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Read the full transcript from episode 2, season 2 of Fast Forward podcast with Andrea Hotter, featuring William Adams and former Top Gear presenter Quentin Wilson.

March 28, 2025
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Final decision on open consultation on methodology review for PIX European Recovered Paper indices: pricing notice

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 methodology at this stage. This open consultation sought to ensure that our methodologies continue to reflect the physical market under indexation, in compliance with the International […]

March 28, 2025
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By Fastmarkets FOEX

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Open consultation on annual methodology review for US pig iron import assessment

This consultation, which is open until April 28, 2025, seeks to ensure that our methodologies continue to reflect the physical market, 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 find the […]

March 27, 2025
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By Janie Davies

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Delayed publication of Asia lithium technical grade prices

The prices were scheduled for publication at 4pm London time, but were published at 4:19pm. The following prices were affected:MB-LI-0028 Lithium carbonate 99% Li2CO3 min, technical and industrial grades, spot price cif China, Japan & Korea, $/kgMB-LI-0032 Lithium hydroxide monohydrate LiOH.H2O 56.5% LiOH min, technical and industrial grades, spot price cif China, Japan & Korea, $/kgMB-LI-0034 Lithium carbonate […]

March 27, 2025
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By Callum Perry

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Open consultation on methodology for European high carbon ferro-chrome price assessments

This consultation, which is open until April 28, 2025, seeks to ensure that our methodologies continue to reflect the physical market, 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. The prices under review […]

March 27, 2025
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By Janie Davies

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Final decision on open consultation on methodology review for aluminium P1020A premium in-whs dup, dp Rotterdam in relation to the EU’s CBAM

During the extended consultation, Fastmarkets received comprehensive and wide-ranging feedback from a broad cross-section of the P1020A value chain.The majority of the market feedback received during the consultation was in support of Proposal 1, with most participants preferring its simpler, more coherent mechanism of reflecting CBAM costs than Proposal 2. Proposal 1: Reporters may apply expert […]

March 27, 2025
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By Sayaka Kurata

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Final decision on open consultation on methodology review for aluminium primary foundry alloy silicon 7 ingot premium, ddp Germany and ddp Eastern Europe in relation to CBAM

The consultation was carried out between January 8, 2025, and March 14, 2025. During the extensive consultation, Fastmarkets received comprehensive and wide-ranging feedback from a broad cross-section of the PFA value chain. The majority of the market feedback received during the consultation supported Proposal 1, with most market participants preferring its simpler, more coherent mechanism for […]

March 27, 2025
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By Sayaka Kurata

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Final decision on open consultation on methodology review for aluminium extrusion billet premiums ddp Italy, ddp North Germany, ddp Spain in relation to CBAM

The consultation was carried out between December 12, 2024, and February 28, 2025. During the extensive consultation, Fastmarkets received comprehensive and wide-ranging feedback from a broad cross-section of the aluminium billet value chain. Proposal 1 was favored the most by market participants in the consultation, because of its simpler, more coherent mechanism for reflecting CBAM costs […]

March 27, 2025
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By Sayaka Kurata

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Launch of Polish recycled containerboard assessments

After a consultation period, Fastmarkets has launched these three assessments to complement the existing price series which already covers Germany, France, Italy, Spain and the UK. The price specifications are as follows: FP-CTB-0206 Containerboard, testliner 2, 140 g, delivered Poland, €/tonne Quantity: min 20 tonnes Basis weight: 140-g Location: Poland Incoterm: Free delivered to the […]

March 27, 2025
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Correction to aluminium ingot ADC 12 spot (MJP) price on March 26

Fastmarkets has corrected its MB-AL-0292 Aluminium ingot ADC 12 spot (MJP), cfr Japan, $/tonne price assessment, which was published incorrectly on Wednesday March 26 due to a typographical error. The price was initially published as $2,450-2,480 per tonne. This has since been corrected to $2,400-2,480 per tonne. Fastmarkets’ pricing database has been updated to reflect […]

March 26, 2025
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By Carman Chew

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China reliance on export-led steel growth threatened by global trade headwinds | SIFW 2025

The Chinese steel market is expected to remain reliant on export-led growth for the rest of 2025, amid poor domestic consumption and a lack of investor confidence in the property sector, delegates were told at the Singapore International Iron Ore Forum on Wednesday May 28.

June 6, 2025

By: Norman Fong

Latest flip-flopping over US tariffs increases uncertainty in European pulp & paper sector

Get insights into the European pulp & paper sector and how US tariff discussions could influence future trade agreements.

June 6, 2025

By: Fastmarkets Forest Products

Carbon markets updates: Oxy acquisition fuels R&D and Europe’s largest biorefinery expands production

The latest updates (April 2025) in the global carbon markets include ambitious projects and investment in innovation as Pakistan signs-off two carbon offset projects, Holocene gets acquired and biofuel producer Neste starts Rotterdam SAF output.

June 5, 2025

Seaborne iron ore price up amid increased trading

Seaborne iron ore prices are on the rise due to increased trading activity and stable market fundamentals, highlighting steady demand and opportunities for growth while emphasizing the importance of monitoring market trends to manage risks effectively.

June 5, 2025

By: Alice Li

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