Metal12m
Copper inventories in major regions across the country decreased by 13,500 mt this week [SMM Weekly Data]
As of Thursday, November 14, SMM copper inventories in major regions across the country decreased by 13,500 mt compared to Monday.
Metal2h
【SMM Analysis：The SiMn alloy market is marked by strong wait-and-see sentiment, with spot prices remaining stable.】
SMM Analysis：The SiMn alloy market is marked by strong wait-and-see sentiment, with spot prices remaining stable.】As of this Thursday, the SiMn alloy 65/17 (cash) in the northern market was priced at ...
Metal2h
In September 2024, China's total import volume of nickel sulphate was 4,769 mt (Ni contained), down 5% MoM and up 50% YoY
According to the latest data from China Customs, in September 2024, China's total import volume of nickel sulphate was 4,769 mt (Ni contained), down 5% MoM and up 50% YoY.
Metal2h
In September 2024, China's imports of hydrometallurgy intermediate products totaled 113,800 mt, down 7% MoM
According to the latest data from China Customs, in September 2024, China's imports of hydrometallurgy intermediate products were 113,832 mt, down 7% MoM and 40% YoY.
Metal2h
The Trump 2.0 Era: How Will Zinc Prices Perform? [SMM Analysis]
SMM, Nov 14: On the afternoon of November 6, the US presidential election concluded.
Metal3h
Inventory Accumulation vs. Limited Circulating Goods: Lead Price Rally May Slow Down [SMM Lead Morning Comment]
In February, the lack of consumption due to CNY holidays drove accumulation of stocks. Lead prices thus fell back from high levels. LME lead prices dropped below the $2,000/mt mark, reaching a low of ...
Metal3h
China's bauxite imports dropped significantly in September, impact of the rainy season in Guinea on shipments weakened in October
According to the General Administration of Customs of China, in September 2024, China imported 11.5536 million mt of bauxite, ...
Metal3h
Domestic alumina prices continued to move upward amid brisk trades [SMM Morning Comment on Alumina market Nov 14]
Futures market: The most-traded alumina 2501 contract opened at 5,244 yuan/mt overnight, with a high of 53,452 yuan/mt, a low of 5,172 yuan/mt, and closed at 5,211 yuan/mt, down 21 yuan/mt, a decrease ...
Metal3h
SHFE Zinc Prices Rise, Attention on Subsequent Inflows of Imported Zinc Ingots [SMM Zinc Morning Comment Nov 14]
SMM data shows that social inventories of zinc ingots across seven major markets in China totalled 77,200 mt as of Friday January 12, down 4,400 mt from January 5 but up 500 mt from January 8. LME ...
Metal4h
CPI data meets expectations, US dollar index hits new high for the year, LME aluminum under pressure [SMM Aluminum Morning Meeting Summary Nov 14]
Overnight, the most-traded SHFE aluminum 2412 contract opened at 20,765 yuan/mt, reaching a high of 20,820 yuan/mt and a low of 20,680 yuan/mt, and closed at 20,755 yuan/mt, down 65 yuan/mt from the ...
Metal11h
Industry Chain Production Schedule Exceeds Expectations, Lithium Carbonate Returns to 80,000 Yuan/mt Mark. Can It Go Higher?
Several material companies had high capacity utilisation rates in Q4. Driven by production schedule expectations, lithium carbonate prices rose back to the 80,000 yuan level within a month. Several ...
Metal12h
SMM Morning Comment For SHFE Base Metals (Nov 14)
LME copper opened at $9,121.5/mt overnight, initially reaching a high of $9,142.5/mt before declining throughout the session. US October CPI Data Meets Expectations, Strong US Dollar Index Continues ...