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- Demand Improved, Iron Ore Prices Rose Slightly [SMM Brief Review]
Dalian iron ore futures rose in early trading and pulled back in the afternoon. The most-traded contract, I2605, finally closed at 824 yuan/mt, up 0.55% from the previous trading session. Spot prices rose by about 2-5 yuan from the previous trading day. Traders were relatively active in offering quotes, while steel mills made fewer inquiries and purchased cautiously, with overall transactions in the spot market remaining average. In terms of fundamental data, blast furnace maintenance intensity continued to pull back this week, with maintenance affecting hot metal production by 1.65 million mt, down 206,500 mt WoW. It was expected to decrease by a further 180,000 mt next week to 1.4684 million mt, indicating a gradual improvement on the demand side. In terms of supply, tight supply still persisted in the market, and there was no news of any significant adjustment, which remained supportive for iron ore in the short term. However, some funds, out of concern over downstream risks, tended to stay on the sidelines, and overall wait-and-see sentiment was strong. In summary, iron ore prices were expected to hover at highs in the short term.
Mar 24, 2026 16:55 - SHFE Tin Stopped Falling and Rebounded, Closing Up 2.94%, as Macro Headwinds and Bottom Support Pulled in Opposite Directions [SMM Daily Tin Commentary]
[SMM Tin Brief Commentary: SHFE Tin Stopped Falling and Rebounded, Closing Up 2.94% as Macro Pressure and Bottom Support Vied Against Each Other]
Mar 24, 2026 18:33 - SHFE Tin Pulled Back Under Pressure in Early Trading After Rebounding, Spot Transactions Weakened [SMM Tin Midday Commentary]
[SMM Tin Midday Commentary: SHFE Tin Pulled Back Under Pressure in Early Trading After Rebounding, and Spot Transactions Weakened]
Mar 24, 2026 12:01 - [SMM Analysis] Indonesia's nickel sulphate imports pulled back in February, while China exports remained at a low level
According to the latest data from China Customs, China imported a total of 5,561 mt in metal content of nickel sulphate in February 2026, down 20% MoM and up 54% YoY. China exported 33 mt in metal content of nickel sulphate, down 74% MoM and down 75% YoY. China's net imports of nickel sulphate were 5,528 mt in metal content in February 2026, down 19% MoM and up 59% YoY. By country, exports to Japan pulled back this month, dragging down total exports; on the import side, imports from Indonesia and other countries also pulled back this month. Although imports from Finland increased, total imports still declined. Net imports of nickel salts also pulled back this month, broadly in line with last month's expectations.
Mar 23, 2026 20:23 - Gold falters, fundamentals remain strong: Analysts expect the precious metal’s “big move” is yet to come
The gold price is currently causing nervousness once again. Since the start of the war involving the USA and Israel against Iran, the precious metal has recorded a daily loss of 4% for the second time.
Mar 23, 2026 10:34 - How low could gold go?
“Gold’s status as a haven may now be tarnished in the eyes of some as the precious metal is falling in price even as war roils the Middle East and financial markets alike, and some may even be tempted to say that the third major bull run in the commodity since 1971 is now over,” says AJ Bell investment director Russ Mould.
Mar 23, 2026 09:43
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SMM launches graded price points for hafnium oxide and crystal hafnium to enhance pricing reference for the hafnium industry.
PriceMar 9, 2026 14:03- Price[SMM Announcement] Announcement on Suspending the Price Updates of Cesium Metal and Rubidium Metal
Dear users, Hello! In recent years, the cesium and rubidium industry chain has undergone continuous changes. During SMM's ongoing research to improve the cesium and rubidium industry chain, it was found that there is a lack of market liquidity for cesium and rubidium metals despite quoted prices, and there are significant price spreads in market quotations. To reduce transaction risks and costs for upstream and downstream clients, after a period of deliberation and market consultation, SMM has decided to adapt to market development needs and suspend the timely updates of cesium and rubidium metal prices. The specific adjustments are as follows: 1. Suspension: "Cesium metal (Cs≥99.5%)", with the suspension date set for August 15, 2025 (working day). 2. Suspension: "Rubidium metal (Rb≥99.5%)", with the suspension date set for August 15, 2025 (working day). The above-mentioned price points that have ceased updates will be removed from the website quotation window. However, historical prices and these price points will still be retained in the database. If clients have any needs related to historical data, they can contact the SMM Minor Metal Research Team. SMM Minor Metal Research Team Jia Jiani Contact Information: jiaojiani@smm.cn August 11, 2025
PriceAug 11, 2025 17:36 Dear Users, To optimize the data structure and enhance your data retrieval and analysis efficiency, we will adjust the classification hierarchy of "Magnesium" data in our Database Pro, effective from February 1, 2026. Before Adjustment: After Adjustment: Reason for Adjustment: Sustained Growth in User Attention: We have observed that in recent years, user query frequency, analysis depth, and attention to magnesium-related data have significantly increased. This adjustment aims to respond to your needs, making the classification structure more aligned with your usage habits and enabling easier access and retrieval of relevant data. Impact and Recommendations for You: • Change in Data Access Path: After the adjustment, you can directly locate the "Magnesium" category under the Minor & Precious Metals classification directory in the database, without needing to access it through the "Minor Metal" category. • This adjustment will not result in any loss of historical data, nor will it affect data usage permissions it only changes the classification hierarchy. We believe this adjustment will provide you with a clearer and more efficient data service experience. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused by this adjustment and greatly appreciate your understanding and support. SMM Information & Technology Co., Ltd. January 22, 2026
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