The publication of Fastmarkets’ Chinese domestic ferro-chrome prices was delayed on Tuesday April 25 due to a technical issue.

After a one-month consultation period, Fastmarkets has amended the frequency of its chromite price assessments

The publication of Fastmarkets’ three China tungsten price assessments for Wednesday March 1 were delayed because of reporting team error.

The publication of a number of Fastmarkets’ price assessments was delayed on Thursday March 16 for technical reasons.

Fastmarkets is proposing to amend its PCI low-vol cfr Jingtang index (MB-COA-0007) to change its specifications, laycan and frequency.

The publication of Fastmarkets’ South Africa chrome ore index and ferro-chrome benchmark indicator for Tuesday July 11 were delayed due to a reporter error.

After a one-month consultation period, Fastmarkets has changed its PCI low-vol cfr Jingtang index (MB-COA-0007) specifications, laycan and frequency from Thursday October 12.

Fastmarkets proposes to amend the base specifications of its iron ore 65% Fe Brazil-origin fines index to more closely align with specifications of Brazilian high-grade fines.

After an extended consultation period, Fastmarkets has amended its specified brands for cobalt standard grade and cobalt alloy grade. It will also clarify the duty status for the specifications of those prices.

Fastmarkets has corrected its pricing rationale for the pig iron import market in the United States, which was published incorrectly on Friday July 21 due to a typo.