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    • Final decision on open consultation on methodology for secondary aluminium price assessments
      Full details of the prices covered by this consultation can be found here. No feedback was received during the consultation period and therefore no changes will be made to the methodologies at this stage. This consultation sought to ensure that our methodologies continue to reflect the physical market under indexation, in compliance with the International Organization […]
      April 16, 2025
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      By Sean Barry
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    • Final decision on open consultation on methodology for steel scrap price assessments, indices
      No feedback was received during the consultation period and therefore no changes will be made to the methodologies at this stage. Full details of the prices covered by this consultation can be found here. This consultation, sought to ensure that our methodologies continue to reflect the physical market under indexation, in compliance with the International Organization […]
      April 16, 2025
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      By Fastmarkets Staff
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    • Correction to aluminium P1020A premium, ddp Midwest US, rationale on April 16
      The MB-AL-0020 Aluminium P1020A premium, ddp Midwest US, US cents/lb rationale mistakenly quoted the London Metal Exchange cash/three month spread to be trading at a $0.15 per tonne contango at the time of assessment on Wednesday. That is now corrected to read that it was trading at a $37 per tonne contango at the time of assessment. […]
      April 16, 2025
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      By Yasemin Esmen
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    • Clarification of how to address tariffs in global pulp pricing
      Fastmarkets proposes to continue to publish all delivered prices net of tariffs. The specifics of the global pulp markets likely to be most affected are detailed below. Asia Fastmarkets’ prices for pulp imports into China are on a CIF basis. Consequently, Fastmarkets will continue to assess these prices net of tariffs. To date, US pulp […]
      April 16, 2025
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      By Fastmarkets Staff
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    • Amendment to the cobalt standard grade, in-whs Rotterdam brands
      Fastmarkets received an array of feedback regarding the proposed changes following the publication of the initial consultation on February 24 and the subsequent extension to the consultation on March 26 to April 9.   After carefully reviewing the feedback received, Fastmarkets has decided to proceed with the inclusion of Greatpower cut cathodes, Hanrui cut cathodes, Lygend cut cathodes, and […]
      April 16, 2025
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      By Alexander Cook
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    • Proposal to amend cobalt standard grade, in-whs Rotterdam brands
      A recent consultation sought feedback on the inclusion of brands into the cobalt standard grade brand list. The feedback received was mixed in its support of adding a powder brand; as a result, Fastmarkets is reopening part of the previous consultation to seek further feedback and clarity on the proposed change. Due to a limited […]
      April 16, 2025
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      By Fastmarkets Staff
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    • Amendment to name of steel scrap HMS 1&2 (80:20 mix), index, domestic, delivered UAE
      The decision follows a a one-month consultation, which started on Friday March 14 and ended on April 11, with the amendment taking effect from Wednesday April 16. No comments were submitted during the consultation period. Following the end of the consultation, the name of the index has been modified to steel scrap, sheared HMS 1&2 (80:20 mix), index, […]
      April 16, 2025
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      By Lee Allen
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    • Clarification of calendar for manganese ore semi carbonate index, 36.5% Mn, fob Port Elizabeth: pricing notice
      Fastmarkets wishes to clarify details around the following aspects of the pricing calendar for its MB-MNO-0002 manganese ore semi carbonate index, 36.5% Mn, fob Port Elizabeth. Fastmarkets will publish the MB-MNO-0002 manganese ore semi carbonate index, 36.5% Mn, fob Port Elizabeth, on Tuesday April 22 as a replacement for publication on the UK Good Friday public holiday […]
      April 16, 2025
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      Ukraine’s grain output to rise in 2025/26 as corn yields recover: sources
      Most Ukraine-based trade sources estimate the country’s crop output for the 2025/26 marketing year to be up from the previous year, with a significant increase expected for corn, while barley and wheat crops are forecast to be largely unchanged from 2024/25, Fastmarkets heard.
      April 16, 2025
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      By Masha Belikova
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    • Open consultation on annual methodology review for PIX Packaging GCC (Middle East) Price Indices: pricing notice
      This consultation, which is open until May 14, 2025 seeks to ensure that our methodologies continue to reflect the physical market under indexation, in compliance with the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) principles for Price Reporting Agencies (PRAs). This includes all elements of our pricing process, our price specifications and publication frequency. You can […]
      April 16, 2025
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      By Fastmarkets FOEX
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    The Brazilian National Energy Policy Council (CNPE) will increase the country’s biodiesel mandate to 15% starting on August 1, from the current blend of 14%, the council announced on Wednesday June 25. It will also increased the percentage of anhydrous ethanol in gasoline from 27% to 30%, also starting from August 1.

    June 30, 2025
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    By: Leticia Pakulski
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    Global wheat price commentary: US, European futures advance for first time in six sessions

    US and European wheat futures advanced for the first time in six sessions on Friday June 27 while market participants speculated that this week’s price declines were steeper than justified by market fundamentals and after China and the US confirmed that they reached a trade agreement.

    June 30, 2025
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    By: Fastmarket team
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    ‘Probably miscalculated’ assumptions at Kakula mine force Ivanhoe to overhaul entire Kamoa-Kakula complex, explains CEO Marna Cloete.

    June 27, 2025
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    By: the Fastmarkets team
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    June 27, 2025
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    By: Tom Hughes
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