[SMM Flash News] Today, the SMM 1# lead average price increased by 75 yuan/mt from yesterday to 16,500 yuan/mt. The sentiment of secondary lead smelters for shipments improved, with the mainstream ex-factory prices of secondary refined lead showing a premium of 100-0 yuan/mt against the SMM 1# lead average price. The price difference between primary metal and scrap narrowed to 0 yuan/mt, with ex-factory prices (tax not included) ranging from 15,550 to 15,650 yuan/mt. Due to the widespread discounts on primary lead supplies, downstream lead-acid battery producers' just-in-time procurement leaned towards the primary lead market, with only a small volume of refined lead supplies with high premiums being transacted.