October 24 SMM small metal spot price: refined bismuth up 500 yuan / ton

SMM News, September 24: SMM has learned that the Northwest Lead-Zinc Smelter of Baiyin Nonferrous Group is launching a public tender for the sale of approximately 230 tonnes of crude cadmium. According to official details, the bidding floor price will be set at SMM average price minus a discount of 1,820 yuan per tonne, with the highest bidder to win the auction. The tender will only proceed if a minimum of three bidders register. Bidding will commence at 15:00 on October 9, 2026. Market participants commented that given the recent strong cadmium prices, this tender warrants close attention. To a certain extent, it can reflect the strength of market demand and serve as a reference for the future direction of cadmium prices.

SMM News, September 23: According to market sources, a smelter in northern China has successfully concluded a tender for the sale of a batch of crude selenium at a transaction price of approximately 139 yuan per kilogram. Judging from the results of this crude selenium sale, crude selenium prices remain steady and strong at present, yet the future price trend still requires monitoring.