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

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.

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.

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 launches new export price assessments for carbon steel slabs in the Black Sea and Brazil, effective from 14 July 2026, to enhance market transparency and reduce trade risks.

SMM will launch new import and export price assessments for billets in the Black Sea, Philippines, and Turkey, effective from 13 July 2026, to better reflect market dynamics and support global trade.

Effective July 3, 2026, SMM will officially launch two new data series — the SMM GPU Cloud Compute Spot Price Index and the SMM GPU Cloud Compute Spot Listing Price — updated on a daily basis.

SMM plans to add SMM FOB South Korea Sulfuric Acid price point starting from June 26, 2026 (Friday).

SMM publishes N-type 210R wafer—Vietnam and Laos FOB price points