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

SMM (Shanghai Metals Market) will officially launch the SMM Global Spodumene Shipment Volume Data on August 7, 2026.

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.

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.

SMM is expanding the pig iron production data in the SMM database : adding pig iron production data for 39 countries and regions.