SMM News on March 26: According to SMM, starting from March 26, Shandong Humon Smelting Co., Ltd. conducted a public tender sale of its high-purity tellurium head and tail materials. Specifically, according to official information, the quantity was 2,000 kg, the packaging was iron drums, the delivery method was self pick-up by the buyer, freight was borne by the buyer, and the buyer was required to pick up the goods before April 20, 2026. The delivery location was Shandong Humon Smelting Co., Ltd. (No. 11 Jinzheng Street, Shuidao Town, Muping District, Yantai, Shandong Province). Sales contact: Wang Peng Tel: 17616212861 At present, the official side did not provide a starting bid price for the tender; instead, the highest bidder would win. The buyer should fill in the quotation based on its own circumstances. If the buyer's quotation did not reach the seller's reserve price, the seller had the right to refuse the sale. To ensure timely quotations, please send back the inquiry sheet, a copy of the participating party's business license, and invoicing information (stamped with the official seal) to 17616212861@163.com before 11:30 a.m. on March 27, 2026, and contact Humon personnel in a timely manner for collection.

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