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Pause in publication of US agricultural products price assessments

This is because of the Good Friday holiday in the US and the consequent closure for the day of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Normal service will resume on Monday April 21. The affected prices are in the Fastmarkets Ags; Ags Grains; Industrial Ags; Oils, Fats, and Biofuels; and Animal Proteins pricing packages. For more information, […]

April 17, 2025
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By Chloe Krimmel

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Open consultation on annual methodology review for Asia recovered paper, Asia packaging paper and board

Fastmarkets is inviting feedback from the industry on the pricing methodologies for Asia recovered paper and Asia packaging paper and board, as part of its announced annual methodology review process. This consultation, which is open until May 18, 2025, seeks to ensure that our methodologies continue to reflect the physical market under indexation, in compliance […]

April 17, 2025
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By Shawn Wang

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A1 Lithium leverages Fastmarkets’ insights to shape the future of US lithium supply

A1 Lithium, a US-based subsidiary of Anson Resources, is advancing its Paradox Lithium Project in Utah to capitalize on North America's growing lithium demand, leveraging a partnership with Fastmarkets and support from the US Supply Chain Resiliency Initiative.

April 17, 2025
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By Fastmarket team

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Correction to Soybean FOB Brazil Paranagua Paper on April 3

Fastmarkets has corrected its November-loading (M7) price assessments for AG-SYB-0013 Soybean FOB Brazil Paranagua Paper Premium c$/bu and AG-SYB-0012 Soybean FOB Brazil Paranagua Paper $/mt, which were published incorrectly on April 3.

April 16, 2025
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By Victor Gusmao

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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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