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[SMM Analysis] China Sulphur and Sulphuric Acid Import and Export Data for August
In August 2026, China's total monthly sulphur imports were 272,323.414 mt in physical content, down 29.34% MoM and down 65.03% YoY, with the main import sources being the UAE, South Korea, Canada, Japan, Kazakhstan, Vietnam, Singapore, and the Philippines. China's total monthly sulphur exports were 48 mt in physical content, down 96.34% MoM and up 26.32% YoY, with the main export destinations being Indonesia and South Korea. China's total monthly sulphuric acid imports were 9,938.436 mt in physical content, up 831.85% MoM and up 1,051.37% YoY, with the main import sources being South Korea, Taiwan, China, Germany, and the US. China's total monthly sulphuric acid exports were 2,474.46 mt in physical content, up 153.47% MoM and down 99.43% YoY, with the main export destinations being Angola, Ghana, Cambodia, Hong Kong, China, Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia, and Tanzania. China Sulfur Imports China Sulfuric Acid Exports
Sep 20, 2026 11:07 (GMT+8)
DRC Establishes US-DRC Special Working Group to Accelerate Strategic Minerals Partnership
According to foreign media reports, Kinshasa, September 11 — The DRC Cabinet approved the establishment of a DRC-US working group to accelerate the implementation of the bilateral strategic minerals partnership agreement and attract Western investment into the country's copper and cobalt industries. The DRC is the world's largest cobalt producer and the second-largest copper producer and exporter. The two countries signed a minerals cooperation agreement last December, marking the latest move by the country to broaden financing channels and strengthen cooperation with the US. Under the current cooperation framework, Virtus Minerals has already secured US-backed mining investment and is facilitating expanded copper mine cooperation between Gecamines, Mercuria, and Glencore, helping mineral products reach Western markets. The working group was originally scheduled to launch in February this year but was delayed by administrative obstacles, and its members and key projects have not yet been disclosed. The Cabinet meeting also approved a $24.8 billion fiscal budget for 2027, a 12% increase over this year's revised spending, with infrastructure, security, and economic diversification as priority areas.
Sep 21, 2026 10:00 (GMT+8)
Goldman keeps $5,400 gold forecast intact despite Fed hike
Goldman Sachs kept its end-2027 gold forecast at $5,400 an ounce despite this week's Fed hike, saying tighter policy will slow the rally but not derail it. Gold ticked above $4,355 on Friday on a softer dollar and lower oil prices. Goldman Sachs holding its end-2027 gold forecast at $5,400 an ounce despite this week's rate hike is the more notable signal here, since it suggests the bank sees the Fed's tightening path as a headwind that slows gold's rally rather than one that reverses it. That view sits against a backdrop where higher rates would typically curb demand for a non-yielding asset by increasing the appeal of yield-bearing alternatives, yet gold has still edged higher on Friday, helped by a softer dollar and a 1% pullback in oil prices. With 16 of 18 Fed policymakers now pointing to at least one more hike this year, the near-term path for real yields remains a genuine headwind, but Goldman's unchanged long-term call implies the bank sees that pressure as manageable within its broader bullish thesis, likely underpinned by continued central bank buying and ongoing Middle East risk. --- Goldman says the Fed's hike slows gold's rally, but the bank isn't backing off its $5,400 call. Summary: Goldman Sachs kept its end-2027 gold price forecast unchanged at $5,400 per troy ounce despite this week's Federal Reserve rate hike, saying tighter policy ( Goldman ditches one and done call, now sees a second Fed hike in October ) is likely to slow bullion's rally but not derail it Gold rose slightly on Friday to trade above $4,355 an ounce, supported by a 1% fall in oil prices and a subdued US dollar The Fed raised interest rates on Wednesday and signalled further hikes ahead, with updated projections showing 16 of 18 policymakers expecting at least one more quarter-point increase by year end A weaker dollar makes dollar-priced commodities cheaper for holders of other currencies, while higher rates typically curb gold demand by boosting the appeal of yield-bearing assets Market participants remain focused on developments in the Middle East and the broader path for global monetary policy Goldman Sachs kept its end-2027 gold price forecast unchanged at $5,400 per troy ounce on Friday, even