The publication of Fastmarkets’ European aluminium scrap and secondary prices assessments for Friday April 30 have been delayed because of a technical issue.

Fastmarkets proposes to bring forward its cut-off time for data inclusion in all iron ore indices from 6.15pm to 6pm Singapore time on the stated day of publication. This would apply to its daily as well as weekly indices.

After a consultation period, Fastmarkets has amended its cut-off time for data inclusion in all iron ore indices from 6.15pm Singapore time.

Fastmarkets is proposing to change the pricing holiday schedule for its cobalt hydroxide payable indicator.

Fastmarkets has corrected the pricing rationale for its fob Australia alumina index (MB-ALU-0002), which was published incorrectly on Wednesday December 8 due to a reporter error.

Following a three-month consultation, Fastmarkets has adjusted its iron ore index methodology to increase the transparency and predictability of its process for incorporating “floating price” information.

Fastmarkets has corrected its weekly price assessment for Molybdenum drummed molybdic oxide 57% Mo min, in-whs Rotterdam following a data entry error.

After a consultation period, Fastmarkets has amended the frequency of its two low-volatility pulverized coal injection (PCI) indices to weekly from daily pricing starting from March 15, 2021.

The publication of Fastmarkets’ UK aluminium scrap price assessments for August 12 will be delayed because of a technical issue.

Fastmarkets has corrected its weekly price assessment for European high-carbon ferro-chrome (60-70% Cr), which was published incorrectly on Tuesday July 20 due to an error in the review process.