Bismuth Tender Fails, No Transactions Concluded Amid Low Demand

Published: May 18, 2026 09:59

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SMM News, May 18 – According to unofficial market sources, a northern smelter recently concluded a public tender for 100 metric tons of refined bismuth from its group's holdings. Although the results were not officially announced, the tender appears to have been unsuccessful, with no transactions concluded, even under terms that allowed for partial takings.

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