after this week's Federal Reserve rate hike, saying tighter monetary policy is likely to slow bullion's rally rather than derail it. The bank's unchanged call comes despite a backdrop that would typically weigh on gold, since higher interest rates increase the appeal of yield-bearing assets and can curb demand for a non-yielding metal, even one traditionally viewed as an inflation hedge. Gold itself ticked higher on Friday, trading above $4,355 an ounce, as lower oil prices and a subdued US dollar offered support. Oil fell around 1% on the day, while the dollar remained soft after retreating from recent highs, a combination that makes dollar-priced commodities less expensive for holders of other currencies and has provided a modest tailwind for bullion. The move comes just two days after the Fed raised interest rates on Wednesday and flagged further hikes in the months ahead. Updated quarterly economic projections showed 16 of the Fed's 18 policymakers now anticipate at least one more quarter-percentage-point increase by the end of this year, a hawkish signal that has kept real yields and the dollar in focus for gold traders. Despite that backdrop, market participants have kept a close eye on developments in the Middle East alongside the broader path for global monetary policy, with geopolitical risk continuing to provide an offsetting source of support for the metal even as the rate outlook turns less accommodative. Source： https://investinglive.com/commodities/goldman-keeps-5-400-gold-forecast-intact-despite-fed-hike/
Sep 18, 2026 15:37 (GMT+8)
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August Trade Deficit Widens, Divergence Emerges in Copper Foil Imports and Exports
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![2026 National Day Holiday Copper Processing Enterprise Shutdown Survey - Wire and Cable [SMM Analysis]](https://imgqn.smm.cn/usercenter/DpfYZ20251217171714.jpeg)
2026 National Day Holiday Copper Processing Enterprise Shutdown Survey - Wire and Cable [SMM Analysis]
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![2026 National Day Holiday Survey on Copper Processing Enterprises' Shutdowns – Copper Cathode Rod [SMM Analysis]](https://imgqn.smm.cn/usercenter/oeWiG20251217171714.jpeg)
2026 National Day Holiday Survey on Copper Processing Enterprises' Shutdowns – Copper Cathode Rod [SMM Analysis]
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Sinomine's Kitumba Copper Mine in Zambia Begins Full-Line Trial Production
China Mining Resources Group (Sinomine Resource Group) announced that its Kitumba copper mine project in Zambia's Central Province has commenced full-line trial production, marking the transition of the project's mining and beneficiation facilities from construction into the production ramp-up stage.
According to the company's latest announcement, production preparations for the mining and beneficiation facilities were completed on September 21, 2026, local time in Zambia, after which full-line ore feeding officially began. Copper concentrate is being produced during the trial-production phase.
The company said it will determine whether the copper concentrate produced during this stage will be sold externally or retained as feedstock for the project's downstream smelting facilities, taking into account copper concentrate market conditions and progress on construction of the smelting project.
Kitumba is being developed as an integrated mining, beneficiation and smelting project in the Mumbwa area of Zambia's Central Province. The project has a designed raw ore processing capacity of 3.5 million mt/year and cathode copper capacity of 35,000 mt/year. At full production, the project is expected to produce an average of approximately 33,000 mt/year of cathode copper and 55,000 mt/year of copper concentrate.
The project has a designed operating life of 15 years, with total copper metal production estimated at approximately 570,200 mt over the operating period.
Construction of Kitumba's smelting facilities remains underway. Sinomine expects production preparation or trial production for the smelting facilities to be completed in Q4 2026, with formal production scheduled to begin in Q1 2027.
The commencement of full-line trial production marks a key step in the development of the Kitumba project as its mining and beneficiation facilities enter the operational ramp-up stage. Copper concentrate produced during the initial phase could either enter the market or be retained for downstream processing, depending on market conditions and progress at the smelting facilities. Attention will now turn to the pace of the project's ramp-up and progress toward the planned start of formal smelting operations in Q1 2027.
