With the Chinese New Year approaching, the market is entering the holiday period [SMM North China Spot Copper].

SMM Weekly Operating Rate of Primary Lead Smelters (February 6, 2026–February 12, 2026) [SMM Weekly Review of Primary Lead Operating Rates]

Copper prices fell sharply, with some downstream buyers making small restocking purchases, but overall trading remained sluggish [SMM South China Spot Copper]

AI Macro Sentiment Recedes Again, Triggering Market Downward Pressure, the Most-Traded SHFE Tin Contract Falls Over 5% [SMM Tin Midday Review]

Democratic Republic of Congo's Copper Exports Increase by Nearly 10%, LME Copper and SHFE Copper Close Sharply Lower Overnight [SMM Copper Morning Meeting Minutes]