As China Customs has revised historical import and export statistics data, we will adjust relevant data in our non-ferrous metals database to align fully with official customs figures and guarantee da

Notice on the Official Launch of SMM Weekly Lithium Hydroxide Inventory Data

Notice on the Official Launch of SMM Weekly Lithium Hydroxide Production Data

In recent years, raw materials for battery-grade nickel sulphate production have become increasingly diverse. To help all parties more accurately assess the production economics of various raw materia

Indonesia has long been an important source of nickel hydrometallurgy intermediate products supply. In recent years, the global macro landscape has created increasing uncertainties for nickel intermed

Indonesia has long served as a key source of nickel raw materials supply. As the Indonesian industry chain continues to extend downstream, Indonesia-produced nickel sulphate is providing a new supplem

SMM to launch "N-type 210R Silicon Ingot—Turkey CIF" price on May 22, 2026, providing daily CIF prices at main Turkish ports in USD/kg, excluding VAT, with a minimum trading volume of 100 kg.

Notice on the Official Launch of SMM Lithium Ore/Concentrate Port Inventory Data

Announcement on Data Adjustment of SMM Steel Indirect Export Model

SMM releases new price points for SOFC core materials including cell wafer and related slurries, with tax-inclusive ex-factory quotes to serve industrial chain pricing.

SMM is officially launching five granular price assessments for Philippine nickel ore ocean freight to major smelting hubs in China and Indonesia, replacing old Philippines ocean freight price points

Upgrade and Optimization of SMM Stainless Steel Category

To strengthen visibility into lithium carbonate inventory trends and expand market data coverage, we have implemented a significant upgrade to our existing data system.

SMM will update the SMM CIF Indonesia Sulfur price daily instead of weekly, starting May 18, 2026, to better reflect market changes. Updates will be published by 12:00 PM Beijing time on working days.

Starting from May 15, 2026, SMM will officially launch the regular publication of Brazilian and Argentinian low-sulphur petroleum coke CIF China price data.

Thursday, May 14th, 2026, coincides with the public holiday for Ascension Day of Jesus Christ (Kenaikan Yesus Kristus) in Indonesia, Indonesia-related price points update will be suspended

SMM will launch the price points for TOPCon module Rotterdam, Portugal and Greece in-warehouse, duty paid price for distributed and utility projects.

SMM will launch two new price points for Malaysia 304 stainless steel, "Malaysia 304/NO.1 Coil Mill Edge" and "Malaysia 304/2B Coil Mill Edge," effective May 15, 2026.

The 2026 Labour Day holiday is approaching. To help you make timely work and trading arrangements in advance, SMM hereby releases the official service schedule during the holiday period as follows:

SMM will launch new pricing for manganese-rich slag from Shanxi (30%-35% Mn) and Hunan (30%-31% Mn) starting May 8, 2026, to improve market transparency and trading efficiency.