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Meridian Mining Completes Cabaçal Copper-Gold DFS, Targets 4.5 Mt/y Processing Expansion
Meridian Mining has completed a Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) for its Cabaçal gold-copper-silver project in Mato Grosso, Brazil, outlining total life-of-mine copper production of approximately 180,634 mt as the company advances the project toward a final investment decision.
The September 22 DFS outlines a 13.9-year mine life based on a conventional open-pit operation. Processing throughput is planned to initially reach 2.5 million mt/year before expanding to 4.5 million mt/year from Year 4. Average copper recovery over the life of the mine is estimated at 92.8%.
Initial capital expenditure is estimated at US$322 million, including a 10% contingency, tax credits and pre-investment associated with the planned processing expansion. A further US$56 million of expansion capital is included in the project economics. The DFS estimates an after-tax NPV5 of US$2.09 billion and an IRR of approximately 108% under its base-case assumptions.
The study supersedes Cabaçal's March 2025 Preliminary Feasibility Study and incorporates an updated and larger Mineral Reserve estimate, an optimized mine plan and improved metallurgical performance.
Meridian said it has already started pre-construction investment on multiple fronts, with US$15.9 million in capital contracts committed. Documentation for the project's Installation Licence was submitted to Mato Grosso's environmental regulator in May 2026 and remains under review. The company is also progressing project financing as it works toward a final investment decision.
Completion of the DFS advances Cabaçal toward the development stage and provides a clearer outlook for potential future copper supply from the project. The planned expansion of processing capacity to 4.5 million mt/year from Year 4, combined with estimated life-of-mine copper production of approximately 181,000 mt, establishes Cabaçal as a prospective new source of copper concentrate in Brazil. However, construction remains dependent on project financing, the required Installation Licence and a final investment decision.
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2026 National Day Holiday Survey on Copper Processing Enterprises' Shutdowns – Copper Cathode Rod [SMM Analysis]
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Capstone Copper Agrees to Sell Cozamin Mine to Luca Mining for Up to US$385 Million
Capstone Copper has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Cozamin copper-silver-zinc-lead mine in Zacatecas, Mexico, to Luca Mining Corp. for total consideration of up to US$385 million, as the company moves to streamline its portfolio and focus capital on its copper growth projects.
Under the agreement, Capstone will receive US$275 million in upfront cash, subject to customary closing adjustments, US$15 million in Luca Mining shares and US$35 million in deferred consideration payable on the first anniversary of closing. Capstone could receive a further US$60 million in contingent cash payments linked to average annual LME copper prices during 2027-2029.
Capstone said the transaction will strengthen its balance sheet and provide additional financial flexibility to support its growth pipeline. President and CEO Cashel Meagher said the divestment will enable the company to redeploy capital into high-return growth projects while allowing management to focus on copper growth opportunities in Chile and the United States.
Capstone will also retain exposure to potential exploration upside at Cozamin through its shareholding in Luca following completion of the transaction. Luca Mining currently owns two producing mines in Mexico, the Campo Morado and Tahuehueto operations.
The transaction is expected to close in Q4 2026, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals, including stock exchange and Mexican National Antitrust Commission approval. The transaction is not subject to shareholder approval or financing conditions.
The proposed sale reflects Capstone Copper's strategy to streamline its operating portfolio while directing additional financial resources toward its copper growth pipeline. Although the transaction does not represent an immediate change in Cozamin's copper production, the proceeds are expected to strengthen Capstone's balance sheet and provide greater financial flexibility as the company advances its growth projects. Completion of the transaction remains subject to regulatory and customary closing conditions.
3 hours ago
Stockpiling Divergence and Spreading Shutdowns: A Survey of Secondary Copper Rod Enterprises' Pre-Holiday Stockpiling Ahead of the National Day Holiday [SMM Analysis]
[SMM Analysis: Divergent Stockpiling and Spreading Production Halts: A Survey of Secondary Copper Rod Enterprises' Pre-Holiday Stockpiling Ahead of the National Day Holiday] With the National Day holiday approaching, SMM conducted a survey on pre-holiday stockpiling and production arrangements among 19 secondary copper rod enterprises across eight provinces and cities—Anhui, Hubei, Hebei, Tianjin, Guangdong, Jiangxi, Sichuan, and Henan—with a combined annual capacity of 2.19 million mt. The survey results show a stark "two extremes" pattern in the industry: nine enterprises are in a state of production halt, involving an annual capacity of 990,000 mt, accounting for about 45% of the total sample capacity; among the enterprises still operating, raw material stockpiling is generally cautious, with ten enterprises reporting zero raw material stockpiles, and the pre-holiday "stockpiling wave" did not materialize as expected. .....
