A Mine in Luoyang Tendered for Sale of Molybdenum Concentrates on the 23rd with Higher Floor Price

The following table shows the ferrous and nonferrous metals movement on the SHFE and DCE on 22 Apr , 2026

[SMM Steel] Steel Dynamics reported significantly improved Q1 2026 results, with net income reaching $403 million (vs. $217 million YoY) and sales at $5.2 billion. Steel shipments hit a record 3.6 million tons, supported by stronger demand and higher pricing. Despite cost pressures, margins remained solid, with EBITDA around $700 million. Order backlogs extended into Q3, reflecting improving market conditions, while the company also expanded its aluminum segment and raised its dividend.

[SMM Steel] Hoa Phat Group inaugurated a new steel pipe plant in Tay Ninh with an investment of over VND 2 trillion, adding 400,000 tpa and raising total pipe capacity to 1.2 million tpa. The 15-hectare facility produces black pipes, galvanized pipes, HDG pipes, coils, and large-diameter pipes meeting ASTM, BS EN, and JIS standards. Equipped with a 10 MW rooftop solar system covering over 50% of power demand, the plant supports both capacity expansion and green production goals, with plans to run at full utilization to meet domestic and export demand.