SMM China Rare Earth Market Daily Report on April 18

Published: Apr 18, 2025 17:50

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【April 18 SMM China Rare Earth Market Daily】Today, due to the release of new ore supply information, some suppliers quoted Pr-Nd oxide prices more firmly, with low-priced sources tightening, and Pr-Nd oxide prices slightly rebounded. However, as demand has not shown substantial growth, its price is not expected to see a significant increase. The terbium oxide market saw quiet inquiries, and its price further pulled back.

SMM April 18 News: Today, due to the release of new mine-side information, some suppliers have become more firm in their quotations for Pr-Nd oxide, with low-priced sources tightening, and the price of Pr-Nd oxide has slightly rebounded. However, as there has been no substantial increase in demand, its price is not expected to see a significant rise. The terbium oxide market has seen quiet inquiries, and its price has further pulled back.

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