SMM, based on thorough market research and data accumulation, plans to add two new price points – SMM CFR India Sulfur and SMM FOB India Sulfuric Acid – starting from August 22, 2026 (Friday).

Shanghai Metals Market (SMM) will launch four new Philippine low-grade nickel laterite ore price data points on August 17, 2026, expanding its coverage of the Philippine physical nickel ore market.

SMM launches a new price assessment for battery-grade LDP, effective August 10, 2026, to provide a transparent, spot-trading-based price reference.

SMM will launch the Southern Vietnam Rebar EXW Price Assessment on August 5, 2026, providing a daily market reference for CB300V Φ10 rebar prices based on market research and transactions.

SMM Rare Earth Research Team announces four new price points for key rare earth products, effective August 5, 2026. Prices include PrNd Oxide and Metal (FOB China and CIF Rotterdam), published weekly.

"SMM Chinese Sulphuric Acid FOB Index from Copper Smelters " and the smelting acid FOB indices for Shandong, Guangxi, Anhui, and Fujian will be discontinued on August 7, 2026 (Friday, a working day).

SMM announces the discontinuation of updates and new data for non-oriented silicon steel FOB price points and database, due to strategic adjustments and to maintain price accuracy

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