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Data: SHFE, DCE market movement (Sep 23)
The following table shows the ferrous and nonferrous metals movement on the SHFE and DCE on 23 Sep , 2026
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![Copper Prices See Limited Pullback; Secondary Copper Rod Enterprises Remain on the Sidelines [SMM Secondary Copper Daily Review]](https://imgqn.smm.cn/usercenter/CaDcj20251217171711.jpg)
Copper Prices See Limited Pullback; Secondary Copper Rod Enterprises Remain on the Sidelines [SMM Secondary Copper Daily Review]
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Tender Announcement for Procurement of Copper-Steel Composite Cooling Stave and Other Projects
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Peru's Tía María copper mine on track for 2028 start
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Downstream acceptance of high premiums declined, suppliers' willingness to sell increased, and spot premiums pulled back [SMM Shanghai Spot Copper]
[SMM Shanghai Spot Copper] Looking ahead to tomorrow, available supply in the Shanghai region is expected to remain tight. Although some imported copper has been arriving gradually during the day, the actual replenishment volume is relatively limited, and the downward pressure on spot premiums is still fairly constrained in the short term. However, as spot premiums stay high, downstream processing enterprises' acceptance of current prices continues to decline, wait-and-see sentiment in the market has strengthened somewhat, and procurement is gradually shifting toward essential demand. At the same time, with premiums at elevated levels, suppliers' willingness to sell has increased compared with earlier, and some supply previously registered as warrants has begun to flow into the spot market, though the overall released volume remains limited. On balance, tight supply still provides some support for premiums, but negative feedback from the demand side on high premiums is gradually emerging, and Shanghai spot copper premiums are expected to pull back somewhat tomorrow.
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Scarce spot cargoes at Lingang, quiet morning trading [SMM Yangshan spot copper]
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Tight spot copper cathode supply in China limits actual export volumes
[SMM Copper Cathode Export Update] In late September, the SHFE/LME copper price ratio pulled back to 7.6, and import losses widened to more than 1,500 yuan/mt. However, SMM data showed that on September 23, SMM #1 copper cathode spot prices against the SHFE copper 2610 contract stood at a premium of 1,200-1,480 yuan/mt; on September 21, SMM copper inventories in major China's regions fell to 74,800 mt, at around the 1st percentile over the past year, with smelters holding scarce available cargoes and already oversold. The survey showed that smelters with copper concentrate processing trade with imported materials manuals and export qualifications have no significant export plans for the time being.
11 hours ago
Premiums hit a record high, downstream purchasing interest declined, overall trading was weaker than yesterday [SMM South China spot copper]
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Tight supply and seller reluctance to sell; high premiums suppress spot transactions [SMM North China spot copper]
Spot copper in North China was quoted at a premium of 970-1,050 yuan/mt against the front-month contract today, with an average premium of 1,010 yuan/mt, down 40 yuan/mt from the previous trading day. The average transaction price was 112,165 yuan/mt, down 245 yuan/mt from the previous trading day.
12 hours ago
Escondida No. 2 Union Rejects Wage Offer, Strike Vote Set for September 28–30
Sindicato N°2 de Supervisores y Staff, representing more than 1,000 supervisors and employees at BHP’s Escondida copper mine in Chile, has called on its members to reject the company’s final wage offer and support strike action. Union president Alexis Barrera said the union leadership unanimously considered the proposal inadequate and objected to the company’s requirement for employees to perform multiple tasks. The offer will be presented to union members this week, with voting scheduled for September 28–30.
