Airstrike Hits Myanmar Mining Site, Disrupting Antimony Production and Forcing Miners to Flee

According to customs data, China's exports of antimony oxide in May 2026 amounted to 193.15 tonnes, representing a sharp month-on-month decline compared to April's export volume of 379.385 tonnes.

SMM, June 22 — Customs data shows that China's imports of other antimony ores and concentrates in May 2026 amounted to approximately 10,972.27 tonnes, a slight month-on-month decline from April's import volume, though remaining above the 10,000-tonne mark.

Antimony market prices continued to weaken this week. As the second half of June sets in, overall market trading activity remains sluggish. While end-users across the board are holding inventories at very low levels, the wait-and-see attitude in procurement remains pronounced, with purchases limited to immediate needs. Certain enterprises continue to offload material, still offering price concessions, with the primary objective being to move product. As of now, SMM antimony average prices are as follows: Grade 2 low-bismuth antimony ingot at 127,500 yuan/tonne, 99.5% grade at 108,500 yuan/tonne and 99.8% grade at 117,500 yuan/tonne.