[SMM Announcement] Announcement on the Addition of Six New Price Points in the Rare Earth Industry, Including Lanthanum Metal FOB, Praseodymium Oxide FOB, and Praseodymium Metal FOB

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To comprehensively cover price information across all segments of the rare earth industry chain and assist upstream and downstream enterprises in monitoring market fluctuations and mitigating transaction risks, we have conducted extensive market surveys and industry consultations. It has been decided to introduce six new price points related to the rare earth industry chain, including lanthanum metal, praseodymium metal, and praseodymium oxide. The newly added price points are as follows: 

Praseodymium Oxide FOB：Compliant with Industry Standard GB/T 5239-2015, Content ≥99.0–99.9%, Unit: $/kg

Terbium Oxide FOB：Compliant with Industry Standard GB/T 12144-2009, Content ≥99.95–99.99%, Unit $/kg

The above two prices for rare earth oxides are inclusive of VAT, with the port of departure being any port within China. 

Lanthanum Metal FOB：Compliant with Industry Standard GB/T 15677-2023, Content ≥99.0%, Unit: $/kg

Praseodymium Metal FOB：Compliant with industry standard GB/T 19395-2013, content ≥96.0-99.0%, unit $/kg

Terbium Metal FOB：Compliant with Industry Standard GB/T 20893-2007, Content ≥99.9%, Unit: $/kg

Yttrium Metal FOB：Complies with Industry Standard XB/T 218-2016, Content ≥99.9–99.95%, Unit: $/kg

The price point of this rare earth metal includes VAT, and the port of departure is any port within China. 

Effective Date: The aforementioned new price points will be officially released starting January 28, 2026, and will be updated every Wednesday before 12:00 PM. 

The purpose of this addition is to achieve more refined regional and grade classifications. All newly added price points are based on mainstream industry trading specifications and trade conditions, formed through screening and verification via standard price collection processes. They are provided for market reference only and do not constitute trading decision recommendations. For details on the price formation methodology and specific product specifications, please log in to the official platform. If you have any questions, feel free to contact SMM Rare Earth Analyst Shi Xin at 021-51666815. 

SMM Rare Earth Industry Research Team

January 27, 2026