SMM launches the "SMM China Titanium Dioxide Price Index" to provide a transparent pricing reference and reflect market trends, effective from March 20, 2026.

SMM will delist 14 price points for various steel types from specific mills effective April 1, 2026, due to prolonged stockouts. Clients should adjust their price usage to avoid business disruptions.

LFP Prices

Effective March 17, 2026, SMM will officially launch the following two new price points: "SMM Battery-Grade Lithium Carbonate (CIF South Korea)" and "SMM Battery-Grade Lithium Hydroxide (CIF South Kor

Discontinuation of Iron Ore Data Points in the SMM Database

SMM will launch two new price points for Indonesia 316L stainless steel, "Indonesia 316L/NO.1 Coil Mill Edge" and "Indonesia 316L/2B Coil Mill Edge," effective March 13, 2026.

SMM launches graded price points for hafnium oxide and crystal hafnium to enhance pricing reference for the hafnium industry.

Discontinuation and Addition of Iron Ore Data Points in the SMM Database

Indonesia holds over 60% of the world's nickel reserves and plays a central role in nickel resource supply and processing. In 2023, Indonesia achieved a breakthrough in refined nickel exports, increasing from zero to substantial volumes, with exports reaching 43,600 mt in 2024. New refined nickel projects are currently under construction, and Indonesia's refined nickel capacity is expected to increase to 180,000 mt by 2026. Future exports are anticipated to expand further, making Indonesia's refined nickel price trends significantly influential in the global nickel market. To actively respond to changes in the Indonesian refined nickel market, meet the urgent needs of users for Indonesian refined nickel FOB prices, and enhance market information transparency, SMM has decided: Starting from September 19, 2025, to publish the‘SMM Indonesia Refined Nickel, FOB Indonesia, USD/tonne’price Price details are as follows: Description: SMM Indonesia Refined Nickel, FOB Indonesia, USD/tonne Quality: Ni 99.80% min Definition: FOB Indonesia main ports Unit: USD/tonne Quantity: Min 30 tonnes Timing: 1-3 months Payment Terms: L/C/TT at sight in USD , or other payment terms normalized Publication: Weekly, Friday 10:30 AM Jakarta Time

Dear User, Hello! On September 12, 2025, SMM officially launched new weekly price points for lithium battery recycling. The newly added price points include: 1. SMM Black Mass, NCM/NCA, Payable indicator, cobalt, FOB Koera, % payable of SMM's Cobalt Metal (in-whs Rotterdam) , Specification: 18% < Ni < 40% 2. SMM Black Mass, NCM/NCA, Payable indicator, nickel, FOB Koera, % payable of LME's Nickel Cash Official price ， Specification: 5% < Co < 18% The price are updated and maintained every Friday at 12:00 PM. On September 12, 2025, this week’s SMM NCM/NCA black mass‘s weekly price was 87%-91%, remaining unchanged from last week. We welcome more related companies in the industry chain to participate and support SMM in better serving the new energy industry chain.