Since the carbon structural steel (45#, Φ100-130), price point ID: 202202221138, and gear steel (20CrMnTi, Φ86-150), price point ID: 202202221027, are no longer in circulation in the market, SMM will

SMM HVLP1 copper foil premiums, deliverd to Consumer Works, VAT included, yuan/tonne will officially launch on the SMM website (smm.cn) on July 24, 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.

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

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

Expanding our iron ore production data in the SMM database by adding iron ore production data for 10 key iron ore-producing countries worldwide. The data update frequency remains annual, with specific

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 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.