SMM, September 1: According to information obtained by SMM, a bismuth smelter in Chenzhou, Hunan, is reported to have initiated a public tender today for 145 metric tons of bismuth ingots. Market sources indicate that the quality requirements and technical standards for this batch of bismuth ingots comply with national standards. The final transaction will be based on the actual weighed weight. The tender opening time for this bismuth ingot auction is set for September 4, 2025, and no reserve price has been set for this tender.

The market has shown considerable interest in this tender, with many participants expressing strong attention to the outcome. The volume of 145 metric tons of bismuth ingots is neither particularly large nor small, making the tender results a meaningful test of current market demand for bismuth.