	Inventories (tonne)
	Oct. 9-13	Week-on-Week Change
Copper	104,242	+1,091
Aluminum	582,206	+19,295
Zinc	68,102	+3,587
Lead	19,314	+5,153
Nickel	48,009	-5,098
Tin	9,667	-44

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Shanghai base metals all closed with gains in the overnight trading amid surging energy prices, and their counterparts on LME performed similarly on Wednesday.

Mar 2, 2022 10:03

SMM Comments

SMM Morning Comments (Mar 2): Base Metals Rose across the Board on Macro support

SMM Evening Comments (Feb 28): Shanghai Nonferrous Metals Closed Mixed amid Haunting Uncertainties around Russia-Ukraine Issue

Shanghai nonferrous metals closed mixed. Risk aversion sentiment was still high in light of sanctions from US and European counties on Russia. Nonetheless, it is specially pointed out by US officials that Russia’s oil and natural gas exports will be unaffected, easing the market sentiment to some extent.

Feb 28, 2022 19:00

SMM Comments

SMM Evening Comments (Feb 28): Shanghai Nonferrous Metals Closed Mixed amid Haunting Uncertainties around Russia-Ukraine Issue

NDRC: To Guarantee Supply and Maintain Stable Prices of Important Raw Materials and Primary Products such as Iron Ore and Fertilizers

On February 18, the National Development and Reform Commission and other 11 central departments jointly issued a notice on a series of policies to promote stable growth of industrial economy.

Feb 18, 2022 15:39

Industry

NDRC: To Guarantee Supply and Maintain Stable Prices of Important Raw Materials and Primary Products such as Iron Ore and Fertilizers

CNIA: Strengthening the Control of the Total Amount of Copper and Import and Export

Optimising the national layout and accelerating the recycling industry.

Feb 17, 2022 18:04

Industry

CNIA: Strengthening the Control of the Total Amount of Copper and Import and Export

Analysis of Supply and Demand of Copper Market after Spring Festival in 2022

SMM expects that the overseas copper concentrates expansion projects will accommodate a combined capacity of 1.1 million mt in metal content in 2022.

Feb 17, 2022 17:25

SMM Insight

Analysis of Supply and Demand of Copper Market after Spring Festival in 2022

SMM Morning Comments (Feb 11): Base Metals Mostly Closed with Gains amid Higher Inflation

Shanghai base metals mostly closed with gains on Thursday night. LME metals performed similarly on Thursday.

Feb 11, 2022 10:12

SMM Comments

SMM Morning Comments (Feb 11): Base Metals Mostly Closed with Gains amid Higher Inflation

Copper Inventory in Major Chinese markets Added 1,400 mt over Weekend

As of Monday January 24, the copper inventory across major Chinese markets increased 1,400 mt from last Friday to 90,400 mt. The inventories recorded gains on Monday over the weekend for eight straight weeks, but the increment has always been moderate.

Jan 24, 2022 13:51

Analysis

Copper Inventory in Major Chinese markets Added 1,400 mt over Weekend

Copper Inventory in Major Chinese Markets Dropped 11,200 mt From Monday

As of Friday January 7, the copper inventory across major Chinese markets dropped 11,200 mt from Monday January 3 to 83,700 mt.

Jan 7, 2022 13:10

Analysis

Copper Inventory in Major Chinese Markets Dropped 11,200 mt From Monday

SMM Morning Comments (Jan 6): Fed’s Hawkish Signals Weighed on Base Metals

Shanghai base metals mostly trended lower on Thursday morning after the Fed released hawkish signals. Meanwhile, their counterparts on LME performed similarly.

Jan 6, 2022 10:00

SMM Comments

SMM Morning Comments (Jan 6): Fed’s Hawkish Signals Weighed on Base Metals

SMM Morning Comments (Dec 24): SHFE Base Metals Closed Mixed Overnight

Shanghai base metals closed mixed. SHFE aluminium and LME aluminium prices diverged.

Dec 24, 2021 10:10

SMM Comments

SMM Morning Comments (Dec 24): SHFE Base Metals Closed Mixed Overnight

SMM Events & Webinars

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Oct
09
- NET ZERO EUROPE - Solar & Energy Storage Summit
  Oct 09 - 10,2024
  To Be Determined
Oct
08
- 2nd Li-ion Battery Europe 2024
  Oct 08 - 10,2024
  THE EGG BRUSSELS, BELGIUM
Jun
24
- 2024 Global Renewable Metal Industry Chain Summit
  Jun 24 - 25,2024
  To foster international cooperation and dialogue among industry colleagues
  Kuala Lumpur , Malaysia

SHFE Base Metals Inventories in Week Ending Oct. 13

SMM Events & Webinars

NET ZERO EUROPE - Solar & Energy Storage Summit

2nd Li-ion Battery Europe 2024

2024 Global Renewable Metal Industry Chain Summit