SMM March 27 News: According to SMM, Baiyin Nonferrous Group's Northwest Lead-Zinc Smelter has launched an open bidding sale for approximately 100 tons of crude cadmium. According to official sources, the bidding floor price is set at a discount of RMB 1,000/ton against the SMM average price, with the highest bidder winning the auction. The bidding will proceed only if at least three companies register. The registration deadline is 5:00 PM on March 30, 2026, and the bidding will begin at 10:00 AM on March 31, 2026. Market participants noted that as cadmium prices have shown an upward trend recently, this bidding event is worth close attention. To some extent, it will reflect the strength of market demand and serve as a reference for whether cadmium prices can steadily rise.

SMM, March 27: According to SMM, the Northwest Lead and Zinc Smelter of Baiyin Nonferrous Group Co., Ltd. planned to conduct a public tender sale of about 100 mt of crude cadmium under its operations. According to the official announcement, the bidding floor price was set at a discount of 1,000 yuan/mt to the average price on SMM, and the highest bidder would win after the auction. This project required at least three registrants for the auction to proceed normally. The registration deadline was 17:00 on March 30, 2026, and bidding would begin at 10:00 on March 31, 2026. Market participants said that, as cadmium prices had recently shown an upward trend, this tender was also well worth watching. To a certain extent, it could reflect the strength of market demand and provide some reference as to whether cadmium prices could continue to rise steadily.

SMM March 11 News: According to SMM, the Northwest Lead and Zinc Smelter of Baiyin Nonferrous Group Co., Ltd. has initiated a public tender for the sale of approximately 100 tons of its crude cadmium. Specifically, according to official sources, the bidding base price is set at the SMM average price minus 500 RMB/ton, and the highest bidder will win the tender. This project requires three registered participants to proceed with the bidding. The registration deadline is 5:00 PM on March 16, 2026, and the bidding is scheduled to start at 10:00 AM on March 17, 2026.

SMM News on March 11: According to SMM, the Northwest Lead and Zinc Smelter of Baiyin Nonferrous Group Co., Ltd. launched a public tender sale for about 100 mt of crude cadmium under its operation. According to the official announcement, the bidding floor price was set at a discount of 500 yuan/mt to the average SMM price, and the highest bidder after the auction won the lot. This project required at least three registrants for the auction to proceed normally. The registration deadline was 17:00 on March 16, 2026, and bidding was scheduled to begin at 10:00 on March 17, 2026. Market participants said that, as cadmium prices had shown an upward trend recently, this tender was also well worth close attention. To a certain extent, it could reflect the strength of market demand and provide some reference as to whether cadmium prices could continue to rise steadily.

Southern Nonferrous Metals Successfully Concludes Large-Scale Metal Tenders Amid Strong Market Demand

SMM, March 9: According to multiple sources from the market, South China Nonferrous recently conducted large-scale tenders for several of its metal products, including substantial volumes of bismuth ingots, cadmium ingots, and indium ingots. The information indicated that the final results were all successfully concluded. At present, according to official information, these metal tenders have indeed smoothly entered the delivery stage, but the authorities are currently unwilling to disclose the specific transaction prices. However, many market participants said that the transaction prices of these metals were close to the market spot prices. Considering such large volumes, this outcome indeed indicates robust trading interest in these metal markets. After the Chinese New Year, end-use demand has also begun to enter an active stockpiling phase. In addition to end-users, market forces including trade and speculation have also been actively taking action; therefore, the market’s recent price trend has been relatively firm.

SMM March 2nd News: According to official information, Nandan County Nonferrous Metals Co., Ltd. is offering cadmium ingots for sale. Quality specifications: 99.995%; Standard implemented: YS/T 72-2014, approximately 200 tons. The quoted price is the tax-included price (tax rate 13%) for delivery on truck at the seller's plant. The deadline for this quotation is 16:00 on March 3, 2026. Offers submitted after this time will be invalid. There is currently no minimum price set for this official offer.

[SMM Aluminum Express News] Atlantic Alumina (Atalco Gramercy) refinery in Louisiana submitted a site investigation plan (Jan 30, 2026) to LDEQ to test soil & groundwater for contamination from repeated “red mud” leaks into drainage leading to Blind River Swamp. The plan involves drilling borings, screening for heavy metals (cadmium, chromium, arsenic, etc.), and converting to monitoring wells, using strict EPA/Louisiana standards. Leaks started Aug 2024; more violations found 2025. Company agreed to remediation without admitting fault; no fines decided yet. Meanwhile, owner Concord Resources signed a DoD deal (Jan 2026) to expand the U.S.’s only bauxite refinery to >1M tpy alumina + gallium production.

SMM, October 27: According to SMM, Baiyin Nonferrous Group has initiated a public tender for the sale of 100 metric tons of crude cadmium. Official sources specify that the bidding will start at a base price with a discount of 500 yuan per metric ton, and the highest bid will win. The auction requires at least three registered participants to proceed. The registration deadline is 17:00 on October 29, 2025, and the bidding will begin at 15:00 on October 30, 2025. Market participants indicate that due to recent fluctuations in cadmium prices, this tender is particularly noteworthy as it could, to some extent, reflect the strength of market demand.

Southern Nonferrous Metals in Nandan County Successfully Sells 66 Tons of Cadmium Ingots and 3,000 Kilograms of Indium Ingots