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Copper prices surpass 10,000 usd/mt mark again! What fuelled the spike?Could it go even higher?
Sep 04, 2025 16:59
Analyzing Market Strategies to Position for and Drive Up September Copper Prices
MMi Daily Iron Ore Report (September 4)
Iron ore futures continued to hold up well today, with the most-traded contract I2601 closing at 777 yuan, up 0.71% from the previous trading day. Traders maintained firm offers but showed moderate willingness to sell, while steel mills remained cautious in procurement with limited inquiries.
Sep 4, 2025 17:57
The upward trend in smelting acid prices has persisted for over half a year, with further room for growth expected in the fourth quarter. [SMM Analysis]
[SMM Analysis:The upward trend in smelting acid prices has persisted for over half a year, with further room for growth expected in the fourth quarter.] Will the upward trend continue into the fourth quarter? The answer is yes. On the supply side, ten smelters are scheduled for maintenance in the fourth quarter, affecting 2.7 million tons of crude smelting capacity, which will significantly limit smelting acid supply. Additionally, recent shutdowns of small acid plants in southwestern China have tightened acid sources.On the demand side, winter fertilizer preparation needs will gradually emerge in the fourth quarter, stimulating demand for smelting acid. Moreover, recent renewed increases in sulfur prices have bolstered demand for smelting acid as a substitute for sulfur-based acid. Finally, at the end of August, the EU revoked the carcinogenic label for titanium dioxide, which is expected to benefit China's titanium dioxide export demand.
Sep 4, 2025 16:44
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【SMM Analysis】Sodium-Ion Battery Industry Review in August: Divergent Performance Across the Industry Chain, Gearing Up for H2 Opportunities
In August, the sodium-ion battery industry exhibited varying development trends across different segments of the industry chain. While some areas experienced production fluctuations, the market landscape continued to evolve, with companies actively preparing for H2 growth.
Sep 4, 2025 16:10
[SMM Hot Topic] Semi-Annual Reports of Steel Companies Released, Net Profits of Many Steel Companies Show Improvement
In H1 2025, affected by the decline in raw material prices such as iron ore and coking coal, the operating performance of the steel industry continued to recover. However, the domestic steel industry still exhibited a "three highs and three lows" pattern of "high production, high costs, high inventory, low demand, low prices, and low profitability," with the overall market in a bottom-grinding phase. Downstream demand remained weak, with supply outpacing demand. Coupled with prices of raw fuels fluctuating at highs, the actual decline in cost centers was smaller than that in steel prices, resulting in steel prices generally in the doldrums. The steel market remained caught in a contradiction between strong expectations and weak reality.
Sep 4, 2025 14:05
MMi Daily Iron Ore Report (September 3)
Iron ore futures continued to hold up well today, with the most-traded contract I2601 closing at 777 yuan, up 0.71% from the previous trading day. Traders maintained firm offers but showed moderate willingness to sell, while steel mills remained cautious in procurement with limited inquiries.
Sep 3, 2025 17:46
Scrap Lead-Acid Battery Prices in China Keep Falling in August, What’s the Outlook for September【SMM Analysis】
In China, despite local supply improvements, September will see secondary lead smelters' cuts reduce scrap battery demand, keeping prices stable with little chance of significant increases.
Sep 3, 2025 15:48
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