[SMM Express] Chinese titanium suppliers are expanding their focus towards international aerospace markets as global demand for the critical metal remains supported by aircraft manufacturing growth and supply chain constraints. Several Chinese companies showcased titanium sponge, ingots and other advanced materials at the Farnborough International Airshow in July 2026, seeking to strengthen relationships with overseas aerospace customers. Titanium is widely used in aerospace applications due to its high strength-to-weight ratio, corrosion resistance and ability to withstand extreme conditions. The metal is essential for aircraft components including airframes, landing gear and jet engine parts. The global titanium supply chain has faced disruptions in recent years, including the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, sanctions affecting Russian supply and trade restrictions on Chinese materials. These factors have increased interest in alternative suppliers as aerospace manufacturers seek greater supply chain resilience. China remains one of the world’s leading titanium producers, with a growing domestic aerospace sector supported by companies such as COMAC. However, intense competition within the domestic market is encouraging Chinese suppliers to pursue export opportunities, particularly in Europe and other regions where aerospace-grade titanium supply remains constrained.

China's sulphuric acid market continues to weaken, index declines [SMM Sulphuric Acid Weekly Review]

Canadian miner Resouro Strategic Metals is seeking funds to accelerate the development of its rare earth and titanium projects in Brazil, with the initial investment estimated at $160 million. The company plans to issue 8 million common shares through a private placement, aiming to raise C$2 million (approximately $1.4 million). The company said in a statement, "Resouro will use the proceeds for a pre-feasibility study, the urgent development of the Tiros rare earth and titanium project in Minas Gerais, and general working capital expenditures." Recently, Resouro completed a preliminary economic assessment of the Tiros project, estimating the initial construction investment at approximately $160 million. The company's projections indicate that the project is expected to process 500,000 mt of ore annually over its 20-year operational life.

[SMM Titanium Dioxide Spot Brief: Titanium Dioxide Market Weak but Stable, Awaiting Order Release Signals] SMM July 22 – The titanium dioxide market remained weak but stable today. On the supply side, divergence emerged: some enterprises cut production and conducted maintenance, while mainstream large producers maintained stable output. Demand was sluggish, with downstream mainly digesting inventories. The market held expectations of recovery, but in the short term it remained wait-and-see, awaiting order release.

[SMM Titanium Flash News] According to statistics from the General Administration of Customs, China imported 350,200 mt of titanium concentrates in June 2026, down 34.69% MoM. Imports of titanium concentrates in H1 totaled 2.9288 million mt, up 13.56% YoY. Exports of titanium sponge in June were 910 mt, up 22.15% MoM, and cumulative exports in H1 reached 3,851 mt, up 6.21% YoY. Exports of titanium dioxide were 185,300 mt in June, up 21.28% MoM from May and up 40.43% YoY, while total exports in H1 2026 reached 1.0684 million mt, up 16.56% YoY.

[SMM Titanium Flash News] Yesterday, according to industry media reports, the first phase of the annual 100,000-ton high-performance titanium and composite materials project by Hunan Hongwang Titanium Materials Technology Co., Ltd. was launched in Loudi. This project is one of the top ten industrial projects in Hunan Province for 2026, with production capacity for 30,000 tons of titanium ribbon, 50,000 tons of titanium-aluminum composite materials, and 20,000 tons of pure titanium and titanium-aluminum composite discs, filling the gap in large-scale production of high-end titanium ribbon and composite materials within the province. Meanwhile, Hongwang Group has secured vanadium-titanium magnetite mining rights in Tanzania, Africa, and plans to invest 3.5 billion yuan to establish an overseas raw material base, forming a full-chain layout of "overseas resources—local processing—domestic market." With both resource and processing ends connected, the domestic substitution process of titanium materials in aerospace, new energy, and other fields is expected to further accelerate.

