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.

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 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.

In recent years, continued adjustments to European steel trade protection measures have made stainless steel import quotas an increasingly important factor.

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

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.

The data is planned to be officially launched in September 2026, at which time the new indicator names and IDs will be updated. The existing related data points will be discontinued on July 17, 2026.

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

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.