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![[SMM Analysis] Global Stainless Steel Market Navigates Complex Landscape in February, What's the Long-Term Outlook?](https://imgqn.smm.cn/production/admin/votes/imagesRoJOe20260302182134.jpeg)
[SMM Analysis] Global Stainless Steel Market Navigates Complex Landscape in February, What's the Long-Term Outlook?
February 2026 proved to be a pivotal month of challenge and adjustment for the global stainless steel market. Driven by the compounding pressures of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), intensifying geopolitical trade friction, significantly tightened raw material quotas, and sudden supply chain disruptions, the market navigated a complex landscape.
Mar 2, 2026 18:18
New Energy Is No Longer Just a Transition Narrative, but a National Security Asset
Against this backdrop, the value of energy storage and grid infrastructure becomes particularly prominent. If conflict persists, the core objective of energy systems will shift from cost optimization to systemic resilience. Distributed energy, microgrids, and storage possess an insurance-like function; their value becomes more visible under extreme conditions. Even if elevated raw material prices increase project costs, higher policy priority may provide long-term support.
Mar 2, 2026 11:39
[SMM Analysis] Overview of Q4 Copper Production of Global Top 20 Miners & 2026 Production Guidance
[SMM Analysis:Overview of Q4 Copper Production of the Top 20 Global Mining Companies in 2025] According to SMM statistics, copper production by the world's top 20 mining companies in the fourth quarter of 2025 stood at 3,526 kt, a 2.1% increase quarter-on-quarter but a 10.5% decrease year-on-year.
Feb 27, 2026 17:50
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![Silver Prices Remained in the Doldrums; the Downward Trend in Spot Market Premiums Was Unchanged [SMM Daily Review]](https://imgqn.smm.cn/usercenter/gePcx20251217171735.jpg)
Silver Prices Remained in the Doldrums; the Downward Trend in Spot Market Premiums Was Unchanged [SMM Daily Review]
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PGM outlook strengthens as supply tightens
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HSBC Research Expects Gold Prices to Leap with Oil Prices; Gold & USD May Rise Simultaneously
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Platinum Prices Plunge Intraday Spot Market Transactions Recover [SMM Daily Review]
Mar 3, 2026 12:05
Silver prices in the doldrums downstream buyers purchasing on dips spot market premiums slightly adjusted [SMM Daily Review]
Mar 3, 2026 12:04
Gold Rips at the Open, Pulls Back to Test Swing Zone
Gold has been in a strong trend for the past month following the late-January pullback, and that move hastened at the open this week as war tensions took hold across global markets.
Mar 3, 2026 11:22
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD Plunges Below $94.00 as Renewed Dollar Demand Sparks Market Anxiety
Global precious metals markets witnessed significant pressure on Tuesday as silver prices declined sharply, with the XAG/USD pair falling below the critical $94.00 threshold amid renewed demand for the US Dollar.
Mar 3, 2026 11:03
Gold: Geopolitics reinforces safe haven bid – ING
ING’s commodities strategists Ewa Manthey and Warren Patterson say Gold is pushing higher as markets react to escalating tensions between the US, Israel and Iran.
Mar 3, 2026 10:13
Silver Price Prediction: Will Geopolitical Chaos Drive XAG/USD to $104 as $100 Target Looms?
Silver is no longer just a “precious metal”, it has become the primary financial barometer for global instability.
Mar 2, 2026 11:59
Gold, silver rate outlook: Will Middle East tensions trigger a fresh bullion rally? Here's what experts say
Gold and silver prices are expected to begin the week on a strong note when trading resumes on Monday, as escalating tensions in the Middle East push investors toward safe-haven assets, analysts said.
Mar 2, 2026 11:51
Bank of America revamps gold stock price target for 2026
Mar 2, 2026 11:12
India's SEBI Eases Stock Fund Investment Restrictions, Allows Up to 35% Allocation in Gold and Silver
Mar 2, 2026 10:23
Silver production in February 2025 up 0.81% MoM as smelter production enthusiasm increased
Mar 2, 2026 09:40
"China's Silver Output Rises in Feb 2025, Inventory Builds Post-Holiday"
On the production side, China's 1# silver output in February 2025 increased 0.81% MoM and 8.17% YoY.
Feb 28, 2026 17:35
Geopolitical Risks Provided Strong Support, Platinum Rose Over 19% This Week [SMM Weekly Review]
Feb 28, 2026 14:39
JP Morgan raises long-term gold price forecast to $4,500
Feb 25 (Reuters) - JP Morgan raised its long-term forecast for gold prices to $4,500 an ounce on Wednesday while keeping its 2026 year-end forecast at $6,300.
Feb 28, 2026 11:07
China’s January net gold imports via Hong Kong rose almost 69%
China’s net gold imports via Hong Kong in January rose by 68.7% from December, Hong Kong Census and Statistics Department data showed on Friday.
Feb 28, 2026 10:48
Will Gold Lose Its Safe Haven Crown? A Closer Look at the 2025-2026 Volatility
Gold hit the $4,000–$5,000 range, but volatility in the mid-30s to 40s shows it is no longer a calm haven.
Central Banks, especially China, continue to buy steadily, giving long-term support to prices.
Gold ETF flows can quickly move the market, making short-term swings more extreme.
