August silicone exports up MoM, imports down MoM] Customs data shows that in exports, China's exports of primary-form polysiloxane (silicone) stood at 39,100 mt in August 2026, up 5.25% MoM ...

Negotiations between BHP's Escondida copper mine in Chile and the Union No. 2 of Supervisors and Staff are at an impasse, with significant disagreements on compensation, job responsibilities, ...

Major producer purchases boost Pr-Nd further, dysprosium stable while terbium weak] Yesterday, Pr-Nd oxide was driven by news of major producer purchases, with offers continuing to rise.

Strategic Perspective on the Current Tungsten Import and Export Structure] SMM, August 20: According to the latest customs ...

Operating capacity outside China rises; aluminum prices continue to consolidate at highs] Overall, aluminum prices are expected to consolidate at highs in the short term.

Phone 18 Pro Max Battery Capacity Rises to 5,567mAh, Up 9.4% YoY】The iPhone 18 Pro series went on sale in China and other markets on September 18. An iFixit teardown showed that the eSIM ...

Zhuhai CosMX Reports RMB 7.327 Billion H1 Revenue, Net Loss of RMB 203 Million】Zhuhai CosMX reported operating revenue of RMB 7.327 billion in the first half of 2026, up 20.16% year on year, ...

Anhui Changyu Pump & Valve Manufacturing Co., Ltd. will attend the 2026 SMM Lead & Zinc Annual Conference, focusing on industry trends, price risk management, and long-term contract matchmaking.

The most-traded SHFE tin contract closed at 413,080 in the night session, topping 413,000. September rate hike landed, ore-side hard constraints ...

SMM zinc morning comment] Overnight SHFE zinc recorded a small bearish candlestick, with the daily candlestick center edging slightly higher, while the middle Bollinger Band provided ...

Overnight, LME copper opened at $14,782.5/mt, initially drifted higher to touch $14,799/mt, then the price center drifted lower to $14,728/mt, before drifting ...

SHFE lead 2611 contract and LME lead 3M both retreated after rapid rises, with SHFE closing down 0.15% at 16,405 yuan/mt and LME down 0.16% at $1,932.0/mt. KDJ indicators turned downward, ...