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Secondary Lead Smelters' Dilemma: Navigating Raw Material Scarcity, Financial Losses, and Downstream Holiday Breaks [SMM Analysis]

Apr 17, 2025 18:05

In April, China's Secondary Lead Market faces tight raw material supply and cost pressures. Despite no widespread proactive production cuts among Secondary Lead smelters, potential downstream holiday shutdowns and rising scrap battery prices may force passive output reductions. Lead prices are expected to remain under pressure in the short term.

Secondary Lead Smelters' Dilemma: Navigating Raw Material Scarcity, Financial Losses, and Downstream Holiday Breaks [SMM Analysis]

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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Secondary Lead Smelters' Dilemma: Navigating Raw Material Scarcity, Financial Losses, and Downstream Holiday Breaks [SMM Analysis]

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