Rare Earth Prices Rise Slightly as Downstream Inquiry Activity Picks Up Amid News-Driven Factors

Published: May 20, 2026 18:48

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[SMM Rare Earth News Flash] Influenced by news-driven factors, downstream inquiry activity picked up in the afternoon. As of 18:00 this evening, Pr-Nd oxide prices closed at 690,000-695,000 yuan/mt, up slightly by 2,500 yuan/mt from the morning price. Spot Pr-Nd alloy prices showed no significant change from the morning, with mainstream quotations remaining at 850,000 yuan/mt, while a small volume of deferred payment wire transfer deals were concluded at 845,000 yuan/mt. Currently, wait-and-see sentiment on the downstream demand side of the rare earth market remained strong, with purchasing being relatively cautious and actual trading volume in the market still limited.

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