Feb 28, 2026 10:32
Newmont to Invest $800M in Argentina's Cerro Negro Mine, Extending Operations Until 2035
Argentina's Minister of Economy Luis Caputo said on Tuesday that Newmont will invest approximately $800 million in the Cerro Negro mine in Argentina.
This investment will be used to restart the Cerro Negro Expansion 1 (CNE1) project, extending the mine's operational life until 2035.
Feb 27, 2026 18:07
Aurum Resources Boosts Boundiali Gold Project Estimate by 26% in Côte d’Ivoire
Aurum Resources has significantly increased the resource estimate for its Boundiali gold project in the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire.
The project now contains 3.03 million ounces of gold resources, representing a 26% increase. The project comprises multiple deposits, with open-pit mining feasible to a depth of 300 meters at a cut-off grade of 0.4 grams per mt, while deeper ore bodies have a cut-off grade of 1.5 grams per mt.
Feb 27, 2026 18:05
![[SMM Insight] Hormuz Strait Closure: Sulfur Supply Disruption & Indonesia MHP Cost Impact](https://imgqn.smm.cn/usercenter/OjGlE20251217171734.jpg)
[SMM Insight] Hormuz Strait Closure: Sulfur Supply Disruption & Indonesia MHP Cost Impact
According to Xinhua News Agency, as the US-Iran conflict escalated, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of Iran announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz on the evening of February 28.
Mar 2, 2026 16:48
China's Enhanced Export Controls: Impact on 20 Japanese Entities and Rare Earth Supply Chains【SMM Analysis】
Feb 28, 2026 15:27
![[SMM Magnesium Analysis] China Magnesium Trade Faces Challenges Amid Geopolitical Tensions and Export Controls](https://imgqn.smm.cn/usercenter/teIej20251217171724.jpeg)
[SMM Magnesium Analysis] China Magnesium Trade Faces Challenges Amid Geopolitical Tensions and Export Controls
Mar 2, 2026 18:17
![[SMM Analysis] US-Iran War: What It Means for Global Copper Concentrate Market?](https://imgqn.smm.cn/production/admin/news/cn/thumb/cWPFD20180621153942.png?imageView2/1/w/176/h/110/q/100)
[SMM Analysis] US-Iran War: What It Means for Global Copper Concentrate Market?
Mar 2, 2026 13:42
[SMM Analysis] Global Stainless Steel Market Navigates Complex Landscape in February, What's the Long-Term Outlook?
Mar 2, 2026 18:18
New Energy Is No Longer Just a Transition Narrative, but a National Security Asset
Mar 2, 2026 11:39
[SMM Analysis] Overview of Q4 Copper Production of Global Top 20 Miners & 2026 Production Guidance
Feb 27, 2026 17:50
Latest News
Silver Prices Remained in the Doldrums; the Downward Trend in Spot Market Premiums Was Unchanged [SMM Daily Review]
1 hour ago
PGM outlook strengthens as supply tightens
1 hour ago
HSBC Research Expects Gold Prices to Leap with Oil Prices; Gold & USD May Rise Simultaneously
1 hour ago
Platinum Prices Plunge Intraday Spot Market Transactions Recover [SMM Daily Review]
Mar 3, 2026 12:05
Silver prices in the doldrums downstream buyers purchasing on dips spot market premiums slightly adjusted [SMM Daily Review]
Mar 3, 2026 12:04
Gold Rips at the Open, Pulls Back to Test Swing Zone
Mar 3, 2026 11:22
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD Plunges Below $94.00 as Renewed Dollar Demand Sparks Market Anxiety
Mar 3, 2026 11:03
Gold: Geopolitics reinforces safe haven bid – ING
Mar 3, 2026 10:13
Silver Price Prediction: Will Geopolitical Chaos Drive XAG/USD to $104 as $100 Target Looms?
Mar 2, 2026 11:59
Gold, silver rate outlook: Will Middle East tensions trigger a fresh bullion rally? Here's what experts say
Mar 2, 2026 11:51
Bank of America revamps gold stock price target for 2026
Mar 2, 2026 11:12
India's SEBI Eases Stock Fund Investment Restrictions, Allows Up to 35% Allocation in Gold and Silver
Mar 2, 2026 10:23
Silver production in February 2025 up 0.81% MoM as smelter production enthusiasm increased
Mar 2, 2026 09:40
"China's Silver Output Rises in Feb 2025, Inventory Builds Post-Holiday"
Feb 28, 2026 17:35
Geopolitical Risks Provided Strong Support, Platinum Rose Over 19% This Week [SMM Weekly Review]
Feb 28, 2026 14:39
JP Morgan raises long-term gold price forecast to $4,500
Feb 28, 2026 11:07
China’s January net gold imports via Hong Kong rose almost 69%
Feb 28, 2026 10:48
Will Gold Lose Its Safe Haven Crown? A Closer Look at the 2025-2026 Volatility
Feb 28, 2026 10:32
Newmont to Invest $800M in Argentina's Cerro Negro Mine, Extending Operations Until 2035
Feb 27, 2026 18:07
Aurum Resources Boosts Boundiali Gold Project Estimate by 26% in Côte d’Ivoire
Feb 27, 2026 18:05