Crude oil fell for two consecutive weeks, overseas market metals broadly declined, LME zinc dropped over 2%, LME lead and LME nickel led the decline, and NY silver posted a six-week losing streak [Overnight Market]

SMM Primary Lead Smelter Weekly Operating Rate (June 12, 2026 - June 18, 2026) [SMM Primary Lead Production Weekly Review]

Primary lead spot prices rose before falling, and trading was sluggish before the Dragon Boat Festival [SMM Refined Lead Spot Market Weekly Review]

Lead prices fluctuated upward this week, spot secondary lead trades were weak, and the industry's loss-making pattern continued [SMM Secondary Refined Lead Weekly Review].

Maintenance and Downstream Cargo Pick-Up Deplete Primary Lead Enterprises' Plant Inventory to Low [SMM Primary Lead Inventory Weekly Review]