Announcements

Stay informed with our latest price publishment announcements and important notices.

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May
2026
PriceMay 12, 2026
[SMM Announcement: SMM Launches New Price Points for Brazilian and Argentinian Low-Sulphur Petroleum Coke CIF China]

Starting from May 15, 2026, SMM will officially launch the regular publication of Brazilian and Argentinian low-sulphur petroleum coke CIF China price data.

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May
2026
PriceMay 11, 2026
【SMM Announcement】Notice on the Suspension of Indonesia-Related Price Quotations During the Ascension Day of Jesus Christ (Kenaikan Yesus Kristus)

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

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May
2026
PriceMay 11, 2026
[SMM Annoucement] New Price Announcement for ‘Malaysia 304/2B Coil Mill Edge’ and ‘304/No.1 Coil Mill Edge’

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.

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Apr
2026
PriceApr 30, 2026
SMM Notice: Metal Price Assessment for Chinese Market Suspended During Labour Day Holiday; Overseas Prices Updated As Usual

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:

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Apr
2026
PriceApr 29, 2026
[SMM Announcement] New Price Announcement for“Shanxi 30%–35% manganese-rich slag & Hunan 30%–31% manganese-rich slag”

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.

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Apr
2026
DataApr 27, 2026
Announcement on the Adjustment of Tin Import Profit Margin Indicator Data

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

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Apr
2026
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Apr
2026
Apr 21, 2026
[SMM Announcement] Optimization of the 'Other Minor Metals' Category Structure

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

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Apr
2026
PriceApr 17, 2026
Announcement on Suspension of Germanium Ingot FOB Price Display

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

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Apr
2026
PriceApr 16, 2026
Announcement on the Publication of Copper Scrap Price point [SMM Price Release Announcement]

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

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Apr
2026
PriceApr 14, 2026
【SMM Announcement】Announcement on Adjusting the Quote Frequency of Certain Domestic Bauxite Price Points

9 domestic bauxite price points will be adjusted: from daily updates to monthly updates (on the first Thursday of each month at 5:00 PM Beijing Time).

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Apr
2026
PriceApr 13, 2026
【SMM Announcement】Notice on the Suspension of Thailand-Related Price Quotations During Songkran Festival

SMM Industry Research Department will suspend price updates from April 13-15, 2026, due to the Songkran Festival in Thailand. Daily and weekly prices will resume on April 16 and 17, 2026 respectively

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Apr
2026
PriceApr 03, 2026
【SMM Announcement】Notice on the Suspension of Philippines and Indonesia-Related Price Quotations During the Good Friday Holiday

Please be informed that April 3rd (Friday), 2026, coincides with the public holidays for Good Friday in several countries, including Indonesia and Philippines. Due to the holiday, the SMM Industry Res

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Apr
2026
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Apr
2026