[SMM Titanium Flash News]Recently, according to a report by Zunyi Release, the overall construction progress of the 4,500-ton titanium metal processing project in Tongzi County, Guizhou, has reached 95%, with all main components completed and fully entering the final sprint phase. With a total investment of 200 million yuan, the project will achieve an annual production capacity of 4,500 tons of titanium products, focusing on high-quality titanium processing products for aviation, aerospace, and civilian sectors. This project will effectively address the shortcomings in the regional new materials industry and enhance the capacity for refined titanium processing. As the project comes into operation, Tongzi County's titanium industry system is expected to further improve, injecting new momentum into the transformation and upgrading of the local industrial economy.

[SMM Titanium Dioxide Spot Report: Titanium dioxide market remains in the doldrums, with cost support and weak demand in a tug-of-war] SMM, July 21: Currently, the titanium dioxide market remains in the doldrums. The actual order signing price in the Panxi region has fallen to around 14,000 yuan/mt, with deals negotiated on an individual basis. On the supply side, operating rates are diverging. High sulphuric acid costs provide support, but downstream sectors such as coatings and plastics are in their off-season, demand is sluggish, and purchasing remains largely wait-and-see. In the short term, July and August are unlikely to see significant improvement. A phased recovery is expected from mid-to-late August to September, but the rebound will be limited.

[SMM Titanium Flash News] On July 21st, according to industry media reports, Anada released its performance forecast for the first half of 2026, achieving a net profit of 41.5 million yuan to 61.5 million yuan, successfully turning a loss of 26.27 million yuan from the same period last year into a profit. The company simultaneously announced that it will launch an integrated project with an annual output of 150000 tons of rutile titanium dioxide and 300000 tons of battery grade iron phosphate in Tongling, Anhui, with a total investment of nearly 3.3 billion yuan. This project utilizes ferrous sulfate heptahydrate, a byproduct of titanium dioxide, as the core raw material for iron phosphate, achieving 100% self-sufficiency in raw materials and bridging the upstream and downstream loop between traditional chemical and new energy materials. With the gradual release of the synergistic effect of dual main businesses, the integrated model of titanium dioxide enterprises relying on by-product resources to enter the new energy track is expected to become the mainstream direction of industry transformation.

1. Tender Conditions This tender project for August 2026 Xigang Vanadium Titanium Iron FeTi70-A(N), 10–50 (PGWZMYHGZHD260719305020) has the bid inviter as Panzhihua Steel Group Materials Trade Co., Ltd. The project funds come from self-raised sources, and the project has met the conditions for tender, and is now open for tender. 2. Project Overview and Tender Scope 2.1 Project Name: August 2026 Xigang Vanadium Titanium Iron FeTi70-A(N), 10–50 Tender failure changes to another procurement method: Switch to negotiation procurement 2.3 The tender content, scope, and scale of this project are detailed in the attached "Material List Attachment.pdf". 3. Bidder Qualification Requirements 3.1 This tender does not allow consortium bidding. 3.2 This tender requires bidders to meet the following qualification requirements: (1) Production-type business license 3.3 This tender requires bidders to satisfy the following registered capital requirements: Production-type registered capital: 5 million yuan or more 3.4 This tender requires bidders to have the following performance requirements: At the time of bid, bidders must provide proof of performance for similar products from January 1, 2023 to the bid deadline (scanned copy of invoice). 3.5 This tender requires bidders to meet the following capability requirements, financial requirements, and other requirements: Financial requirement: The bidder's registered capital shall be no less than 5 million yuan. Capability requirement: A scanned copy or photo of the original business license (or duplicate) must be provided. Other requirements: Refer to the attachment (if needed) 3.6 For projects legally required to be tendered, bids from dishonest judgment debtors are invalid. 4. Obtaining of Tender Documents 4.1 All those interested in bidding please log in to the Ansteel Smart Bidding Platform at http://bid.ansteel.cn to download the electronic tender documents from 09:30 on July 21, 2026 to 09:30 on August 10, 2026 (Beijing time, the same hereinafter). Click to view tender details: