Metal14h
The Futures Market Fluctuates Downward, SiMn Alloy Spot Market Remains Temporarily Stable [SMM SiMn Alloy Futures Review]
Raw material side, alloy plants showed weak purchasing enthusiasm before the holiday, and the manganese ore market saw sluggish transactions. Spot side, most SiMn alloy plants showed weak willingness ...
Metal13h
Supply and Demand Remain Weak; Silicon Metal Production in December Down 18% MoM [SMM Analysis]
[Silicon Metal Production in December] According to SMM data, China's silicon metal production in December was 331,600 mt, down 73,100 mt MoM (a decrease of 18.1%) and down 5.2% YoY. The total ...
Metal12h
Ore Ingot Supply-Demand Imbalance Stands Out; Primary Lead Production Records Negative Growth in 2024 [SMM Survey]
SMM, December 31: In November 2024, China's primary lead production continued its upward trend, increasing by 3.91% MoM and 9.55% YoY, reaching a record high for monthly production. From January to ...
Metal13h
2024 SHFE Spot Copper: A Year Struggling to Hold Up Under the Pressure of Absolute Copper Prices [SMM Analysis]
The last trading day of 2024 ended on December 31, with SHFE spot copper closing at an average discount for the year, breaking the premium trend of the past seven years.
Metal11h
Supply and Demand Stalemate Makes Magnesium Prices Hard to Change [SMM Magnesium Ingot Spot Report]
[SMM Magnesium Ingot Spot Bulletin: Supply and Demand Stalemate, Magnesium Prices Struggle to Rise or Fall] SMM reported on December 31 that the mainstream quotations of magnesium ingot smelting ...
Metal18h
In December, affected by environmental protection inspections in some regions, alumina operating capacity saw a slight decrease MoM [SMM Analysis].
Slight Decrease in Alumina Operating Capacity in December Due to Environmental Protection Inspections in Some Regions] SMM, December 31: According to SMM data, China's metallurgical-grade alumina ...
Metal14h
Copper Cathode Production Increased Significantly as Expected in December but Will Decline Again in January [SMM Analysis]
[SMM Analysis: December Copper Cathode Production Increased Significantly as Expected but Will Decline Again in January] In December, SMM China's copper cathode production was up 90,400 mt MoM (8.99%) ...
Metal11h
Transactions Steadily Followed Up, Spot Titanium Prices Remained Stable Today [SMM Titanium Spot Bulletin]
[SMM Titanium Concentrate Spot Update: Sponge Titanium Prices Rose Today] SMM reported on December 16: The price of Grade 1 sponge titanium moved up tentatively, with mainstream quotations at 44,000 ...
Metal12h
GAC Group transfers stake in Greater Bay Technology for around 1.3 billion yuan
According to its previous announcement, GAC Group would transfer its 15.82% stake in GBT to GAC Industry for approximately 1.118 billion yuan. Additionally, GAC Capital, a wholly-owned subsidiary of ...
Metal18h
Rare Earth Market Prices Remain Stable; Limited Impact From News of Myanmar Ore Resuming Passage [SMM Daily Review]
Review: Rare Earth Market Prices Remain Stable, Limited Impact from News of Myanmar Ore Resumption] Today, rare earth market prices remained generally stable. According to SMM data, Pr-Nd oxide was ...
Metal12h
FAW Group exports around 125,000 vehicles in 2024, up 36.2% YoY
In 2024, Chinese automaker FAW Group realized an export volume of around 125,000 vehicles, representing 36.2% year-on-year jump. Beijing (Gasgoo)- In 2024, Chinese automaker FAW Group realized an ...
Metal13h
2024 Primary Lead Smelter Production Pullback: What Percentage Does Mine Lead Account For? [SMM Analysis]
Primary Lead Smelter Production to Pull Back in 2024, What Is the Share of Mine-Sourced Lead?] According to SMM production survey, primary lead smelters are expected to face cut-throat competition for ...