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The lower end of the range was originally incorrectly published due to a procedure lapse. The price was originally published at $28-32 per lb. The bismuth 99.99% Bi min, in-whs Rotterdam assessment has since been corrected to $25-32 per lb. Fastmarkets’ pricing database has been updated to reflect this change. This price is part of the Fastmarkets […]

China’s shipbuilding sector remains strong despite proposed US tariffs, leading the industry for the 15th consecutive year in 2024 with 55.7% of global completions and 74.1% of new orders. Chinese shipyards benefit from low labor costs, efficient supply chains, and competitive steel prices, offering vessels at significantly lower costs than US equivalents. High demand for materials and next-gen vessels further reinforces China’s dominance in global shipbuilding.

The publication of the following assessment was delayed: MB-AL-0052 Aluminum 6063 extrusion billet premium, delivered Midwest US, US cents/lb This price is a part of the Fastmarkets base metals package. For more information or to provide feedback on the delayed publication of this price or if you would like to provide price information by becoming a […]

The US green steel market faced minimal activity in the assessment period to Wednesday April 16, with sources reporting an unwillingness among buyers to pay a premium for low carbon steel.

Fastmarkets proposes to change the name and base specifications of its index for iron ore 62% Fe fines cfr Qingdao to more closely align with the specifications of prevailing mid-grade fines in the CFR China market. Following an initial consultation with the market, and a review of the typical data sets that have been collected […]

Global physical copper cathodes premiums were mixed in the week to Tuesday April 15, with US market moving down, Europe rising and Asia holding largely steady.