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SMM Exclusive: Overview of China Metal Production in August 2025 and Forecast for September
Sep 01, 2025 14:07
SMM's monthly production data for base metals is released at the end of each month, aiming to uncover the true fundamentals for industry chain professionals and investors, and providing a clearer grasp of the future direction of the metals market.
Breaking News! What are the Signals from China’s Surprise Rate Cut besides the Aim of Lowering Financing Cost for Real Economy?
The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) conducted a seven-day reverse repurchase of 2 billion yuan and lowered the rate by 10 basis points to 1.9% on June 13, the first reduction in the rate since August 2022.
Jun 15, 2023 16:20
Indonesia Will Launch Nickel Price Index Applied for Domestic Policies and Deter Export Duties on Nickel Products
At the 2023 SMM Indonesia Nickel and Cobalt Industry Chain Conference meeting from May 30-31 in Jakarta, Indonesia, Mr. Septian Hario Seto, Deputy Minister of Maritime Affairs and Investment Coordination/Mining Affairs of Indonesia, said that Indonesia has a large reserve of key metals for lithium batteries.
Jun 13, 2023 17:23
Breaking News! Namibia Bans Export of Key Minerals Including Lithium, How will This Affect China’s Lithium Battery Market?
On June 8, 2023, the Namibian government announced a ban on the export of unprocessed lithium, cobalt, manganese, graphite and rare earth minerals, seeking to maximize the value of its mineral resources.
Jun 9, 2023 16:21
SMM Indonesia Nickel and Cobalt Industry Chain Conference: Global Nickel & Cobalt Supply and Demand Prospect, Impact from NEV Development
At the 2023 SMM Indonesia Nickel and Cobalt Industry Chain Conference hosted by SMM in Jakarta, Indonesia, Shirley Wang, GM of SMM New Energy Research Department shared her view on the forecast of supply and demand of the global nickel-cobalt market.
Jun 9, 2023 15:50
India Looking to Make Way for EVs by Shaking Electric Wheelers’ Dominance via Massive Subsidy Cuts, How Will This Affect Chinese Exporters and Upstream LMO？
The Indian government has reduced the subsidy provided under Faster Adoption of Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles in India scheme applicable on electric two-wheelers registered on or after June 1, 2023, which could hurt this country’s demand for electric two-wheelers.
May 26, 2023 15:18
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