A Company in Hunan Today Bids for 800 mt in Physical Content of Bismuth Concentrates for August Delivery [SMM Bismuth Market Tracking Report]

Published: Aug 12, 2026 17:11 (GMT+8)

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SMM News on August 12: According to official news from a Hunan-based company, the company started bidding today for the sale of its 800 mt in physical content of bismuth concentrates for August 2026. The deadline for registration and quotation is 15:30 on August 14. The quality specifications are 18% ≤ Bi < 45%, 15% ≤ H2O < 25%, Ag approximately 200-600 grams, and Au approximately 1.5 grams. The settlement quantity shall be based on actual on-site weighing. This batch of 800 mt in physical content of bismuth concentrates is currently at the company's storage center. According to official news, there will be two bidding sessions, with each session involving 400 mt in physical content. The settlement quantity for each session shall be based on actual on-site sampling and weighing. This bidding requires the winning party to pick up the goods within three working days after winning the bid. Currently, the bidding duration is only a short 2 days, and market participants speculate that the transaction probability is high.

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