Regarding aluminum billet in South China, on January 6, processing fees for SMM 6063 grade aluminum billet (Guangdong) across all specifications significantly pulled back under pressure, with Φ90/100 ...

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According to Miningnews.net, Asara Resources, a gold exploration company in Guinea, announced drilling results from its Kada gold mine and will deploy a second drill rig. Key results from infill and ...

According to SMM statistics, estimated total shipments to mainstream markets this week were 186,300 mt, down 7.73% WoW from last week’s shipment level. By market: ...

The SHFE copper 2602 contract closed at 105,320 yuan/mt. Based on the BC copper 2602 contract price of 93,970 yuan/mt, its post-tax price is 106,186 yuan/mt, resulting in a price spread of -866 ...

Firming Sentiment Stands Out, Market Expectations Favorable] January 6, 2026: The ex-factory price of high-carbon ferrochrome in Inner Mongolia today was 8,100-8,200 yuan/mt (50% metal content), up 50 ...

On the 1st, the SM2603 contract opened at 5,902 yuan/mt and finally closed at 5,918 yuan/mt, up 0.51%. The daily highest price was 5,940 yuan/mt and the lowest price was 5,812 yuan/mt. Trading volume ...

SMM Stainless Steel Daily Review] SS Futures Test Highs Since April, Stainless Steel Spot Market Sentiment Strengthens and Quotes Rise: SMM Jan. 6 - SS futures continued their steady upward trend.

Driven by Bulls and Other Metals, SHFE Zinc Center Continues to Rise] The most-traded SHFE zinc 2602 contract opened at 24,060 yuan/mt. After opening, bulls increased positions, and zinc fluctuated ...

Iron Ore Concentrate Prices in Tangshan Dip Slightly, Potential for Upside Later] At the start of the week, the domestic ore market in Tangshan was generally stable with slight fall, as some ...

Combined with increased pre-holiday restocking expectations, iron ore prices held up well. Short-term market sentiment remained positive, and ore prices are expected to continue holding up well. Data ...

SMM Coal and Coke Daily Briefing] Supply side, coke producers are in a loss-making situation, with varying degrees of production restrictions, leading to a slight decline in coke production. Demand ...