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![[SMM Analysis] Reshaping Cu Cons Trade Flows: China's New Raw Material Strategy Landscape Amid Geopolitical Chessboard](https://imgqn.smm.cn/usercenter/ieria20251217171709.jpg)
[SMM Analysis] Reshaping Cu Cons Trade Flows: China's New Raw Material Strategy Landscape Amid Geopolitical Chessboard
[SMM Analysis: Reshaping Cu Cons Trade Flows: China's New Raw Material Strategy Landscape Amid Geopolitical Chessboard] According to data from the General Administration of Customs, China imported 2.704 million dmt of copper ore and concentrates in December 2025, a month-on-month increase of 7% and a year-on-year increase of 7.2%. From January to December, China’s cumulative imports of copper ore and concentrates reached 30.365 million dmt, a cumulative year-on-year increase of 7.8%.
Jan 31, 2026 23:05
[SMM Analysis] India PV Market Observation: DCR Module Premium Pulls Back, Price Trend Returns to Cost Logic
In early 2026, India's PV market exhibited a unique "dual-track" pricing characteristic for modules, driven by policy barriers and local capacity ramp-up.
Jan 30, 2026 18:54
[SMM Analysis] Zinc Prices Hit Over Three-Year High in January, How Will They Perform in February?
SMM Analysis：As of January 30, the most-traded SHFE zinc contract closed at 25,835 yuan/mt, up 2,525 yuan/mt for the month, a gain of 10.83%. Zinc prices rose significantly in January, hitting a low of 23,410 yuan/mt early in the month and reaching a high of 26,985 yuan/mt by month-end, with the overall price center shifting notably higher. With the Chinese New Year holiday approaching, how will zinc prices perform in February......
Jan 30, 2026 17:42
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Feb 3, 2026 12:00
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As silver and gold fell in tandem, it was silver that outperformed to the downside—just as it had to the upside.
Feb 3, 2026 11:03
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Feb 3, 2026 10:13
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Feb 3, 2026 09:18
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Feb 3, 2026 09:12
January 2026: Silver Production Up 0.6% MoM, 9.91% YoY; Smelters Resume Post-Maintenance [SMM Analysis]
In January 2026, silver production increased by about 0.6% MoM and 9.91% YoY compared to January 2025.
Feb 2, 2026 22:18
Silver Price Forecast: 30% Historic CRASH - Buy The Dip Or Run?
The silver price’s blistering rally came to an abrupt halt on Friday as XAG/USD collapsed by almost 30%, briefly plunging from Thursday’s record high above $120 to near $83.
Feb 2, 2026 15:52
More than 200 killed in coltan mine collapse in east Congo, official says
More than 200 people were killed this week in a collapse at the Rubaya coltan mine in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, Lumumba Kambere Muyisa, spokesperson for the rebel-appointed governor of the province where the mine is located, told Reuters on Friday.
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GOLD / SILVER : What will Monday bring ???
Never try to catch a falling knife—the proverb is both visceral and highly appropriate for precious metals just now.
Feb 2, 2026 15:38
Citi expects some gold to fade in 2026, but the risks are expected to be high
Citi said 'on Friday that the gold investment allocations were being influenced by a wide range of geopolitical and economic risks. However, around half of these risks may disappear later in the year.
Feb 2, 2026 15:23
CME Raises Gold, Silver Margins in Wake of Historic Precious Metals Crash
CME Group is increasing margins on Comex gold and silver futures. The exchange said in a statement on Friday that gold margins will increase from the current 6 percent for a non-heightened risk profile to 8 percent of the underlying contract’s value.
Feb 2, 2026 15:05
Silver Price Hits Limit Down as Wait-and-See Sentiment Prevails, Spot Market Trading Nearly Halts [SMM Daily Review]
Feb 2, 2026 12:11
Silver Price Forecast: 30% Historic CRASH - Buy The Dip Or Run?
The silver price’s blistering rally came to an abrupt halt on Friday as XAG/USD collapsed by almost 30%, briefly plunging from Thursday’s record high above $120 to near $83.
