Notice on Frequency Adjustment for Price

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.

SMM is adjusting the "HRC St3sp 2-8mm FOB Black Sea" specifications, effective 03 July 2026, to better align with international trade practices and industry standards.

SMM is optimizing its USD price conversion methodology. The adjustment, effective June 26, 2026, will more accurately represent the cost structure and market reality for commodities.

SMM update and adjust the monthly alumina output data for May 2026 to enhance accuracy, stability, and market reference value. Apologies for any inconvenience.

SMM will suspend Indonesia and Malaysia price publications on June 16–17 due to Islamic New Year normal publication resumes on June 17 and June 18 respectively.

The "Cobalt & Lithium_Lithium Carbonate Inventory" data has been updated to include upstream, downstream, and a new "Others" segment, reflecting a more comprehensive industry inventory.

SMM Industry Research Department will suspend the update and release of price quotations related to Indonesia and Malaysia during 1st to 2nd June, 2026, due to multiple statutory public holidays.

May 27, 2026 (this Wednesday) is the official public holiday for Eid Al-Adha (Hari Raya Idul Adha) in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Philippines

SMM will advance the release time of EMM spot prices in various regions and ports, as well as FOB and Rotterdam Warehouse prices, to 10:00 AM each working day, starting from May 26, 2026.