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.

To improve the efficiency of accessing and using overseas PV module price information on SMM's photovoltaic platform, and to provide clearer descriptions of different wafer sizes, module formats, appl

"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 will launch a new price for Battery-grade Nickel Sulphate, CIF China, USD/wmt, starting August 7, 2026.

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

SMM will soon upgrade and optimize the classification structure of its PV module price assessments.

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 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.

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.