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[Tungsten Express] SMM June 12 News: The Kafang Branch of Yunnan Tin Co., Ltd. will sell two lots of ore through price negotiation on June 17, 2026. Lot 1: Scheelite concentrates with physical content of approximately 34 mt, grade of 50%, and tungsten metal of 17 mt (subject to final actual delivery quantity); sale time: 14:00, June 17, 2026. Lot 2: Coarse tin concentrate with dry weight of approximately 130 mt, tin grade of 2.3%, tungsten grade of 24%, total metal content of 34.19 mt (of which tin 2.99 mt, tungsten 31.2 mt, subject to final actual delivery quantity), and the pricing elements are tungsten trioxide and tin. Both lots are quoted at a tax-inclusive unit price per metal tonne (tax rate 13%). Price negotiation requires at least three qualified clients. The outcome will be subject to the Kafang Branch’s decision through a deliberation meeting.

SMM News, May 28: According to recent market reports, prices of high-purity gallium (6N and above) in the European market have surged sharply recently, with spot trading prices standing at around $2,350 per kilogram. A senior insider in the gallium industry stated in an interview that the bulk spot transaction price of 6N high-purity gallium exported by their company has exceeded $2,300 per kilogram. This clearly reflects the acute shortage of high-purity gallium supply across overseas markets.