If workers reject the company’s offer, a mandatory government mediation process lasting at least five days will begin. The mediation period may be extended by another five days if no agreement is reached, after which workers would be legally entitled to strike. Escondida is seeking to introduce a 14-days-on, 14-days-off shift schedule, but Barrera said the union would not accept the arrangement. “The differences between the two sides remain significant, and an agreement is still a long way off,” he said. Barrera added that workers fully trust the union committee and that a strike vote would be passed if required. The union’s current contract expires on September 30, 2026. It remains uncertain whether a strike will ultimately take place or how long it could last. The vote and further negotiations will be closely monitored.
13 hours ago
Eldorado's Skouries mine in Greece ships first copper-gold concentrate
Eldorado Gold's Skouries copper-gold project in northern Greece has produced its first copper-gold concentrate, moving the mine from construction into commissioning. The site has stockpiled roughly 4.6 million tonnes of ore to feed the plant. Designed to yield about 140,000 ounces of gold and 67 million pounds of copper a year, Skouries is scheduled to reach commercial production in the fourth quarter of 2026. As one of Europe's few large new copper-gold developments, the start-up adds regional refined-copper and gold-concentrate supply amid tight global copper markets.
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SMM to Host SMM (11th) Annual Nickel Conference 2026 - Ni Cr Mn Stainless Steel Event , Shanghai, Nov. 12–13
Introduction [Shanghai, China] - Building on the success of its previous 10 sessions, the SMM (11th) Annual Nickel Conference 2026 - Ni Cr Mn Stainless Steel Event will be held in Shanghai this November 12-13. [Scale] - Over 300+ delegates and 40+ speakers from 20+ countries will attend. [Agenda] - https://ni-cr-stainlesssteelapac.metal.com/home?fromId=265accf08c&from=58 Background: In 2026, the stainless steel market emerged from a trough. Driven by China’s anti-involution policies and expectations of nickel raw material shortages under Indonesian policies, the industry broke free from a three-year downturn, with prices rising rapidly. Stainless steel enterprises adjusted their nickel raw material ratios, leveraging the economic advantages of stainless steel scrap to expand its substitution share and gradually escape losses. However, the industry remained constrained by factors such as compliance restrictions on stainless steel scrap tax invoices and declining NPI grades, while demand for nickel replenishment further boosted the use of high-grade nickel, making structural issues increasingly prominent. On the raw material side, the nickel industry chain underwent a fundamental pattern shift in 2026, with industry logic moving from oversupply to a long-term tight balance constrained by resources and power. Market divergence intensified, and fluctuations across the industry chain became pronounced. The tightening of Indonesia’s RKAB quotas, the HPM policy driving up ore prices, and the crowding out of power supply by aluminum reversed the growth trajectory of smelting costs and supply in both China and Indonesia. Nickel prices rose in a stepwise manner in H1, with supply-demand and cost factors providing strong price support. The global ferrochrome market continued its trend of shifting eastward. China’s ferrochrome production grew steadily, maintaining the top position globally, while South Africa resumed production comprehensively with policy support. Multiple growth drivers pushed ferrochrome supply toward a surplus. The chrome ore market, supported by Middle East conflicts, saw short-term sharp price spikes; high imports pushed port ore inventory above 5 million mt, leaving spot cargo in clear surplus and prices on a downward trajectory. Increased policy uncertainty around South African mining pushed the ferrochrome market into a new cycle of supply-demand pattern adjustment. The manganese industry chain experienced significant divergence in 2026, with industry dynamics shifting from a single supply-demand game to a split pattern driven by dual demand from stainless steel and lithium batteries. Manganese ore capacity remained ample throughout the year, while production cuts in smelting and high raw material prices formed strong cost support, limiting