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    • Delayed publication of alumina index, fob Australia
      The publication of the following price was delayed for 10 minutes: MB-ALU-0002 Alumina index, fob Australia, $/tonne This price is a part of the Fastmarkets Base Metals package. For more information or to provide feedback on the delayed publication of this price or if you would like to provide price information by becoming a data submitter […]
      May 14, 2025
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      By James McKeigue
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    • Mexican metals supply chain
      What we learned at Fastmarkets’ Mexico Metals Outlook 2025
      The Mexico Metals Outlook 2025 conference explored challenges and opportunities in the steel, aluminum and scrap markets, focusing on tariffs, nearshoring, capacity growth and global trends.
      May 14, 2025
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      By Amy Hinton, Grace Asenov, Dan Hilliard
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    • Delayed publication of cobalt alloy grade, standard grade prices
      The publication of the affected prices was delayed for 17 minutes. The following metal prices were affected: MB-CO-0004 Cobalt alloy grade, in-whs Rotterdam, $/lb MB-CO-0005 Cobalt standard grade, in-whs Rotterdam, $/lb These prices are a part of the Fastmarkets minor metals price package. For more information or to provide feedback on the delayed publication of this price […]
      May 14, 2025
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      By Sofia Okun
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    • Smuggling of antimony: China launches crackdown
      China has launched a coordinated crackdown on the illegal export of strategic minerals under export control, such as antimony, gallium, germanium, tungsten and rare earths, the country’s Ministry of Commerce announced on Friday May 9.
      May 14, 2025
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      By Xiaoying Du
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    • cobalt stockpile
      Cobalt market cautious over Glencore-backed Cobalt Holdings plan for 6,000 tonnes purchase
      Cobalt Holdings plans to acquire 6,000 tonnes of cobalt. Following their $230M London Stock Exchange listing, this move secures a key cobalt reserve. With the DRC’s export ban affecting prices, the decision reflects shifting industry dynamics
      May 13, 2025
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      By Sofia Okun, Xiaoying Du
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    • US-China trade agreement
      US-China 90-day tariff deal brightens trade and economic outlook
      The recent US-China agreement to temporarily reduce tariffs is a major step for global trade, with tariffs on US goods entering China dropping from 125% to 10% and on Chinese goods entering the US decreasing from 145% to 30% starting May 14. While this has boosted markets and created optimism, key industries like autos and steel remain affected, leaving businesses waiting for clearer long-term trade policies.
      May 13, 2025
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      By Robert England
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    • Southern Yellow Pine
      European BEK pulp prices drop in April
      BEK pulp prices in Europe dropped $40/tonne in April, driven by US import tariff uncertainties and weaker demand in China.
      May 13, 2025
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      By Eva Nyman
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    • Proposal to amend frequency of Taiwan base metals premium and delivery timing for tin 99.99% ingot premium
      Fastmarkets proposes to amend the frequency of Taiwan base metals prices from biweekly to monthly, and the delivery timing for the tin 99.99% ingot premium from two weeks to four weeks.
      May 13, 2025
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      By Chay Chye Leng
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    • US-China metals trade
      Pause in US-China trade tensions inspires cautious optimism in Chinese non-ferrous metals markets
      The US-China trade truce announced on May 12 has brought cautious optimism to China’s non-ferrous metals markets, signaling a possible shift in global trade. Starting May 14, the removal of additional tariffs has impacted sectors like battery raw materials, minor metals and base metals such as zinc and nickel, with mixed reactions. While the improved sentiment has lifted futures prices and trade activity, the long-term effects remain unclear due to challenges like supply-demand pressures and export controls.
      May 13, 2025
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      By Carrie Shi, Dylan Duan, Sally Zhang, Sybil Pan, Chay Chye Leng, Shiyue Zhao, Zihao Li, Venus Wang, Nico Zhang, Eva Qi
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    • Biodiesel factory for renewable fuel production
      UCOME premium drops as Dutch biofuel compliance shifts demand
      Low physical demand and surplus SAF compliance tickets weigh down UCOME prices
      May 13, 2025
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      By Alexandra Chapman, Tom Hughes, the Fastmarkets team
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    Lethargic sales in most framing lumber markets despite anticipation of increased duties on imports from Canada

    Explore the latest trends in lumber markets as vacation time and economic uncertainty impact sales and trading activity.

    July 23, 2025
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    By: Joe Pruski
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    July 22, 2025
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    ACR’s ARR methodology approved under ICVCM’s CCPs, adds almost 3.8 million tCO2e of supply

    The Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (ICVCM) has approved ACR’s Afforestation and Reforestation of Degraded Lands, v 1.0-1.2 Afforestation, Reforestation and Revegetation (ARR) methodology under its Core Carbon Principles (CCP), ICVCM announced on Thursday July 17.

    July 22, 2025
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    By: Laura Roberts
    Overhead view of young trees being planted to grow a forest, China.
    CDR offtakes reach 61.5 mln tCO2e in H1; tech giants continue to drive demand

    Combined nature-based and durable carbon dioxide removal (CDR) offtakes totaled at least 61.5 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (tCO2e) in the first half of 2025, according to data compiled by Fastmarkets, with technology giants continuing to drive the bulk of demand.

    July 21, 2025
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    By: Laura Roberts
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