Against this backdrop, SMM will begin publishing the US Midwest DDP aluminum premium starting February 27, 2026. Through daily market communication, SMM will introduce ......

SMM will add new price points for tungsten carbide scrap in Europe and India, effective February 13, to enhance market transparency and facilitate global trade.

Shanghai Metals Market (SMM) officially launched the Copper grade A cathode premium, cif Rotterdam, USD/(tonne) on February 24th, 2026. 

SMM has reviewed and refined its 2025 energy storage data, adjusting monthly shipment volumes and renaming data points for clarity.

COMEX Inventory Data Date Adjustment

SMM will update its Alumina Monthly Cost Model from January 2026, incorporating VAT into bauxite costs and discontinuing certain regional indicators.

SMM will increase the update frequency for its Indonesian Domestic Nickel Ore Price (1.2%-1.6% Ni) from weekly to daily, effective February 9, 2026, due to market volatility.

SMM has updated and standardized naming conventions and methodologies for certain price points to enhance clarity, consistency, and professional integrity.

SMM is delisting 11 price points for various automotive steels, effective February 6, 2026, due to market changes.