[SMM Chrome Daily Review: Ore Prices Continue to Fall, Market Expectations Bearish] June 17, 2026 – The ferrochrome and chrome ore markets fluctuated slightly...

[SMM Chrome Daily Review: Market Expectations Pessimistic, Transactions Continue Weak] June 16, 2026 – Ferrochrome and chrome ore markets fluctuate slightly...

SMM, June 16: The SHFE aluminum price center in the morning session was far below the same period yesterday. However, affected by the sharp decline in aluminum prices, buyer purchasing sentiment surged, driving seller quotes and transaction prices to strengthen continuously. Some sellers, influenced by the aluminum prices, held back from selling and raised their quotes. The mainstream spot transaction prices were at a discount of 80 to a discount of 90 yuan/mt against the SHFE aluminum July contract. Today, the shipment sentiment index in East China was 2.83, down 0.13 MoM; the purchasing sentiment index was 3.06, up 0.30 MoM. SHFE aluminum futures prices plunged in the night session of the previous day and the morning session today. In the central China market, the buying sentiment of downstream processing enterprises recovered, and their willingness to stockpile increased. Trading firms engaging in both spot and futures markets tended to quickly earn price spreads, and the sentiment of holding prices firm and holding back from selling was strong, keeping market quotes high. Ultimately, the actual transaction price range in the central China market was at a discount of 120-140 yuan/mt against the SHFE aluminum July contract. Today, the shipment sentiment index in the central China market was 2.91, down 0.01 MoM; the purchasing sentiment index was 2.22, up 0.02 MoM. On the inventory front, the aluminum ingot inventory in major consumption areas fell 0.25 MoM today, with destocking mainly driven by Guangdong and Wuxi.

[SMM Chrome Daily Review: Chrome Ore Edges Lower, Ferrochrome Remains Steady for Now] June 15, 2026: The ferrochrome and chrome ore markets fluctuated slightly...

June 12: Northern ports: South African high-iron ore: 31.4-32.1 yuan/mtu, down from last Friday; South African semi-carbonate ore: 37.8-38.3 yuan/mtu, flat from last Friday; Gabonese ore: 41-41.6 yuan/mtu, down from last Friday; 46% Australian lumps: 43.5-44 yuan/mtu, flat from last Friday; South African medium-iron ore: 37.5-38 yuan/mtu, down from last Friday. Southern ports: South African high-iron ore: 34.1-34.6 yuan/mtu, down from last Friday; South African semi-carbonate ore: 36.5-37 yuan/mtu, flat from last Friday; Gabonese ore: 41.5-42 yuan/mtu, down from last Friday; 46% Australian lumps: 43.5-44 yuan/mtu, flat from last Friday; South African medium-iron ore: 37-37.5 yuan/mtu, down from last Friday. The manganese ore market is steady but stagnant, end-use demand is sluggish, and a wait-and-see sentiment prevails.

[SMM Chrome Daily: Prices Move Sideways, Transactions Remain Sluggish] June 12, 2026 – The ferrochrome and chrome ore markets fluctuate slightly...

According to the SMM survey, on June 12, the total inventory at 10 ports tracked by SMM stood at 110.97 million mt, up 610,000 mt WoW. Coarse fines and concentrates showed inventory buildup, while lump and pellets experienced slight destocking.

Antimony prices maintained a steep downward trend this week. Entering the first half of June, overall market trading activity remained sluggish. End buyers stayed largely on the sidelines, purchasing only to meet immediate demand with a cautious stance. Nevertheless, certain enterprises faced mounting mid-year sales pressure and ramped up shipments. Recent selling prices from suppliers, particularly for antimony oxide, saw substantial price concessions. Suppliers prioritized moving inventory, which drove a rapid slump in market prices.

[SMM Chrome Daily: Market in the Doldrums, Transactions Remain Sluggish] June 11, 2026: The ferrochrome and chrome ore markets fluctuated slightly...

[SMM Chrome Daily Review: Overseas Market Offers Lowered, Market Transactions Limited] June 10, 2026: The ferrochrome and chrome ore markets experienced slight fluctuations...