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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, ...
Metal2h
Maintenance and technical upgrades increase, silicone DMC production decreases again in October [SMM Analysis]
According to SMM statistics, domestic silicone DMC production in October slightly decreased by 0.55% MoM, up 7.07% YoY.
Metal9h
Xiaomi EV releases four pre-research technologies related to smart chassis
On November 14, Xiaomi EV announced four pre-research smart chassis technologies: Xiaomi Full Active Suspension, Xiaomi Hyper Quad-Motor System, Xiaomi 48V Brake-by-Wire System, and Xiaomi 48V Steer-b ...
Metal23h
【SMM Analysis】What is the reason behind the strong surge in lithium prices this round?
Since entering November, the price of battery-grade lithium carbonate has continued to rebound, with a significant increase ...
Metal3h
Delivery Approaching, Lead Ingot Social Inventory Hits New Yearly High Again [SMM Survey]
Overnight, LME zinc prices opened at US$2,581/ton and reached a low of US$2,567/ton during the period. During the European trading session, LME zinc prices moved up and hit a high of US$2,605.5/ton, ...
Metal3h
October Copper Foil Operating Rate Continues to Rise, May Decline in November [SMM Analysis]
Overnight, LME zinc prices opened at US$2,581/ton and reached a low of US$2,567/ton during the period. During the European trading session, LME zinc prices moved up and hit a high of US$2,605.5/ton, ...
Metal5h
【SMM Analysis：The SiMn alloy market is marked by strong wait-and-see sentiment, with spot prices remaining stable.】
On the other hand, some traders are bullish on the price outlook, mainly because SiMn alloy plants are experiencing relatively high production costs, with most plants still facing losses on production ...
Metal9mon
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. According to the latest data from ...
Metal6h
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 ...
Metal9mon
Die-casting zinc alloy downstream luggage zipper sector underperforms in the traditional peak season [SMM Analysis]
SMM, Nov 14: In addition to the real estate sector and the automotive sector, the downstream of die-casting zinc alloy also involves small hardware sectors such as luggage zippers. SMM, Nov 14: In ...
Metal7h
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 ...
Metal6h
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.