Explanation of Adjustments to the Estimation Method for Lithium Carbonate Inventory

SMM will launch the "Tantalum Ore (Ta 25–40%) FOB Africa" price publication on September 11, 2026, to enhance market transparency and address industry needs amid global supply chain instability.

Effective 1st September 2026, SMM stainless steel price data is now a standalone category on the SMM English website, separated from Nickel. Coverage, methodology, timing and access are unchanged.

Announcement on the Revision and Optimization of the SMM Weekly Lithium Carbonate Inventory Data System

【SMM Announcement】New SMM Zimbabwe 46-48% Chrome Concentrate Ore (Midlands) Price Assessment Release Notice

Announcement on Newly Added Production from Unconventional Lithium Extraction Pathways

SMM is adjusting its methodology for the Indonesia NPI 10-12% Delivered to Chinese Ports price assessment to primarily reflect 11% nickel-content NPI, using linear regression to standardize prices.

SMM will launch the SMM EQ Cathode Premium and SMM EQ Cathode on September 1, 2026, to provide a transparent and reliable benchmark for China's EQ cathode spot market.

SMM has officially launched weekly Indonesia high-grade nickel matte cost data, covering full cost, cash cost, profit and profit margin, to provide more timely tracking of cost and margin changes in t

SMM launches the "SMM Southeast Asia Compute Rental Retail Price" starting September 1, 2026, providing daily updated GPU cloud server spot rental prices for Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia.

SMM corrected US hot-rolled coil prices for August 25, 2026: HRC, EXW, US Midwest from $1,279/tonne to $1,301/tonne; HRC, EXW, US West Coast from $1,345/tonne to $1,367/tonne.

SMM plans to launch the Rebar B500B Φ16–20 mm Delivered Malaysia spot price assessment on September 2, 2026. Published weekly in MYR/tonne, it will reflect mainstream domestic delivered transaction an

SMM plans to launch the HRC S275JR 3.0×1250×C EXW Malaysia spot price assessment on September 2, 2026. Published weekly in MYR/tonne, the assessment will reflect mainstream domestic spot transactions

SMM is launching a new spot price assessment for Turkey's domestic rebar, effective from 4 September 2026, to provide a more accurate reflection of the market and reduce risks.

SMM is launching a new weekly spot price assessment for Turkey domestic HRC effective from 4 September 2026, to provide better market transparency and help stakeholders manage risks.

SMM is launching new spot price assessments for European HRC effective from 4 September 2026, to enhance market transparency and reduce trade risks.

SMM will temporarily suspend India pricing on August 26,2026, on account of Milad-un-Nabi holiday in the country.

Announcement on Adding the "Houying Iron & Steel 64% Acid

To further improve the steel demand-side data system and more comprehensively and accurately reflect the production operation and steel consumption intensity of downstream end-use industries in the

The original calculation formula for the discount of secondary copper rod against copper futures was affected by the price spread between futures contracts around the delivery date, which could cause