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Vedanta Aluminium strengthens biodiversity and carbon reduction efforts in Odisha with PwC partnership
Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer and a leader in sustainable development, has reinforced its position as ...
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Zinc prices reached a two-year high. How are the operating rates of various downstream zinc sectors? [SMM Analysis]
Overnight, LME zinc prices opened at US$2,581/ton and reached a low of US$2,567/ton during the period. During the European trading session, LME zinc prices moved up and hit a high of US$2,605.5/ton, ...
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December Zinc Concentrate TCs Rebound: What is the Supply-Demand Pattern for Domestic Zinc Ore in 2025? [SMM Analysis]
In February, the lack of consumption due to CNY holidays drove accumulation of stocks. Lead prices thus fell back from high levels. LME lead prices dropped below the $2,000/mt mark, reaching a low of ...
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Guinea Bauxite CIF Prices Frequently Hit Record Highs; Guinea Bauxite Shipments Fall Short of Pre-Rainy Season Levels [SMM Analysis]
According to data from November 29, the total weekly bauxite arrivals at domestic ports reached 3.7287 million mt, an increase of 502,700 mt from the previous week. The total weekly bauxite port ...
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With gradually increasing demand support, rare earth prices may be relatively stable with strong trend
SMM forecasts that with gradually increasing demand support, rare earth prices may be relatively stable with strong trend. On June 13, Jinchuan nickel was at a premium of 2,500-3,000 yuan/mt, with an ...
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Continued Downward Trend in High-Nickel Pig Iron Prices Amid Weak Demand
This week, the high-nickel pig iron (NPI) market has shown a continuous downward trend. According to SMM data, the average ...
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What is behind the rise in Shanghai spot copper premiums at the end of November? [SMM Analysis]
In February, the lack of consumption due to CNY holidays drove accumulation of stocks. Lead prices thus fell back from high levels. LME lead prices dropped below the $2,000/mt mark, reaching a low of ...
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The aluminum fluoride market continues to rise, with increasing raw material cost pressure and concerns over enterprise profitability [SMM Analysis]
Last week, aluminum fluoride enterprises mainly focused on fulfilling orders, with aluminum fluoride prices continuously rising due to support from the raw material market.
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US Tariff Increase on China: Will Copper Pipe & Tube Exports to the US Decline? [SMM Analysis]
According to data compiled by SMM from the General Administration of Customs, China exported a total of 308,827.3 mt of copper pipe & tube from January to October, up 14.7% YoY.
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SHFE tin continued to rise during the night session, with downstream enterprises having mostly completed restocking [SMM Tin Morning News Dec 2]
Last Friday, trading in the spot tin market cooled down, with trading enterprises' quotations remaining stable and showing no significant fluctuations.
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How has the market performed over the past two weeks since the import window opened? [SMM Analysis]
Overnight, LME zinc prices opened at US$2,581/ton and reached a low of US$2,567/ton during the period. During the European trading session, LME zinc prices moved up and hit a high of US$2,605.5/ton, ...
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Spot lithium carbonate prices to have a slight downward space due to potential demand reduction
Last week, spot lithium carbonate prices continued to decline, dropping by approximately 900 yuan/mt.