Hunan Smelter Sells Refined Cadmium at RMB 27,500/ton, Indicating Stable Demand Amid Weakening Prices

Published: Sep 7, 2026 17:00

Save

SMM News, September 7: According to market rumours obtained by SMM, a major smelter in Hunan recently completed a successful public tender sale for several tons of refined cadmium. Market rumours indicate the final transaction price of refined cadmium stood at around RMB 27,500 per ton. Market participants noted that cadmium prices are showing a certain weakening trend at present with subdued buying interest from end‑users. Nevertheless, the successful closing of this tender reflects that market demand is not as sluggish as perceived to some extent.

Data Source Statement: Except for publicly available information, all other data are processed by SMM based on publicly available information, market communication, and relying on SMM's internal database model. They are for reference only and do not constitute decision-making recommendations.

For any inquiries or for more information, please contact: lemonzhao@smm.cn

For more information on how to access our research reports, please contact:service.en@smm.cn

Related News

3 hours ago

EQ Resources Hits Record Revenue, Tungsten Output Up 34% in August

SMM, September 7 — ASX‑listed tungsten miner EQ Resources released its August operational update on September 1. The group posted total revenue of A$55.1 million, marking its second consecutive monthly revenue record.Consolidated tungsten production stood at 19,068 mtu in August, rising 34% month‑on‑month from July. Sales totalled 17,246 mtu at an average realised price of US$2,269 per mtu, subject to final assays and reconciliation. By mine: Spain’s Barruecopardo project produced 12,719 mtu, up 32% month‑on‑month and hitting an all‑time monthly output record for the site. It contributed A$35.2 million in revenue with an average realised price of US$2,368 per mtu. Australia’s Mt Carbine operation generated 6,349 mtu, a 38% month‑on‑month increase, bringing in A$19.9 million in revenue a

3 hours ago

4 hours ago

Aluminum alloy futures move sideways; import losses continue to narrow [ADC12 Price Daily Review]

[ADC12 Price Daily Commentary: Aluminum Alloy Futures Move Sideways, Import Losses Continue to Narrow] The most-traded cast aluminum alloy 2611 futures contract bottomed out before midday today. It opened at 23,615 yuan in the morning session, quickly hit a low of 23,580 yuan after the open, then consolidated higher throughout the session, reaching an intraday high of 23,705 yuan in the final stretch before closing the morning at 23,680 yuan, up 15 yuan or 0.06% from yesterday's settlement price of 23,665 yuan.

4 hours ago

8 hours ago

[Flash | Chile's Weather Bites Back: Caserones Copper Guidance Slashed, Molybdenum Caught in the Crossfire]

Chile's Caserones copper-molybdenum mine was previously affected by extreme winter weather, experiencing two winter storms that disrupted power supply and site access, causing an actual impact on mine production. The impact of this event has now carried over from a short-term operational disruption into full-year output expectations: Lundin Mining subsequently lowered its full-year copper production guidance for Caserones from the original 130,000–140,000 tonnes to 120,000–130,000 tonnes. By-product molybdenum output is expected to come under pressure in tandem, though a specific molybdenum production guidance figure has not yet been separately disclosed.

8 hours ago