Feb 2, 2026 15:52
![[SMM Analysis] Tungsten Inventory Depletion in Europe Triggers Panic Buying, Accelerating Global Price Uptrend](https://imgqn.smm.cn/usercenter/TdoSs20251217171724.jpeg)
[SMM Analysis] Tungsten Inventory Depletion in Europe Triggers Panic Buying, Accelerating Global Price Uptrend
Feb 2, 2026 16:35
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[SMM Conference] Join Industry Leaders & Navigate Green Transition at the GRMI 2026 in Tokyo this May
Feb 2, 2026 10:41
![[SMM Analysis] January Lithium Carbonate Market: A Roller Coaster Ride Fueled by Sentiment & Pre-holiday Buying](https://imgqn.smm.cn/usercenter/JSjkr20251217171728.jpg)
[SMM Analysis] January Lithium Carbonate Market: A Roller Coaster Ride Fueled by Sentiment & Pre-holiday Buying
Jan 30, 2026 19:03
[SMM Analysis] Reshaping Cu Cons Trade Flows: China's New Raw Material Strategy Landscape Amid Geopolitical Chessboard
Jan 31, 2026 23:05
![[SMM Analysis] India PV Market Observation: DCR Module Premium Pulls Back, Price Trend Returns to Cost Logic](https://imgqn.smm.cn/usercenter/fYlYx20251217171740.jpg)
[SMM Analysis] India PV Market Observation: DCR Module Premium Pulls Back, Price Trend Returns to Cost Logic
Jan 30, 2026 18:54
![[SMM Analysis] Zinc Prices Hit Over Three-Year High in January, How Will They Perform in February?](https://imgqn.smm.cn/production/admin/news/cn/thumb/ulXYWdqBsTfPSImAeYVe20170628015555.jpg?imageView2/1/w/176/h/110/q/100)
[SMM Analysis] Zinc Prices Hit Over Three-Year High in January, How Will They Perform in February?
Jan 30, 2026 17:42
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A gold and silver reset, not a reversal
40 mins ago
Spot Market and Domestic Inventory Brief Review (February 5, 2026) [SMM Silver Market Weekly Review]
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Platinum Prices Pulled Back Significantly Intraday, Spot Discounts Narrowed with Normal Trading Volume [SMM Daily Review]
21 hours ago
Silver Prices Plunge Sharply, Suppliers Hold Back and Wait; Spot Market Premiums Soar Over 3,500 Yuan/kg [SMM Daily Review]
22 hours ago
Silver Prices Rebound, Suppliers Hold Back Goods and Adopt a Wait-and-See Approach, Spot Market Supply Tight with Quoted Prices but No Actual Trading [SMM Daily Review]
Feb 4, 2026 11:55
Platinum Prices Fluctuate Upward, Trading in the Spot Market Moderate [SMM Daily Review]
Feb 4, 2026 11:43
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Feb 3, 2026 12:04
Silver Prices in the Doldrums, Suppliers Hold Back and Wait; Spot Premiums Remain High [SMM Daily Review]
Feb 3, 2026 12:00
ROSS NORMAN - SILVER Falls Through Support - A Bounce to $100 Expected
Feb 3, 2026 11:03
ROSS NORMAN - Gold To Bounce to $4960 ?
Feb 3, 2026 10:13
Gold, silver rout was about positioning, not fundamentals - Société Générale
Feb 3, 2026 09:18
Gold investors are rattled, but the selloff will build a stronger foundation - Metals Focus
Feb 3, 2026 09:12
January 2026: Silver Production Up 0.6% MoM, 9.91% YoY; Smelters Resume Post-Maintenance [SMM Analysis]
Feb 2, 2026 22:18
Silver Price Forecast: 30% Historic CRASH - Buy The Dip Or Run?
Feb 2, 2026 15:52
More than 200 killed in coltan mine collapse in east Congo, official says
Feb 2, 2026 15:44
GOLD / SILVER : What will Monday bring ???
Feb 2, 2026 15:38
Citi expects some gold to fade in 2026, but the risks are expected to be high
Feb 2, 2026 15:23
CME Raises Gold, Silver Margins in Wake of Historic Precious Metals Crash
Feb 2, 2026 15:05
Silver Price Hits Limit Down as Wait-and-See Sentiment Prevails, Spot Market Trading Nearly Halts [SMM Daily Review]
Feb 2, 2026 12:11