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    • Outdoors, Nature, Countryside
      The relationship between spodumene and lithium salts takes centre stage in Shanghai
      The disconnect between spodumene and lithium salts prices has become a major focus in the global battery raw materials market, as discussed at the 2025 Fastmarkets conference in Shanghai. Factors like new pricing mechanisms, spodumene auctions and shifting supply-demand trends highlight the need for improved risk management tools and price transparency.
      April 3, 2025
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      By Zihao Li, Callum Perry
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    • Delayed publication of Aluminium P1020A (MJP) spot premium
      The publication of Fastmarkets’ MB-AL-0343 Aluminium P1020A spot premium, cif main Japanese ports (MJP) assessment for Wednesday April 2 was delayed because of a reporter error. Fastmarkets’ pricing database has been updated. The following price was affected:MB-AL-0343: Aluminium P1020A (MJP) spot premium, cif Japan, $/tonne The price is a part of the Fastmarkets base metals […]
      April 3, 2025
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      By Chay Chye Leng
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    • Trump's first 100 days steel tariffs impact
      Trump’s boldest move yet: Reciprocal tariffs reshape global trade and fortify US steel industry
      The Trump administration has introduced reciprocal tariffs, matching about half the rates imposed by US trade partners, with a minimum of 10%, to boost domestic industries and achieve "economic independence." While praised by US steel manufacturers for protecting jobs, the effect on trade relationships with partners like Canada and Mexico remains uncertain.
      April 3, 2025
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      By Alesha Alkaff, Dan Hilliard
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      Navigating price volatility in the forest products market – read our whitepaper
      Keeping up to date in the ever-shifting landscape of the forest industry is crucial for professionals to make sense of the market
      April 3, 2025
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      By the Fastmarkets team
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    • Fastmarkets to add 12 new pallet assessments
      Fastmarkets is making clarifying changes to the names of six current pallet assessments (listed below) and adding 12 new pallet price assessments.
      April 2, 2025
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      By the Fastmarkets team
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    • Delayed publication of Turkish steel scrap import indices
      The publication of Fastmarkets’ Turkish steel scrap import indices was delayed on Wednesday April 2 because of a technical fault. Fastmarkets’ pricing database has been updated. The following prices were affected: MB-STE-0416 Steel scrap HMS 1&2 (80:20 mix) North Europe origin, cfr Turkey, $/tonne MB-STE-0417 Steel scrap HMS 1&2 (80:20 mix) US origin, cfr Turkey, […]
      April 2, 2025
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      By Cem Turken
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    • Amendment to titanium dioxide sulfate grade assessment frequency
      After a consultation period, Fastmarkets has amended the frequency of its MB-TI-0009 Titanium dioxide pigment, sulfate grade, fob China, price assessment from weekly to fortnightly. The new fortnightly frequency will start on April 3, with the subsequent assessment on April 17. MB-TI-0009 Titanium dioxide pigment, sulfate grade, fob China, $ per tonneQuality: Sulfate gradeQuantity: Min 20 tonnesLocation: fob ChinaTiming: SpotUnit: $ […]
      April 2, 2025
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      By Jon Stibbs
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    • Delayed publication of iron ore DR grade pellet premium
      The publication of Fastmarkets’ iron ore DR-grade pellet premium, quarterly contract was delayed due to a reporter’s error. Fastmarkets’ pricing database has been updated. The MB-IRO-0077 Iron ore DR-grade pellet premium, quarterly contract was published on Wednesday April 2 – the second working day of the quarter, while usually it is published on the first […]
      April 2, 2025
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      By Marina Shulga
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    • Delayed publication of iron ore daily prices: pricing notice
      MB-IRO-0008 Iron ore 62% Fe fines, cfr QingdaoMB-IRO-0144 62% Fe low-alumina fines, cfr QingdaoMB-IRO-0009 Iron ore 65% Fe Brazil-origin fines, cfr QingdaoMB-IRO-0017 Iron ore 58% Fe fines high-grade premium index, cfr QingdaoMB-IRO-0015 Iron ore 58% Fe fines, cfr QingdaoMB-IRO-0010 62.5% Fe Australia-origin lump ore premium, cfr QingdaoThese prices are part of the Fastmarkets’ steelmaking raw […]
      April 2, 2025
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      By Norman Fong
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    • Launch of four prices for tissue jumbo rolls in Brazil
      Fastmarkets has launched four price assessments for tissue jumbo rolls in Brazil on Tuesday April 1.
      April 1, 2025
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      By Jorge Barbosa
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    Fastmarkets launches 61% iron ore index to track pricing shifts

    The playing field for global iron ore brands could be poised to be leveled, given a recent announcement on lower iron content in a key mainstream Australian direct shipping ore, iron ore market participants told Fastmarkets, adding that the development could narrow the price disparities between major Australian mid-grade iron ore brands.

    June 13, 2025
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    By: Paul Lim
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    Key raw materials and the cost of fast-moving consumer goods

    Fastmarkets’ 2025 outlook for key raw materials and ingredients used in the production and distribution of fast-moving consumer goods.

    June 13, 2025
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    By: the Fastmarkets team
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    Corrugated board under pressure: Effects of avian flu in Brazil’s packaging market

    Understand the impact of avian flu on Brazil’s poultry exports and the packaging sector’s critical challenges in the coming months.

    June 13, 2025
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    By: Rafael Barisauskas
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    Klabin sees softwood as key; core strategy moves away from commodities: CEO interview 

    Discover how Klabin, Brazil’s largest producer, leads in packaging paper and innovates with its Eukaliner product.

    June 12, 2025
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    By: Marina Faleiros
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