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 launched Indonesia MHP supply-demand balance data on August 4, 2026, to enhance market transparency. Data includes supply, demand, and balance, updated monthly on the 1st.

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

SMM (Shanghai Metals Market) will officially launch the SMM Global Spodumene Shipment Volume Data on August 7, 2026.

SMM will soon upgrade and optimize the classification structure of its PV module price assessments.

Shanghai, July 23– Since joining the International Lithium Association (ILiA) in November 2022, Shanghai Metals Market (SMM) has maintained its membership for four consecutive years, serving as a long

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