SMM is introducing two new silver premium/discount assessments: a weekly Hong Kong Silver Ingot Spot Premium (based on LBMA) and a daily premium/discount against the SHFE front-month silver contract.

SMM launches new export price assessments for carbon steel slabs in the Black Sea and Brazil, effective from 14 July 2026, to enhance market transparency and reduce trade risks.

SMM will launch new import and export price assessments for billets in the Black Sea, Philippines, and Turkey, effective from 13 July 2026, to better reflect market dynamics and support global trade.

To better align with the update cycle of global stainless steel production data, SMM has decided to adjust certain stainless steel production-related data points following market research and a review

SMM is adjusting the "HRC St3sp 2-8mm FOB Black Sea" specifications, effective 03 July 2026, to better align with international trade practices and industry standards.

To better serve the entire global energy storage supply chain and to help market participants accurately track FOB China price trends for DC‑side battery containers exported to Europe and India,

SMM will launch a new 9-Series NCM Cathode Material (For CE) price effective July 1, 2026, benchmarked against the 900604 and 900505 models to provide price guidance for consumer market.

SMM will introduce Southeast Asian 6063 Aluminum Billet Premiums, SMM Southeast Asian 6063 Aluminum Billet, and CIF Southeast Asia 6063 Aluminum Billet price points starting 3rd July 2026.

Effective July 3, 2026, SMM will officially launch two new data series — the SMM GPU Cloud Compute Spot Price Index and the SMM GPU Cloud Compute Spot Listing Price — updated on a daily basis.

SMM is optimizing its USD price conversion methodology. The adjustment, effective June 26, 2026, will more accurately represent the cost structure and market reality for commodities.

Launch of "SMM UAE Rebar EXW Price" Assessment

SMM plans to add  SMM FOB South Korea Sulfuric Acid price point starting from June 26, 2026 (Friday). 

SMM update and adjust the monthly alumina output data for May 2026 to enhance accuracy, stability, and market reference value. Apologies for any inconvenience.

SMM plans to officially launch the Thailand Zamak3 Premium.

SMM publishes N-type 210R wafer—Vietnam and Laos FOB price points

SMM announces the discontinuation of two copper scrap smelter processing consumption ratios and updates to annual supply-demand balance data.

Announcement on the Official Launch of Data from the Optimized SMM Aluminum Element End-Use Consumption Model

SMM will suspend Indonesia and Malaysia price publications on June 16–17 due to Islamic New Year; normal publication resumes on June 17 and June 18 respectively.

Upgrade and Optimization of SMM Stainless Steel Category

Addition Data Point of 'India DCR （with domestic solar cells) Solar Modules Production: by Monthly' & 'India Solar Cell Production: by Monthly'