August 2026 saw record-high spodumene imports in physical content for China, reaching 906,600 mt, up 22.6% MoM, equivalent to 76,000 mt of LCE. Despite the high import volume, the ...

Copper Annual Conference, scheduled for October 28-30 in Nanchang, Jiangxi, will focus on the high-quality development of the copper industry. With limited supply ...

According to data from the General Administration of Customs, China imported 210,200 mt of copper cathode in August 2026, down 14.24% MoM and down 20.48% ...

According to data from the General Administration of Customs, China's aluminum scrap imports in August 2026 totaled 141,800 mt, up 18.60% MoM but down 17.67% YoY, ending a four-month decline ...

SMM Flash] SHFE data shows that on September 22, the total registered warrant volume for cast aluminum alloy was 21,158 mt, a decrease of 663 mt from the previous trading day. Among them, ...

SMM reports a slight decline in A00 aluminum prices to 24,270 yuan/mt on September 22, with stable aluminum scrap prices. The price difference between A00 aluminum and aluminum scrap narrowed.

Resistance to Firm Price Implementation During Peak Season; Titanium Dioxide Maintains Strong Bargaining Dynamics] Titanium dioxide enterprises collectively raised ...

Iron ore prices faced downward pressure due to increased blast furnace maintenance and potential easing of low-grade ore restrictions, but strong resistance to declines was expected as ...

The SHFE lead 2611 contract tested the upper Bollinger Band at 16,480 yuan/mt but faced resistance, closing at 16,430 yuan/mt. Volume was 70,722 lots, and open interest was 74,072 lots.

SHFE aluminum futures declined, but spot aluminum purchasing sentiment improved with premiums rising to 10 yuan/mt against the SHFE aluminum 2610 contract. SMM A00 aluminum ingot spot ...

Ni: $26.5/wmt, down $0.5/wmt from the previous assessment. 1.4% Ni: $51.8/wmt, unchanged. 1.5% Ni: $58.5/wmt, unchanged. 1.6% ...

All-solid-state batteries have entered an intensive GWh pilot production period, with 2027–2030 as the key window for small-batch vehicle installation. Planned capacity is expected to exceed ...