The iron ore market in 2025 did not experience the widespread collapse predicted by some pessimists. Instead, it showed an "N-shaped" trend of "rising lows and constrained highs." Overall, the price ...

The Paradox Behind the Stagnation of EU Internal Copper Scrap Trade and the Surge in Outflows]Market behavior is being further distorted by the anticipation of looming regulations. Starting in July ...

Secondary lead production fell in December 2025, down 5.03% MoM but up 10.3% YoY. Secondary refined lead production dropped 9 ...

SMM News, December 29th The molybdenum market fluctuated sharply in 2025, generally experiencing a rally followed by a ...

Recently, the Strategic Mineral Regulatory and Control Agency (ARECOMS) of the DRC issued Document No. 2025/006, which will allow the cobalt export quotas for Q4 2025 to be extended until the end of ...

This week, the copper scrap market retreated after a rapid rise as copper prices hit a record high, with overall trading ...

Today, DEC iron ore futures fluctuated upward. The most-traded I2505 contract finally closed at 804.5 yuan/mt, up 0.56% for ...

SMM Analysis] China's copper cathode exports continued to fluctuate at highs from November to December 2025, with monthly exports exceeding 100,000 mt for two consecutive months, reaching 143,000 mt ...

From November to December 2025, China’s copper cathode exports remained elevated, with monthly exports exceeding 100,000 tonnes for two consecutive months, reaching 143,000 tonnes in November and a ...

With only three trading days this week, the spot market remained firmly in a seasonal lull. As January exports are expected to rise sharply, premiums for warehouse warrants and bills of lading came ...

Against the backdrop of the US continuing to strengthen its “supply security” and “critical minerals” policy framework, base metals with high import dependency have increasingly come under market ...

SMM Analysis] There were only three trading days this week, and the spot market was characterized by a strong off-season atmosphere. As exports in January are expected to see significant growth again, ...