Metal5m
Myanmar Ore Imports Blocked, Medium-Heavy Rare Earth Market Activity Increases [SMM Daily Review]
According to an SMM survey, most Myanmar mine owners have returned to China, and mining activities in Myanmar have once again come to a halt, boosting positive sentiment in the upstream market.
Metal9m
Myanmar Ore Imports Blocked Again: When Will the Rare Earth Market Recover? [SMM Analysis]
Recently, rare earth prices have been continuously declining in October, and the much-anticipated "October peak season" did not materialize. The main reason is significant fluctuations in the ore ...
Metal29m
September Zinc Concentrate Imports Increase MoM, Significant Growth from Australia [SMM Analysis]
SHANGHAI, May 16 (SMM) – Customs data showed that China exported 2,940 mt of SiMn alloy in March, an increase of 21.63% month-on-month, but down 77.77% year-on-year.
Metal31m
Refined Zinc Imports Up 98.28% MoM in September, Will October Imports Continue? [SMM Analysis]
SMM, October 22: According to the latest customs data, refined zinc imports in September 2024 were 52,800 mt, up 26,200 mt or 98.28% MoM, down 0.61% YoY.
Metal1h
Domestic Aluminum Ingot Inventory Continues to Decline and Expected to Return to the Lowest Point in Nearly Five Years! [SMM Analysis]
Since after the National Day holiday, domestic aluminum ingot inventory has performed remarkably well. Since after the National Day holiday, domestic aluminum ingot inventory has performed remarkably ...
Metal1h
Domestic Primary Aluminum Billet Production in September Continues to Hit New Highs This Year [SMM Analysis]
SMM, October 22: Domestic primary aluminum billet production in September continues to hit new highs both for the year and ...
Metal3h
In September, China's total FeNi+NPI imports reached 737,400 mt, up 41.2% MoM [SMM Analysis]
According to customs data, in September 2024, China's total FeNi+NPI imports reached 737,400 mt, up 41.2% MoM and down 13.2% YoY. In terms of metal content, the total FeNi+NPI imports in September ...
Metal3h
Delivery sources re-enter the market, lead ingot social inventory turns to drop [SMM survey]
According to SMM survey, as of October 21, the total social inventory of lead ingots in five regions was 67,500 mt, a decrease of about 600 mt compared to October 14, and a decrease of 8,400 mt ...
Metal3h
In 2024, battery scrap prices hit a record high. How do secondary lead smelters' raw material inventories compare to previous years? [SMM Analysis]
As a crucial raw material for secondary lead smelting, the supply of battery scrap is highly sensitive for enterprises. In recent years, with the increasingly evident overcapacity in secondary lead ...
Metal3h
Silicon Wafer Production Reduction Leads to Rising Silicon Sludge Prices, Recycled Silicon Companies Stand Firm on Quotes [SMM Analysis]
During the National Day holiday, the price of recycled silicon from medium-frequency furnaces increased significantly compared to pre-holiday levels. The ex-factory price of 331# recycled silicon ...
Metal3h
Reasons for the Rebuilding of Domestic Copper Cathode Inventories After the National Day Holiday [SMM Analysis]
After the National Day holiday in October 2024, domestic copper cathode consumption weakened from strong levels, with the spot market showing sluggish performance and premiums dropping rapidly.
Metal3h
Why has the influence of non-registered copper cathode in the market been increasing in 2024? [SMM Analysis]
In 2024, with the increase in the proportion of non-registered imports and the shift in downstream purchasing preferences, the mainstream copper trading prices in the market will also be dragged down.