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Latest Update in the SMM Rare Earth Metals Market
Tungsten Prices Rise, Rare Earth Raw Material Prices Remain Strong, Minor Metal Sector Gains for Two Consecutive Days, Ningxia Orient Tantalum Industry Hits Limit-Up [SMM News] Market Trading Activity ...
Metal15d
SMM Analysis of China December LCO Production and January Forecast
In December, LCO production declined by 3% MoM. In December, LCO production declined by 3% MoM. Near year-end, end-use demand weakened, and battery cell manufacturers mainly purchased as needed, ...
Metal15d
SMM Analysis of China December Cobalt Sulphate Production and January Forecast
In December 2024, China's cobalt sulphate production increased 9% MoM and 6% YoY. In December 2024, China's cobalt sulphate production increased 9% MoM and 6% YoY. The main reason for the production ...
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SMM Analysis of China December Lithium Carbonate Production and January Forecast
In December, domestic lithium carbonate production continued to rise rapidly, up 9% MoM and 59% YoY. In December, domestic lithium carbonate production continued to rise rapidly, up 9% MoM and 59% YoY ...
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Ferrochrome Production Further Declined in December; Severe Previous Surplus Keeps Short-Term Weakness Unchanged [SMM Analysis]
[SMM Analysis: Ferrochrome Production Further Declined in December, Previous Severe Surplus Makes Short-Term Weakness Hard to Reverse] According to SMM data, in December 2024, China's high-carbon ...
Metal16d
Aluminum Prices Rebound Again, Aluminum Tense Scrap Actively Follows the Rise [Daily Aluminum Scrap Review]
Today, aluminum prices continued to rebound, with SMM A00 spot price closing at 19,870 yuan/mt, up 100 yuan/mt from the previous trading day. The aluminum scrap market maintained stable quotations or ...
Metal16d
First Trading Day of the New Year Encounters Destocking, Discount Continues to Narrow Slightly [SMM Spot Aluminum Midday Review]
[SMM Spot Aluminum Midday Review: Destocking Hits on the First Trading Day of the New Year, Discount Continues to Narrow Slightly] In the early trading session today, SHFE aluminum surged above the ...
Metal16d
Magnesium Prices Consolidate at Low Levels, Losses Persist, December Magnesium Ingot Production Down 6.4% MoM [SMM Analysis]
[SMM Analysis: Magnesium Prices Consolidate at Low Levels, Losses Persist, December Magnesium Ingot Production Down 6.4% MoM] According to SMM data, China's magnesium ingot production in December 2024 ...
Metal17d
Trading Awaits Follow-Up, Tungsten Market Ends Steady [SMM Tungsten Daily Review]
[SMM Tungsten Daily Review: Trading Awaits Follow-Up, Tungsten Market Ends Steady] Today, the raw material side of tungsten continued to provide strong support for tungsten prices. Negotiations for 55 ...
Metal17d
Year-End Effect Evident, Spot Trades Remain Sluggish; Focus on Post-Holiday Arrivals. [SMM South China Spot Copper]
Today, spot prices of Guangdong #1 copper cathode against the front-month contract were quoted at a premium of 80-130 yuan/mt, with an average premium of 105 yuan/mt, down 70 yuan/mt from the previous ...
Metal17d
Steel Mills Make Just-in-Time Procurement as December SiMn Alloy Production Increases Again [SMM Analysis]
[SMM Analysis: Steel Mills' Just-in-Time Procurement Drives SiMn Alloy Production Increase in December] According to SMM data, China's total SiMn alloy production in December 2024 increased by over 3% ...
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Nickel Prices Pull Back Further, Premiums and Discounts Drop Slightly [SMM Nickel Spot Midday Review]
[Nickel Prices Pull Back Further, Premiums Continue to Drop Slightly] The premium for Jinchuan brand nickel continues to drop slightly overall. With the increase in supply, it is expected that the ...