Falling nickel benchmarks, a fragmented overseas supply base and a Malaysian enforcement crackdown lift India's stainless scrap imports 11.4% while pushing the average import price down 6.6% in the 12 months to February 2026
Jul 31, 2026 19:28On July 29, NEEQ-listed company Henan Guorong Electronics Technology Co., Ltd. announced that Henan Xinxing Industry Investment Co., Ltd., under the Henan Capital Group, intends to acquire no less than 51% of its equity, aiming to establish a presence in the aluminum-based electronic new materials industry. Upon completion of the transaction, the controlling shareholder of Guorong will change to Henan Xinxing Industry Investment Co., Ltd., and its actual controller will become the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the Henan Provincial Government.
Jul 31, 2026 18:38Backed by rigid cost-side support, the industry's low supply pattern, and coupled with the significant boost to industry chain sentiment from the sharp hike in August hydrofluoric acid long-term contract prices, the aluminum fluoride market price is expected to hold up well overall in August.
Jul 31, 2026 18:26SMM July 31: During July 24-30, 2026, the SMM weekly operating rate of secondary lead across four provinces was 28.6%, down 0.9 ppt WoW. In Jiangsu, smelters that resumed production operated at low rates, while smelters in Inner Mongolia remained suspended; Henan smelters' operations were dragged down by losses and raw material shortages, with some halting production; some Anhui enterprises ramped up production after replenishing raw materials, leading to a rebound in the regional operating rate. Next week, some Anhui smelters plan to halt production. Continued tracking is needed for raw material arrivals in Henan and Jiangsu and the impact of lead prices on smelters’ production decisions.
Jul 31, 2026 16:01China sulphuric acid market continues weak, regional declines widen, index falls [SMM Sulphuric Acid Weekly Review]
Jul 31, 2026 14:03[SMM Molybdenum Analysis: Supply-side supported a strong molybdenum market in July; supply-demand support logic persists in August] SMM July 31 report: In July, China’s molybdenum market maintained a pattern of strong concentrates and weak ferro-molybdenum, with the overall market consolidating at highs. Industry chain profits continued to concentrate upstream. In July, China’s molybdenum concentrates market faced many supply disruptions in China and overseas. Coupled with downstream ferro-molybdenum steel tender volumes strengthening both YoY and MoM, and robust demand, these bullish supply-demand fundamentals drove prices of molybdenum concentrates and ferro-molybdenum to repeatedly hit three-year highs, challenging previous highs.
Jul 31, 2026 14:009 domestic bauxite price points will be adjusted: from daily updates to monthly updates (on the first Thursday of each month at 5:00 PM Beijing Time).
PriceApr 14, 2026 15:08SMM will update its Alumina Monthly Cost Model from January 2026, incorporating VAT into bauxite costs and discontinuing certain regional indicators.
DataFeb 3, 2026 15:55To Valued Customers Dear Customers, To fully cover the price information across all links of the tungsten industry chain, accurately reflect the spot market trends of products such as low-grade tungsten concentrate, tungsten products, photovoltaic tungsten wire busbars and tungsten scrap, and help enterprises upstream and downstream of the industrial chain keep abreast of market changes and reduce trading risks, we have decided to add 11 new tungsten industry chain - related price points after conducting sufficient market research and in-depth communication with the industry. The new price points are detailed as follows: Scheelite Concentrate (25%-30% WO₃) : Compliant with the industrial standards applicable in Henan, Guangxi and Hunan regions. It refers to scheelite concentrate with a WO₃ content ranging from 25% to 30%. Unit: RMB per ton-unit of WO₃. Scheelite Concentrate (23%-25% WO₃) : Compliant with the industrial standard YS/T 231 - 2015. It refers to scheelite concentrate with a WO₃ content ranging from 23% to 25%. Unit: RMB per ton-unit of WO₃. Ammonium Metatungstate (AMT) : Compliant with the national standard GB/T 26033 - 2010. Its technical indicators are as follows: WO₃ content ≥ 81.5%, Fe content ≤ 0.0020%, Pb content ≤ 0.0001%, and Si content ≤ 0.0015%. Unit: RMB per ton. Wire-Drawing Tungsten Bar : Compliant with the requirements of the national standard GB/T 3459 - 2022, with a tungsten (W) content ≥ 99.95%. Unit: RMB per kilogram. Steelmaking Tungsten Bar : Compliant with the requirements of the national standard GB/T 3459 - 2022, with a tungsten (W) content ≥ 99.95%. Unit: RMB per kilogram. Cut-Resistant Tungsten Wire for Photovoltaic Applications (24μm - 30μm) : With a tungsten (W) content ≥ 99.95%, a diameter ranging from 24μm to 30μm, and a tensile strength of ≥ 3500MPa. Unit: RMB per kilometer. The above - listed prices are all ex - factory pick - up prices including 13% value - added tax (VAT). Details of the 5 New Tungsten Scrap Price Points Scrap Button Bits : Compliant with the quality requirements for cemented carbide scrap specified in the national standard GB/T 21182 - 2022. Unit: RMB per kilogram. Scrap Anvils : Compliant with the quality requirements for cemented carbide scrap specified in the national standard GB/T 21182 - 2022. Unit: RMB per kilogram. Scrap Roller Rings : Compliant with the quality requirements for cemented carbide scrap specified in the national standard GB/T 21182 - 2022. Unit: RMB per kilogram. Scrap Tungsten Chips/Wires : Compliant with the requirements of the national standard GB/T 26496 - 2011 Tungsten and Tungsten Alloy Scrap . It has a tungsten content ≥ 90% and no other inclusions. Unit: RMB per kilogram. Scrap Tungsten Blocks/Sheets : Compliant with the requirements of the national standard GB/T 26496 - 2011 Tungsten and Tungsten Alloy Scrap . It has a tungsten content ≥ 90% and no other inclusions. Unit: RMB per kilogram. The five tungsten scrap prices mentioned above are all excluding VAT. Effective Date The above - mentioned new price points will be officially released starting from November 21, 2025 and updated on each working day. The launch of these new price points aims to achieve more refined classification by region and grade. All the new price points are formulated based on mainstream industrial trading specifications and terms, which have been verified through a standardized price - data collection process. They are for market reference only and do not constitute trading decision - making advice. For details on the pricing methodology and specific product specifications, please visit our official platform. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Li Jiahui from SMM Tungsten and Molybdenum Analysis at 021 - 51666882.
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