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.

To further enhance the accuracy and consistency of our data, our company has adjusted the calculation methodology for the tin import profit margin indicator:

Announcement on Publishing China’s Imported Remelted Lead Landed Duty-Paid Price and Premiums/Discounts

Announcement on Migration of Some Automotive Steel Price Points

We have updated the organization of our Other Minor Metals section for better navigation, grouping price points by specific metal categories.

we have decided to suspend the display of the germanium ingot FOB price on the SMM website front page, effective from April 28, 2026.

To better serve industry clients and more closely align with the market, SMM plans to add 6 copper scrap price assessments for the US region, which will be officially launched on April 24, 2026. Shang

[SMM Announcement] Launch of CIF Premiums by Lead Content for Lead Ingots from Vietnam and Malaysia