[SMM Flash News] Today, the SMM 1# lead average price remained unchanged from yesterday at 16,500 yuan/mt. The changes in smelter quotations were relatively small. The ex-factory prices of mainstream domestic secondary refined lead were at a premium of 100-0 yuan/mt against the SMM 1# lead average price, with a price difference between primary metal and scrap of 25 yuan/mt. The ex-factory prices (tax not included) ranged from 15,550 to 15,650 yuan/mt. Some secondary lead suppliers still chose not to sell, while downstream battery enterprises preferred to purchase primary lead due to its price and quality advantages. There were no significant signs of improvement in secondary refined lead transactions today.