the room for deep price declines. On the demand side, differentiation was evident: SiMn continued to replace EMM; trends in lithium-battery manganese materials diverged, with manganese sulphate receiving periodic market support while Mn3O4 terminal demand weakened under pressure. Multiple factors drove structural fluctuations, making Q4 a critical planning window for enterprise purchasing and production schedules. Currently, global nickel, ferrochrome, manganese, and stainless steel markets are intertwined with multiple variables including mining policies, energy, and downstream demand, resulting in notably wider price fluctuations. Q4 coincides with a critical period for enterprises formulating their production, procurement, and hedging plans for the following year. SMM will hold the SMM (11th) Annual Nickel Conference 2026 - Ni Cr Mn Stainless Steel Event in Shanghai from November 12-13, 2026, inviting global stakeholders in the nickel, chromium, manganese and stainless steel industry to deeply explore hot topics such as the latest market policies, global market development, and hedging strategies with derivatives. This industry conference will bring together practitioners from the entire industry chain including miners, smelters, stainless steel mills and traders to conduct in-depth discussions on core topics such as Indonesian policies, nickel, chromium and manganese market price trends, raw material substitution, and medium and long-term supply-demand, breaking down upstream and downstream information barriers and providing reference for industry business decisions. Highlights: Co-located with Commodity Week, Comprehensive Coverage of Non-Ferrous Metals, Energy, Chemicals and Other Diverse Sectors 10+ International Associations Engaging in In-Depth Discussions on Policies, Methods and Market Global experts from 20+ countries/regions are brought together to adopt an international perspective and explore global opportunities. The latest strategies combine physical and futures markets to unlock new approaches to hedging. Exclusive 1-on-1 meeting platform: chat online and meet offline directly. Government & Policy Authorities & Industry Association: National Economic Council Republic of Indonesia | Asosiasi Penambang Nikel Indonesia (APNI) | Forum Industri Nikel Indonesia (FINI) | Indian Stainless Steel Development Association (ISSDA) | International Nickel Study Group | Nickel Institute | Shanghai OTC Commodity Derivatives Association | Internation Manangese Institute (IMnI) Agenda: Time Agenda 08：30-9：30 Sign in 9:30 - 9:40 Opening Ceremony 9:40 - 10:00 [Keynote Speech] Understanding Indonesia's Nickel Policy Shifts: Ensuring Orderly Market Development 10:00 - 10:30 [Keynote Speech] The New Global Nickel Landscape: Indonesia’s HPM Policy Revisions and the Reshaping of Price Benchmarks 10:30 - 10:50 [Keynote Speech] Indonesia's NPI New Export Policy and Protection of Smelter Interests 10:50- 11:00 Coffee Break 11:00 - 11:30 [Keynote Speech] The Global Landscape of Nickel 11:30- 12:00 [Keynote Speech] How NPI Calendar Spread Contracts Are Driving the Derivatives Trading Space 12:00 - 13:30 Lunch 13:30 - 14:20 [Panel Discussion] Who will Control the Pricing Power in the Global Nickel Market Amid Policy Shifts? 14:20 - 14:40 [Keynote Speech] Global Nickel Market Outlook 14:40 - 15:00 [Keynote Speech] Give Full Play to the Functions of the Futures Market and Promote the High-quality Development and Internationalization of the Nickel Industry 15:00 - 15:20 [Keynote Speech] Sustainability Requirements and Standards for the Nickel Industry 15:20- 15:40 Coffee Break 15:40 - 16:40 [Panel Discussion] Exchange-Traded Derivatives Trading Pathways-How to Rebuild Risk Management Systems amid Geopolitical Disturbances and Enhance Contract Pricing Value 16:40 - 17:00 Logistics and Supply Chain Collaboration Help the Industry Develop Efficiently 18.00-20.00 Banquet Dinner 09:00 -09:15 [Keynote Speech] The Nickel Ore Equation: Indonesia's Policy Stack, the HPM Gap, and the Making of a Structural Tight Balance 09:15 - 09:30 [Keynote Speech] Competitiveness and Pricing Logic of NPI Under the Adjustment of Stainless Steel Raw Material Structure 09:30-09:45 [Keynote Speech] Short-term Cost Support and Long-term Supply Release: Outlook for the Nickel Intermediate and Nickel Sulfate Market 09:45 - 10:00 [Keynote Speech] Cost Support and the Shifting Center of Gravity for Nickel Prices Amid