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

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.

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

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.

To better align with the update cycle of global stainless steel production data, SMM has decided to adjust certain stainless steel production-related data points following market research and a review

To better serve the entire global energy storage supply chain and to help market participants accurately track FOB China price trends for DC‑side battery containers exported to Europe and India,