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[SMM Analysis: Undersupply of Raw Materials and Maintenance Lead to November Primary Lead Production Falling Short of Expectations]

Nov 28, 2025 21:08

[SMM Analysis: Undersupply of Raw Materials and Maintenance Lead to November Primary Lead Production Falling Short of Expectations] SMM November 28: China's primary lead production saw a slight increase in November 2025, up 0.49 percentage points MoM but down 1.61 percentage points YoY. Cumulative primary lead production from January to November 2025 rose 7.06 percentage points YoY.

[Nov SMM Survey on Operating Rate of Steel Mills Using Externally Purchased Billets] Slightly Improved Operating Margin; Operating Rate Rose 3.49% MoM

Nov 28, 2025 13:15

[SMM Survey on Operating Rate of Steel Mills Using Externally Purchased Billets] According to the SMM survey, as of November 28, the operating rate of steel mills using externally purchased billets, primarily producing construction materials, was 20.42%, up 3.49 percentage points MoM from October, but down 5.79 percentage points YoY.

Split in 2026 Domestic and International Copper Cathode Long-Term Contract Negotiations: Can China's Copper Cathode Export Volume Continue Its Success?[SMM Analysis]

The Supply-Demand Stalemate and Price Game Under Policy Uncertainty

[SMM Analysis: Undersupply of Raw Materials and Maintenance Lead to November Primary Lead Production Falling Short of Expectations]

November Secondary Lead Production Increased Significantly What Is the Expected Trend for December Production?【SMM Analysis】

November: Industrialisation Process Accelerates Comprehensively, Industry Chain Competition Landscape Takes Shape

【SMM Analysis】LME Aluminium Prices Hit a Three-Year High in 2025 – Overseas Views on 2026 Outlook

【SMM Analysis】India's Steel Industry Deep Dive: Strategic Shifts Amid Supply-Demand Imbalance and Global Implications

Global Lithium Demand to Reach 2 Million mt LCE in 2026, Basically Achieving Supply-Demand Balance, Tianqi Lithium Chairman Predicts

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MMi Daily Iron Ore Report (Sep 5)

Today, Dalian iron ore futures continued to decline sharply, with the most-traded contract I2501 closing at 678.5 yuan/mt, down 2.58% for the day.

Sep 5, 2024 18:11

Analysis

MMi Daily Iron Ore Report (Sep 4)

Today, iron ore futures continued to decline, with the most-traded contract I2501 falling below 700 points, ultimately closing at 689.5, down 3.09% for the day.

Sep 4, 2024 18:13

Analysis

MMi Daily Iron Ore Report (Sep 3)

Today, iron ore futures continued to plummet, with the most-traded contract I2501 closing at 703.5 yuan/mt, down 4.37% for the day.

Sep 3, 2024 18:02

Analysis

MMi Daily Iron Ore Report (Sep 2)

Today, iron ore futures saw a significant decline, with the most-traded contract I2501 closing at 723.5 yuan/mt, down 4.36% for the day. Traders showed low willingness to sell.

Sep 2, 2024 17:59

Analysis

MMi Daily Iron Ore Report (Aug 30)

Today, iron ore futures initially rose and then fell back from highs, experiencing wide fluctuations throughout the day. The most-traded contract I2501 finally closed at 754 yuan/mt, down 0.53% for the day.

Aug 30, 2024 18:20

Analysis

MMi Daily Iron Ore Report (Aug 29)

Today, iron ore futures fluctuated strongly, with the most-traded contract I2501 closing at 760 yuan/mt, up 0.53% for the day. Traders showed a fair willingness to sell. Steel mills remained cautious, primarily restocking as needed.

Aug 29, 2024 18:13

Analysis

MMi Daily Iron Ore Report (Aug 28)

Today, iron ore futures were strong initially but weakened later. The most-traded contract I2501 finally closed at 754.5 yuan/mt, almost flat compared to yesterday.

Aug 28, 2024 17:57

Analysis

MMi Daily Iron Ore Report (Aug 27)

oday, iron ore futures fluctuated strongly, with the most-traded contract I2501 surging significantly to close at 758, up 3.34% for the day.

Aug 27, 2024 18:32

Analysis

MMi Daily Iron Ore Report (Aug 26)

he iron ore futures market has seen a significant increase, with the main contract I2501 rising sharply to close at 750.5, up 3.45% for the day.

Aug 26, 2024 18:25

Analysis

MMi Daily Iron Ore Report (Aug 23)

Today, iron ore prices ran weak, accelerating their decline by the end of the session. The most-traded contract I2501 surged significantly,

Aug 23, 2024 18:13

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