notice
      The proposal follows preliminary discussions with the market and internal analysis of price usage, which suggests low market liquidity and a lack of demand. Specifically, Fastmarkets is proposing to discontinue: MB-CU-0410 Copper rod premium, ddp Midwest US, US cents/lbQuality: Purity of 99.95-99.99%. Thicknesses of 8 millimeters or 0.3125 inchesQuantity: Min 25,000 poundsLocation: Delivered US MidwestUnit: US […]
      July 15, 2025
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      By Rae Boyadjis
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    • Decision to amend specifications of US copper cathode premium, all-in price
      After a month-long consultation period, Fastmarkets is amending the below specifications, following no negative feedback from market participants and internal data analysis. The following changes will take place: The new specifications are as follows, with amendments in italics: MB-CU-0002 Copper grade 1 cathode premium, ddp Midwest US, US cents/lb Quality: Grade A 99.9935% min copper cathode conforming to LME […]
      July 14, 2025
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      By Rae Boyadjis
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    • Delayed publication of aluminium P1020A (MJP) spot premium
      The publication of the affected price was delayed for 3 hours and 8 mins. The affected price was: MB-AL-0343 Aluminium P1020A (MJP) spot premium, cif Japan, $ per tonne This price is a part of the Fastmarkets aluminium Asia-Japan package. For more information, or to provide feedback on the delayed publication of this price, or if […]
      July 14, 2025
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      By Sayaka Kurata
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    • Trump's first 100 days steel tariffs impact
      Trump’s tariff on US imports from Brazil could profoundly affect pulp market
      Explore the implications of the 50% tariff on the pulp market, impacting trade dynamics and costs for industries reliant on pulp.
      July 14, 2025
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      By Jorge Barbosa
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    • Delayed publication of manganese ore seaborne prices
      The publication of the affected prices was delayed for 50 minutes. The following indices were published late: MB-MNO-0001 Manganese ore high grade index, cif Tianjin, $ per dmtu MB-MNO-0002 Manganese ore semi carbonate index, 36.5% Mn, fob Port Elizabeth, $/dmtu MB-MNO-0003 Manganese ore semi carbonate index, 36.5% Mn, cif Tianjin, $/dmtu These prices are a part of the […]
      July 11, 2025
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      By Holly Chant
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    The EU Commission has launched a call for evidence on Thursday August 28 on its methodology for calculating emissions embedded in Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) goods, the rules on the adjustment of CBAM certificates to reflect the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) free allocation and the rules on the deduction of the carbon price paid in a third country.

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    By: Laura Roberts
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    September 8, 2025
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    By: the Fastmarkets team
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    Explore the latest trends in packaging in the GCC region, including price fluctuations for recycled fiber-based containerboard in August.

    September 8, 2025
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    By: Mariam Icar
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    Asking whether airlines are doing their part to decarbonize their industry through sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) use is the wrong question, World Energy founder and chief executive officer Gene Gebolys told Fastmarkets on Wednesday August 27.

    September 8, 2025
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    By: Wendy Dulaney
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