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【SMM Analysis】High-Grade Lithium Discovery in Rwanda Sparks Mining Sector Optimism
Initial assays from the HCK joint venture project, announced on July 10, revealed a 6.9-meter lithium-rich intercept at 174.6 ...
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Lithium Battery Industry Chain Giants Set Eyes on Southeast Asia to Navigate Competitive Landscape
In recent years, against the backdrop of profound changes in the global new energy industry landscape, Chinese lithium ...
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The OBBBA Era: Remaking the U.S. solar PV supply chain
On July 4, 2025 (U.S. Eastern Time), the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) was officially signed into law by President Trump ...
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How much copper consumption will the "inconsistent" PV installed capacity bring this year? [SMM Analysis]
How much copper consumption can the "inconsistent" PV installations bring this year?] The new PV installations announced by the National Energy Administration this year have indeed shocked the market.
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It is a foregone conclusion that zinc prices will decline in H1. Where will zinc prices go in H2? [SMM Analysis]
Unlike the significant increase in zinc prices in the first half of 2024, the main SHFE zinc contract showed a downward trend in the first half of 2025. As of July 10, 2025, the main SHFE zinc ...
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Processing fees of aluminum rods plummeted in June, with poor transactions and production cuts facing the supply side. [SMM Analysis]
According to SMM's latest monthly data survey, the total production of aluminum rods nationwide in June 2025 was 390,000 mt, ...
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Sentiment has eased, and the increase in iron ore prices has narrowed [SMM Commentary]
SMM data showed that the total inventory of iron ore at 35 ports nationwide was 136.16 million mt, a decrease of 970,000 mt WoW. The daily average port pick-up volume of imported ore was 2.992 million ...
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India’s Installed Solar Capacity Soars 4000% In A Decade, Union Minister Piyush Goyal Reveals At India Energy Storage Week 2025 (IESW)
At the 11th edition of India Energy Storage Week (IESW) 2025, the Union Minister presented a comprehensive four-pronged strategy aimed at enhancing energy efficiency and advancing India’s clean energy ...
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Italy Updates Agrovoltaic Funding and Regulatory Framework as Part of €1.1 Billion PNRR Initiative
LME lead prices opened at $2,205/mt overnight with the low-end of $2,163/mt. LME lead finally closed at $2184.5/mt, down 1.09%.
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The SHFE/LME price ratio continued to decline, and transactions of imported zinc ore were sluggish [SMM Weekly Zinc Concentrates Review]
SMM News on July 11: This week, domestic zinc concentrate TCs remained stable, while imported zinc concentrate TCs increased MoM. Specifically, the weekly average SMM Zn50 domestic TC price remained ...
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BC copper jumped initially and then pulled back during the night session, with the price spread inversion narrowing [SMM BC Copper Commentary]
Today, the most-traded BC copper 2508 contract opened at 69,880 yuan/mt, closing the day with a positive candlestick. During the night session, the most-traded BC copper contract fluctuated upward at ...
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Guangdong Zinc: Market trading atmosphere is average, spot premiums/discounts continue to decline [SMM Midday Review]
Market Trading Atmosphere is General, Spot Premiums/Discounts Continue to Decline] The mainstream transaction price of 0# zinc in Guangdong was 22,290-22,440 yuan/mt. The mainstream brands were quoted ...