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High-Nickel Pig Iron Prices Continue to Rise Amid Cost Pressures and Supply Constraints in Domestic and Indonesian Markets
This week, the average price of SMM8-12% high-nickel pig iron (NPI) reached 1,025 yuan per nickel point (ex-factory, ...
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China's Unwrought Aluminum Alloy Imports Slightly Declined YoY in the First Two Months of 2025 [SMM Analysis]
[China's Unwrought Aluminum Alloy Imports Slightly Declined YoY in the First Two Months of 2025]Overall, imports of unwrought ...
Shanghai Metals Market2h
【SMM Analysis】Q2 Iron Ore Outlook: Can the Peak Season Ignite a New Market Trend?
Looking at Q1 2025, iron ore prices first rose and then fell. The price center was slightly higher than in Q4 2024. The ...
Shanghai Metals Market1h
Copper Pipe & Tube Imports and Exports Both Increased YoY, January-February.
According to customs data compiled by SMM, China's total copper pipe & tube imports from January to February 2025 reached ...
Shanghai Metals Market3h
【Exhibitor Recommendation】Lauffer Confirms Attendance at AICE 2025 Aluminum Industry Expo
AICE 2025 focuses on the hot topics of global aluminum industry development, deeply explores cutting-edge technologies and ...
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Zinc Prices Rebounded in March, Will the Upward Trend Continue in April? [SMM Analysis]
As of March 28, the most-traded SHFE zinc contract closed at 23,770 yuan/mt, up 345 yuan/mt for the month, a gain of 1.47%. Zinc prices fell throughout March, hitting a low of 23,470 yuan/mt at the ...
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On March 28, the LME tin inventory decreased by 55 mt, with the entire reduction coming from the Port Klang warehouse.
The inventory data released by the London Metal Exchange (LME) on March 28 showed that tin inventory decreased by 55 mt or 1.77%, to 3,050 mt, with the entire reduction coming from the Port Klang ...
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On March 28, LME copper inventories decreased by 2,350 mt, with 90% of the reduction coming from the Kaohsiung warehouse.
According to the inventory data released by the London Metal Exchange (LME) on March 28, copper inventories decreased by 2,350 mt or 1.09%, to 212,925 mt. The Kaohsiung warehouse saw the largest ...
Shanghai Metals Market31m
Breaking! A 7.9-magnitude earthquake occurred in Myanmar. Will rare earth imports be affected? [SMM Commentary]
Breaking News! A 7.9-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Myanmar, Will Rare Earth Imports Be Affected? On the afternoon of March 28, specifically at 14:20, a powerful earthquake measuring 7.9 on the Richter ...
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China Unveils 2025–2027 Aluminium Industry Action Plan
On March 28, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), along with nine other ministries, released the ...
Shanghai Metals Market47m
Chrome ore imports remain high, demand is insufficient, bullish expectations drive chrome ore prices to fluctuate upward [SMM Analysis]
Chrome Ore Imports Remain High Despite Insufficient Demand, Bullish Expectations Drive Chrome Ore Prices to Fluctuate Upward】According to China Customs statistics, China's chrome ore imports in ...
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The price of high-grade NPI continues to rise, tight market resources are expected to drive up costs. [SMM Analysis]
【SMM Analysis: High-Grade NPI Prices Continue to Rise, Tight Market Resources Drive Expected Cost Increase】During the week, the average price of SMM 8-12% high-grade NPI (ex-factory, tax included) was ...