The publication of Fastmarkets’ MB-SB-0003 Antimony MMTA standard grade II, ddp China, yuan/tonne price assessment for Friday February 30 was delayed because of a reporter error.

Fastmarkets is extending the consultation period for the methodology of MB-LI-0033 lithium hydroxide, battery grade, spot price cif China, Japan & Korea price and MB-LI-0029 lithium carbonate, battery grade, spot prices cif China, Japan & Korea price.

Learn about the partnership between Lilac Solutions and Traxys in building a robust lithium supply chain in the US.

Following a consultation period, which closed on January 14, Fastmarkets will increase the frequency of its MB-BX-0016 Bauxite, cif China, price assessment to a weekly basis, from a monthly basis. Fastmarkets will also extend the timing of the price to include cargoes for arrival within 90 days and move the publishing time to 7pm Shanghai time on Friday. […]

The publication of Fastmarkets’ MB-MN-0008 Manganese sulfate 32% Mn min, battery grade, exw mainland China, price assessment for Thursday January 22, 2026, was delayed because of a reporter error. Fastmarkets’ pricing database has been updated. The following price was affected: MB-MN-0008 – Manganese sulfate 32% Mn min, battery grade, exw mainland China The price is a […]

Explore Kazakhstan's critical minerals role in the global tungsten market amid changing supply chains and rising prices.

The publication of Fastmarkets’ manganese ore seaborne indices for Friday January 16 was delayed because of a reporter error. Fastmarkets’ pricing database has been updated.

Learn about the impact of national security concerns on Chinese tungsten prices and the challenges facing exporters in 2025.

Understand how changing demand and costs are reshaping the iron ore trade flows across global markets in 2026.

Learn how the tungsten market is affected by China's export regulations on dual-use items amidst political disputes with Japan.