The most-traded SHFE nickel contract (2601) saw a slight increase in prices at the night session, and continued to fluctuate during the daytime session, closing at 115,950 yuan/mt by the midday break, ...

On November 20, the SMM battery-grade nickel sulphate index price was 28,076 yuan/mt, with the quotation range for battery-grade nickel sulphate between 28,060-28,280 yuan/mt, and the average price ...

The SMM #1 lead average price increased by 25 yuan/mt to 17,125 yuan/mt today. Suppliers of secondary refined lead showed moderate willingness to quote, and the discount range remained narrow.

Procurement Sentiment Recovers but Overall Oversupply Persists, High-Grade NPI Prices Remain Under Pressure] November 20 - The SMM average price for 10-12% high-grade NPI was 894.5 yuan/mtu ...

During the midday session on November 20, 2025, the most-traded SHFE tin contract (2512) closed at 292,460 yuan/mt, up 80 yuan or 0.03% from the previous day. Trading activity cooled compared to the ...

Spot prices of #1 copper cathode in North China against the front-month contract traded at a discount of 200-120 yuan/mt today, averaging a discount of 160 yuan/mt, down 40 yuan/mt from the previous ...

China has unveiled an action plan to accelerate the construction of charging infrastructure, aiming to double the country’s ...

As of Thursday this week, the SMM battery-grade nickel sulphate index stood at 27,977 yuan/mt, with the quotation range for battery-grade nickel sulphate at 28,060-28,280 yuan/mt; the average price ...

"Global lithium carbonate demand is projected to reach 1.55 million mt in 2025, with supply reaching 1.7 million mt. In 2026, global lithium carbonate demand is expected to grow by 30%, gradually ...

In October 2025, the phosphorus chemical industry operated against a backdrop of subdued traditional agricultural demand and robust new energy demand. The industry-wide production of phosphate ore ...

US Dollar Index Surpasses 100 Mark, LME Lead Records Five Consecutive Declines] SMM Nov. 20: Overnight, LME lead opened at $2,025/mt. During the Asian session, LME lead saw a stalemate between longs ...

Magnesium Market in the Doldrums with Continued Downward Price Pressure] Today, the magnesium market overall showed a weak and stable pattern, with prices of major products holding steady temporarily.