Based on SMM calculations, full-year exports are expected to reach around 2.28 million mt, continuing the growth trend. Looking ahead to 2026, supported by demand growth driven by continued expansion ...

The most-traded SHFE copper 2601 contract settled at 95,990 yuan/mt. Based on the BC copper 2601 contract price of 87,310 yuan/mt, its after-tax price is 98,660 yuan/mt, resulting in a price spread of ...

Kairos Minerals announced "significant" drilling results from its Mt York gold project in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. The main intersections include: ◎ 51 meters at 2.42 grams per mt gold ...

SMM Stainless Steel Daily Review] SHFE Nickel Drives SS Futures to Stop Rising and Pull Back, Cautious Wait-and-See Sentiment Rises in Stainless Steel Spot Market SMM, Dec ­25: SS futures showed a ...

Chromium Market Operated Steadily with Firm Sentiment Persisting] December 25, 2025: The ex-factory price of high-carbon ferrochrome in Inner Mongolia today was 8,050-8,150 yuan/mt (50% metal content) ...

Iron ore futures fluctuated rangebound today, with the most-traded contract I2605 closing at 778.5, up 0.58% from the previous trading day. Traders showed moderate willingness to sell; steel mills ...

Recently, NdFeB raw material prices for Pr-Nd oxide and Pr-Nd alloy experienced a rapid surge before entering a phase of fluctuation at highs. As of December 25, Pr-Nd oxide settled at 593,500 yuan/mt ...

Nickel prices, both domestic and overseas, generally fluctuated downward throughout 2025, with the price center shifting significantly lower. LME nickel prices fell from an opening of $15,365/mt at ...

Fundamentally, the supply-demand structure for iron ore remains better than that of finished steel, continuing to show relative resilience within the industry chain. Overall, iron ore prices are ...

Price-wise, influenced by the rapid increase in lithium carbonate prices, cathode plants raised their quotes by 5,000-10,000 yuan/mt. Quotes for standard models generally rose to above 380,000 yuan/mt ...

This week, the market maintained a robust and slightly strong pattern, with demand remaining relatively robust. Supply side, leading producers' offers held within the range of 360,000-365,000 yuan/mt.

The SM2603 contract opened at 5,820 yuan/mt and closed at 5,846 yuan/mt, up 0.48% with the highest price at 5,848 yuan/mt and the lowest at 5,704 yuan/mt. Trading volume was 128,400 lots, and open ...