Oversupply 10:00-10:15 [Keynote Speech] Analysis of Supply and Demand Game of Global Molybdenum Market and Mid- to Long-term Market Forecast 10:15-10:30 [Keynote Speech] Africa's Chromium Industry: Policy and Development Insights 10:30- 10:50 Coffee Break 10:50 - 11:20 [Keynote Speech] China Ferrochrome Supply-Demand Balance and Outlook 11:20-11:40 [Keynote Speech] Development Status of China's Stainless Steel Industry 11:40 - 12:00 [Keynote Speech] Global Stainless Trade Under Policy: From CBAM to Quotas, a Two-Front View of Europe and Southeast Asia 12:00 - 13:30 Lunch 13:30 - 13:50 [Keynote Speech] Trends, Challenges, and Future Outlook of Demand and Supply in the Japanese Stainless Steel Industry 13:50 - 14:10 Driving the Next Stainless Steel Growth Cycle: India’s Infrastructure Boom, Decarbonization, and Global Supply Chain Synergies 14:10 - 14:30 [Keynote Speech] European Stainless Steel Market Development and Trade Flow Analysis 14:30 - 14:50 [Keynote Speech] New Energy Batteries – Emerging Opportunities for Stainless Steel 14:50 - 15:10 [Keynote Speech] New Applications and Developments in the Stainless Steel Market 15:10-15:30 [Keynote Speech] Current Development and Industrial Distribution of the High-End Stainless Steel Fastener Industry Conference Ends
Sep 20, 2026 10:33 (GMT+8)
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[SMM Analysis] Detailed Data on China's Sulphuric Acid Production in August
Sep 20, 2026 16:38 (GMT+8)
[SMM Analysis] China Sulphur and Sulphuric Acid Import and Export Data for August
Sep 20, 2026 11:07 (GMT+8)
DRC Establishes US-DRC Special Working Group to Accelerate Strategic Minerals Partnership
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Latest News
August Trade Deficit Widens, Divergence Emerges in Copper Foil Imports and Exports
3 hours ago
2026 National Day Holiday Copper Processing Enterprise Shutdown Survey - Wire and Cable [SMM Analysis]
3 hours ago
2026 National Day Holiday Survey on Copper Processing Enterprises' Shutdowns – Copper Cathode Rod [SMM Analysis]
3 hours ago
Sinomine's Kitumba Copper Mine in Zambia Begins Full-Line Trial Production
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Meridian Mining Completes Cabaçal Copper-Gold DFS, Targets 4.5 Mt/y Processing Expansion
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2026 National Day Holiday Survey on Copper Processing Enterprises' Shutdowns – Copper Cathode Rod [SMM Analysis]
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Capstone Copper Agrees to Sell Cozamin Mine to Luca Mining for Up to US$385 Million
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Stockpiling Divergence and Spreading Shutdowns: A Survey of Secondary Copper Rod Enterprises' Pre-Holiday Stockpiling Ahead of the National Day Holiday [SMM Analysis]
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Huawei Pursues Africa Green‑Mining Partnerships and Holds Business Talks with ZESCO at SMM ACM 2026
7 hours ago
Data: SHFE, DCE market movement (Sep 23)
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Copper Prices See Limited Pullback; Secondary Copper Rod Enterprises Remain on the Sidelines [SMM Secondary Copper Daily Review]
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Tender Announcement for Procurement of Copper-Steel Composite Cooling Stave and Other Projects
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Peru's Tía María copper mine on track for 2028 start
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Downstream acceptance of high premiums declined, suppliers' willingness to sell increased, and spot premiums pulled back [SMM Shanghai Spot Copper]
10 hours ago
Scarce spot cargoes at Lingang, quiet morning trading [SMM Yangshan spot copper]
11 hours ago
Tight spot copper cathode supply in China limits actual export volumes
11 hours ago
Premiums hit a record high, downstream purchasing interest declined, overall trading was weaker than yesterday [SMM South China spot copper]
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Tight supply and seller reluctance to sell; high premiums suppress spot transactions [SMM North China spot copper]
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Escondida No. 2 Union Rejects Wage Offer, Strike Vote Set for September 28–30
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Eldorado's Skouries mine in Greece ships first copper-gold concentrate
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