Discontinuation and Addition of Iron Ore Data Points in the SMM Database

Regarding SMM: Copper Scrap Supply-Demand Balance: Annual Data Discontinuation Notice

Please be informed that April 3rd (Friday), 2026, coincides with the public holidays for Good Friday in several countries, including Indonesia and Philippines. Due to the holiday, the SMM Industry Res

Announcement on Adding New Price Points for Platinum Group Compounds

Data Updates Suspended

Three new daily price points for Aluminum Alloy Ingots ADC12 starting March 30, 2026. These prices will be updated Monday through Friday at 12:00 PM (Beijing Time).

SMM Malaysia-related price updates are suspended for the Hari Raya Aidilfitri holiday and will resume normal publication next week.

SMM launches the "SMM China Titanium Dioxide Price Index" to provide a transparent pricing reference and reflect market trends, effective from March 20, 2026.

SMM officially released SMM: Sulfuric Acid Demand: Total: Annual data, with China as the data region.

SMM has now officially launched the new SMM: Supply-Demand Balance of Nickel Matte: Monthly data point based on extensive market surveys.

SMM will delist 14 price points for various steel types from specific mills effective April 1, 2026, due to prolonged stockouts. Clients should adjust their price usage to avoid business disruptions.

LFP Prices

Effective March 17, 2026, SMM will officially launch the following two new price points: "SMM Battery-Grade Lithium Carbonate (CIF South Korea)" and "SMM Battery-Grade Lithium Hydroxide (CIF South Kor

Discontinuation of Iron Ore Data Points in the SMM Database

SMM will launch two new price points for Indonesia 316L stainless steel, "Indonesia 316L/NO.1 Coil Mill Edge" and "Indonesia 316L/2B Coil Mill Edge," effective March 13, 2026.

SMM launches new price points for osmium powder and osmium ingot to support the rare metals industry.

SMM launches graded price points for hafnium oxide and crystal hafnium to enhance pricing reference for the hafnium industry.

Discontinuation and Addition of Iron Ore Data Points in the SMM Database

Delisting Notice for Data That Has Not Been Updated for an Extended Period

SMM will add the price point of 'TOPCon Module – Distributed: Residential Projects – CIF Indonesia', starting March 20, 2026.