Lengshuijiang Junti Announces Public Tender for 200 Tonnes of No. 1 Antimony Ingot

According to SMM estimates, the production of first-grade sodium pyroantimonate in China in April 2026 is expected to decrease slightly compared to the previous month, with a decline of less than 1%. The output remains largely stable with no significant trend observed. Many market participants indicate that it remains to be seen whether the peak demand season of the second quarter will gradually arrive.

According to a report by the Burma News International (BNI) on May 4, 2026, a mining site near Three Pagoda Pass (the Three Pagodas area) in Myanmar was recently hit by an airstrike. Miners have fled to the town of Three Pagodas for shelter, and mining operations have been forced to halt. Informed market sources suggest that the Three Pagodas area primarily produces lead and antimony ore. Given the current situation, resuming antimony production after a ceasefire could take a considerable amount of time. Moreover, the challenges facing mining operations are not limited to the impact of war and the upcoming rainy season — they may also include shortages of fuel and explosives.

According to customs data, China's antimony oxide export volume in March 2026 stood at 345.75 metric tons. On a month-on-month basis, this showed little change compared to the February export volume of 379.8 metric tons. Many market participants noted that China's antimony oxide exports have remained at a level of a few hundred metric tons per month over the past several months, with no significant improvement in the export trend. This also reflects a lack of strong willingness to export along the industrial chain. It is anticipated that the total antimony oxide export volume for the full year will be significantly lower than last year on a month-on-month basis.