Raw material side, alloy plants showed weak purchasing enthusiasm before the holiday, and the manganese ore market saw sluggish transactions. Spot side, most SiMn alloy plants showed weak willingness ...

[Silicon Metal Production in December] According to SMM data, China's silicon metal production in December was 331,600 mt, down 73,100 mt MoM (a decrease of 18.1%) and down 5.2% YoY. The total ...

SMM, December 31: In November 2024, China's primary lead production continued its upward trend, increasing by 3.91% MoM and 9.55% YoY, reaching a record high for monthly production. From January to ...

[SMM Analysis: December Copper Cathode Production Increased Significantly as Expected but Will Decline Again in January] In December, SMM China's copper cathode production was up 90,400 mt MoM (8.99%) ...

The last trading day of 2024 ended on December 31, with SHFE spot copper closing at an average discount for the year, breaking the premium trend of the past seven years.

Stockpiling Demand From Domestic and Overseas Steel Mills, EMM Production Increased Again in December] According to SMM data, China's EMM production in December 2024 was up approximately 2% MoM and ...

[SMM Magnesium Ingot Spot Bulletin: Supply and Demand Stalemate, Magnesium Prices Struggle to Rise or Fall] SMM reported on December 31 that the mainstream quotations of magnesium ingot smelting ...

[SMM Analysis: Steel Mills' Just-in-Time Procurement Drives SiMn Alloy Production Increase in December] According to SMM data, China's total SiMn alloy production in December 2024 increased by over 3% ...

Slight Decrease in Alumina Operating Capacity in December Due to Environmental Protection Inspections in Some Regions] SMM, December 31: According to SMM data, China's metallurgical-grade alumina ...

According to its previous announcement, GAC Group would transfer its 15.82% stake in GBT to GAC Industry for approximately 1.118 billion yuan. Additionally, GAC Capital, a wholly-owned subsidiary of ...

In 2024, Chinese automaker FAW Group realized an export volume of around 125,000 vehicles, representing 36.2% year-on-year jump. Beijing (Gasgoo)- In 2024, Chinese automaker FAW Group realized an ...

Primary Lead Smelter Production to Pull Back in 2024, What Is the Share of Mine-Sourced Lead?] According to SMM production survey, primary lead smelters are expected to face cut-throat competition for ...