Announcements

Stay informed with our latest price publication announcements and important notices.

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Oct
2026
PriceOct 15, 2026
[SMM Announcement] SMM to Launch South Korea SD400 D10 Rebar Domestic Delivered Reference Prices

SMM will launch new price points for South Korea SD400 D10 Rebar on September 19, 2026, to improve market transparency and support decision-making.

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Oct
2026
DataOct 14, 2026
SMM Announcement on Revision of Chinese‑English Indicator Units

To further improve data quality and guarantee the accuracy, standardization and consistency of information displayed on our platform, we have recently completed a comprehensive review and revision of

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Oct
2026
PriceOct 13, 2026
[SMM Announcement] Suspension of Thailand-Related Price Point Quotations During the Thai Public Holiday

We are writing to inform you of the upcoming Thai public holiday as follows: Tuesday, October 13, 2026: Thailand — Passing of King Bhumibol Adulyadej Due to the above holiday, the SMM Industry Resea

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Oct
2026
DataOct 12, 2026
[SMM Notice] Notice on Suspension of Weekly Operating Rate Data Updates for Aluminum Semis During the National Day Holiday

The relevant data points will resume updates on the Thursday following the end of the holiday, i.e., normal publication will resume on Thursday, October 15, 2026.

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Oct
2026
DataOct 09, 2026
[SMM Announcement] India Monthly Pig Iron, Finished Steel and Crude Steel Data Added to Ferrous Metals Database

To expand our coverage of India's steel market and improve the rigor and market representativeness of our data points, SMM is adding monthly India steel data published by the Ministry of Steel (MOS).

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Oct
2026
Oct 09, 2026
[SMM Announcement] Launch of the EU Steel TRQ Quota Tracker

SMM has launched the EU Steel TRQ Quota Tracker, covering 283 order numbers of the EU's steel tariff-rate quotas.

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Oct
2026
Oct 09, 2026
[SMM Announcement] Launch of the Steel CBAM Calculator

SMM launches the Steel CBAM Calculator, a tool based on EU regulations that provides accurate, official and comprehensive calculations.

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Oct
2026
PriceOct 09, 2026
【SMM Announcement】Launch of New Molybdenum Oxide (57%), In-warehouse Busan Price Assessment

A new benchmark for Asia’s molybdenum market! Starting October 15, 2026, SMM introduces its daily Molybdenum Oxide (57%), In-warehouse Busan price assessment, enhancing market transparency.

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Oct
2026
PriceOct 08, 2026
[SMM Announcement] Announcement on Revision of Release Time for SMM FCA Zambia Copper Cathode Premium Price

To better reflect the copper cathode premium in Zambia, SMM plans to revise the release time of the FCA Zambia copper cathode premium price...

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Sep
2026
Sep 30, 2026
[SMM Announcement] Notice on the Suspension of India Price Assessments on October 2 for Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti

SMM will suspend India-related price assessments on October 2, 2026, due to Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti. Normal publishing will resume on October 5, 2026.

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Sep
2026
DataSep 30, 2026
[SMM Announcement] Official Launch of Quarterly Philippines Nickel Ore Supply-Demand Balance Data

To further enhance SMM's overseas nickel ore database and improve transparency in Philippine nickel ore supply, regional demand and trade flows, SMM officially launched its Quarterly Philippines Nicke

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Sep
2026
PriceSep 30, 2026
[SMM Announcement] Advance Notice on the Release of SMM Lithium Cobalt Oxide Prices

SMM will advance the release time for lithium cobalt oxide prices (various voltages, Co≥60%) to 11:30 AM on working days, starting October 8, 2026, to better serve as a market benchmark.

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Sep
2026
PriceSep 29, 2026
[SMM Announcement] Launching Two New Indonesian-Origin HRC Price Assessments

Effective 12 Oct 2026, SMM launches two daily price points for HRC SAE1006 3.0*1250*C, CFR Surabaya, Indonesia (SMM-GS-HR-034) & HRC SAE1006 3.0*1250*C Indonesian-Origin CFR Vietnam (SMM-GS-HR-035)

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Sep
2026
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Sep
2026
PriceSep 28, 2026
【SMM Announcement】Launch of Monocrystalline TOPCon Solar Cell (G12R) – Indonesia EXW, FOB Price Assessments

SMM will launch two new price assessments for monocrystalline TOPCon solar cells (G12R) in Indonesia, covering EXW and FOB prices, effective October 12, 2026, to enhance market transparency.

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Sep
2026
PriceSep 28, 2026
[SMM Announcement] Chinese Market Metal Prices and News Updates Suspended during National Day Holiday (Oct 1-7)

The National Day holiday is approaching. Please note that SMM Chinese market metal price assessments and news updates will be temporarily suspended during the holiday (October 1-7) and resume normal r

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Sep
2026
PriceSep 24, 2026
[SMM Notice] Correction to Changjiang No. 1 Copper Cathode Prices for September 24

SMM is correcting the Changjiang No. 1 Copper Cathode and related products' prices for September 24, 2026, due to an input error. Updated prices are provided. Apologies for any inconvenience.

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