SMM launches a new price assessment for battery-grade LDP, effective August 10, 2026, to provide a transparent, spot-trading-based price reference.

To further refine price definitions and better reflect real‑world trade practices, SMM will update the names and definitions for three Indonesia NPI price points.

SMM will launch the Southern Vietnam Rebar EXW Price Assessment on August 5, 2026, providing a daily market reference for CB300V Φ10 rebar prices based on market research and transactions.

SMM Rare Earth Research Team announces four new price points for key rare earth products, effective August 5, 2026. Prices include PrNd Oxide and Metal (FOB China and CIF Rotterdam), published weekly.

"SMM Chinese Sulphuric Acid FOB Index from Copper Smelters " and the smelting acid FOB indices for Shandong, Guangxi, Anhui, and Fujian will be discontinued on August 7, 2026 (Friday, a working day).

SMM will launch a new price for Battery-grade Nickel Sulphate, CIF China, USD/wmt, starting August 7, 2026.

SMM announces the discontinuation of updates and new data for non-oriented silicon steel FOB price points and database, due to strategic adjustments and to maintain price accuracy

SMM plans to add the SMM FOB Middle East Sulfur price point starting from August 7, 2026 (Friday).

SMM will adjust the update frequency of the existing SMM Chinese Sulphuric Acid Price Index from Copper Smelters and the regional smelting acid EXW prices from weekly to daily, starting from August 3.

SMM will launch a weekly Copper grade A cathode premium, FCA Zambia, on July 31, 2026, to enhance price transparency and provide a reliable reference for global copper trade.

SMM will establish the price points for TOPCon Module: CIF Vietnam and Thailand mainports on 31/7/2026.

SMM has decided to change the publication frequency of the following global copper scrap price assessments from weekly to daily, effective August 3, 2026 to more promptly reflect price movements.

Temporary Suspension of Belgium Price Assessment Publications During Belgian National Day

Since the carbon structural steel (45#, Φ100-130), price point ID: 202202221138, and gear steel (20CrMnTi, Φ86-150), price point ID: 202202221027, are no longer in circulation in the market, SMM will

SMM HVLP1 copper foil premiums, deliverd to Consumer Works, VAT included, yuan/tonne will officially launch on the SMM website (smm.cn) on July 31, 2026.

Malaysia has developed a relatively mature stainless steel network. Domestic transaction prices for 304L stainless steel can effectively reflect changes in local market.

Notice on Frequency Adjustment for Price

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.