SMM, March 23: According to market sources, Nandan County Jilang Indium Co., Ltd. is expected to offer crude indium ingots for external sale on the 23rd of this month, with indium purity ≥99.00%, approximately 1,000 kg, subject to YS/T 1163-2016 Crude Indium. Delivery location: the warehouse of Nandan County Jilang Indium Co., Ltd. (Industrial Park, Chehe Town, Nandan County, Hechi City). The seller is responsible for loading and weighbridge measurement, and the freight shall be borne by the buyer. The bidding deadline is before 16:00 on March 23, 2026, after which it will be invalid.

SMM, March 19: According to market sources, Nandan County Jilang Indium Industry Co., Ltd. is expected to offer crude indium ingots for sale on March 19, with indium purity ≥99.00%, approximately 1,000 kg, in accordance with YS/T 1163-2016 Crude Indium. Delivery location: warehouse of Nandan County Jilang Indium Industry Co., Ltd. (Industrial Park, Chehe Town, Nandan County, Hechi City). The seller is responsible for loading and weighing, and the freight shall be borne by the buyer. The bidding deadline is before 16:30 on March 19, 2026, and submissions after the deadline will be invalid. No specific transaction details had yet been reported in the market at present.

Indium is a soft, silvery-white metal that is classified within the post-transition metals group. Known for its malleability, ductility, and ability to conduct electricity, indium is unique due to its rarity in the Earth's crust and its diverse applications in modern technology. Discovered in 1863 by German chemists Ferdinand Reich and Hieronymus Theodor Richter, indium is primarily extracted from zinc ores as a by-product. It is widely recognized for its low melting point and ability to remain stable over a broad range of temperatures, making it indispensable in certain high-tech applications.

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SMM April 1 News: According to market sources, Jilang Indium Co., Ltd. in Nandan County plans to sell crude indium ingots today. The indium content is ≥99.00%, with a quantity of approximately 1,000 kg, and the product complies with the standard YS/T 1163-2016 "Crude Indium." The seller is responsible for the product under the following conditions: the indium content must be ≥99%; otherwise, for every 0.1% decrease in grade below 99%, the unit price will be reduced by 3 yuan/kg. The delivery location is the warehouse of Jilang Indium Co., Ltd. in Nandan County (Industrial Park, Chehe Town, Nandan County, Hechi City). The seller is responsible for loading and weighing, while the buyer bears the freight. The bidding deadline is before 17:00 on April 2, 2025, and bids submitted after this time will be invalid.

SMM May 6 News: According to market sources, Nandan County Jilang Indium Industry Co., Ltd. plans to sell crude indium ingots externally today. The quality of the indium is ≥99.00%, with an approximate quantity of 1,000 kg, adhering to the execution standard YS/T 1163-2016 "Crude Indium". Delivery location: Warehouse of Nandan County Jilang Indium Industry Co., Ltd. (Industrial Park, Chehe Town, Nandan County, Hechi City). The seller is responsible for loading and weighing, while the buyer bears the freight costs. The bidding deadline is before 17:00 on May 7, 2025, and bids submitted after this time will be invalid.

SMM News on March 27: According to market sources, Jilang Indium Co., Ltd. in Nandan County recently exported crude indium ingots with an indium content of ≥99.00%, approximately 1,000 kg, complying with the standard YS/T 1163-2016 "Crude Indium". The transaction was successfully completed, and market sources indicate that the final transaction price reached as high as 2,730 yuan/kg.

SMM March 4 News: According to market information, Nandan County Jilong Indium Industry Co., Ltd. is expected to export crude indium ingots today, with a purity of indium ≥99.00%, approximately 1,000 kilograms. The delivery location is the warehouse of Nandan County Jilong Indium Industry Co., Ltd. (Chehe Town Industrial Park, Nandan County, Hechi City). The seller is responsible for loading and weighing, while the transportation cost will be borne by the buyer. The bidding deadline is March 5, 2025, and bids submitted after the deadline will be invalid.

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 24 Update: According to market information, Nandan County Jilang Indium Industry Co., Ltd. is expected to sell crude indium ingots today, with a quality of indium ≥99.00%, approximately one thousand kilograms, following the standard YS/T 1163-2016 for Crude Indium. Delivery location: Warehouse of Nandan County Jilang Indium Industry Co., Ltd. (Chehe Town Industrial Park, Nandan County, Hechi City), where the seller will be responsible for loading and weighing, while the buyer will bear the transportation costs. The deadline for bidding is before 17:00 on March 25, 2025, after which it will be invalid.