In the metals market, SHFE copper and LME zinc saw the largest increases, while palladium and SHFE silver experienced significant declines. Lithium carbonate led the gains with a 3.37% rise.

In August 2026, Indonesia's total monthly sulphur imports were 275,300 mt, down 62.1% MoM and down 27.7% YoY. The main import ...

The 2026 SMM Global Lead-acid Battery Supply Chain Innovation Conference in Ho Chi Minh City will focus on industry policies, market trends, and technological upgrades. Guangdong Hongbo ...

As of now, the FOB price of Indonesian MHP nickel is $13,539/mt Ni, and the FOB price of Indonesian MHP cobalt is $26,629/mt Co. The MHP payable indicator (against the SMM battery-grade ...

According to The Wall Street Journal, citing people familiar with the matter, Broadcom (AVGO.O) has in recent weeks been seeking more than $50 billion in financing for custom AI chips ...

SMM analysis shows that HRC prices in major Chinese cities, including Shanghai, Ningbo, and Lecong, decreased by 10-30 yuan/mt after the National Day holiday. Market sentiment was ...

SMM Aluminum Express News] Norsk Hydro expects up to US$110 million Q4 cost impact from gas supply disruptions at Brazil's Alunorte alumina refinery. Norsk Hydro announced on October 5 that ...

Samsung Electronics released its preliminary Q3 results on Thursday. The company's Q3 operating profit surged 783% YoY and rose 20.01% QoQ, slightly beating analyst expectations, driven mainly ...

Silver Prices Consolidate at Lows After Holiday Amid Disappointing Nonfarm Payrolls, Geopolitical and Energy Shifts] SMM, October 8: During China's National Day holiday, ...

Market reports on October 7, 2026, confirmed that Italy's Acciaierie d'Italia (ADI) is currently in the process of shutting down its blast furnace operations amid severe financial constraints.

In Guangdong, post-holiday copper inventory surged by over 10,000 mt, leading to major traders cutting prices and causing premiums for high-quality, standard-quality, and SX-EW copper to drop ...

Two unions at Antofagasta’s Centinela mine began a legal strike at 8:00 a.m. local time on Oct. 7 after mandatory mediation ended without an agreement. The company said the action covers ...