[SMM Announcement] Advance Notice on the Release of SMM Lithium Cobalt Oxide Prices

Published: Sep 30, 2026 15:39 (GMT+8)

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SMM will advance the release time for lithium cobalt oxide prices (various voltages, Co≥60%) to 11:30 AM on working days, starting October 8, 2026, to better serve as a market benchmark.

Dear Users:

To better leverage the benchmark role of spot prices for lithium-ion cathode materials and help the market optimize contract signing mechanisms. Following market research and review, SMM proposes that starting from October 8, 2026, the release time for lithium cobalt oxide (Co≥60%, 4.2V), lithium cobalt oxide (Co≥60%, 4.4V), lithium cobalt oxide (Co≥60%, 4.45V), lithium cobalt oxide (Co≥60%, 4.48V), lithium cobalt oxide (Co≥60%, 4.5V) and lithium cobalt oxide (Co≥60%, 4.53V) will be advanced to 11:30 AM on each working day. Hereby announced.

Cobalt Research Team, SMM

September 30, 2026

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