After the tariff shock and global trade adjustments, the copper market remains tight in 2025. Data shows that US refined ...

The SMM #1 lead average price increased by 75 yuan/mt from the previous day to 17,175 yuan/mt. Mainstream spot orders of refined lead with tax were quoted at premiums of -75~0 yuan/mt against the SMM ...

"mild growth cycle" for the global stainless steel industry. Amid the dual pressures of a sluggish global manufacturing recovery and rising trade protectionism, the center of gravity for industrial ...

The Most-Traded SHFE Tin Futures Contract in the Doldrums at High Levels, Market Trading Slightly Recovers] During the afternoon session on December 26, 2025, the most-traded SHFE tin contract SN2602 ...

This week, spot intermediate product nickel transactions were sluggish, and market demand remained in the doldrums.

The most-traded SHFE nickel contract (2602) hovered at highs today, closing at 126,160 yuan/mt by the midday break, up 0.84%.

In North China today, spot #1 copper cathode against the front-month contract traded at a discount of 660–600 yuan/mt, averaging a discount of 630 yuan/mt, down 30 yuan/mt from the previous trading ...

LME copper opened at $12,191/mt overnight, maintaining high-range fluctuations after opening. After touching a high of $12,230/mt, its price center gradually declined, then touched a low of $12,028/mt ...

Against the backdrop of overcapacity, nickel sulphate producers generally maintained a strategy of producing based on sales ...

Magnesium Industry Chain Prices Generally Held Steady Today, Supply-Demand Patterns Diverge Across Segments] Today, prices across the magnesium industry chain mostly held steady. Dolomite demand ...

The most-traded SHFE tin contract (SN2602) retreated after a rapid rise during the night session, dampening activity in the spot market. [SMM Tin Morning News] ...

Inventory: On December 25, LME inventory data was not released due to the Christmas holiday. As of December 25, SMM lead ingot social inventory across five regions showed a declining trend.