SMM Weekly Review: Rapid Rise in Rare Earth Prices, Tightening Low-Priced Supplies, and Partial Plant Shutdowns Ahead of Chinese New Year

Published: Jan 16, 2025 14:49

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[SMM Weekly Review: Rare Earth Prices Rose Rapidly During the Week, Low-Priced Supplies Tightened Quickly in the Market] Metal plant quotations continued to rise along with the increase in oxide prices. According to metal plants, starting from this weekend, some small metal plants will gradually suspend production, but most large-scale metal plants will maintain normal production during the Chinese New Year.

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