China's nickel sulphate imports in September 2026 increased by 20% MoM to 5,411 mt in metal content, driven by higher imports from Indonesia. Exports surged 546% MoM to 237 mt, with Japan ...

SMM reports that on October 17, China's scrap lead-acid battery market saw stable prices, with smelters and recyclers maintaining steady quotations. Smelters in some regions experienced good ...

Futures Zinc Prices Continue to Consolidate, Market Trading Sluggish] Today, mainstream transaction prices for #0 zinc were concentrated at 25,625-25,725 yuan/mt, with ...

SMM Aluminum Alloy Daily Review] The ADC12 market remained largely stable today as participants adopted a wait-and-see stance, with SMM ADC12 market quotes holding steady from the previous day.

Customs data shows that China's aluminum foil exports totaled 128,200 mt in September 2026, up 6.8% MoM and up 13.3% YoY, marking the second-highest level of 2026, trailing only June's 131,500 mt.

[Guangdong: Market Transactions Turn Quiet, Spot Premiums Decline] Mainstream Guangdong #0 zinc was traded at 25,660-25,550 yuan/mt, with mainstream brands quoted at a discount of 5 yuan/mt to ...

Nantong University's Zhongqing Green Energy team has developed a Tesla valve coupled membrane electrode technology for green hydrogen production, demonstrating leading performance in ...

China Energy Engineering and Türkiye's OYAK Group met to discuss expanding cooperation in green hydrogen, ammonia, and new energy, aiming to promote Türkiye's green energy transition. Both ...

In South China, SMM reports a decline in Guangdong's copper inventory, leading suppliers to hold firm on prices. Spot premiums for high-quality, standard-quality, and SX-EW copper rose by ...

Gold prices rose to around $4,180 per ounce as Kevin Warsh's speech reduced expectations of a Federal Reserve rate hike in October. The shift, along with declining crude oil prices, eased ...

Aluminum alloy imports recovered and exports surged in September, while aluminum scrap imports rose MoM] Overnight, the aluminum alloy 2612 contract ...

Australia's federal government granted environmental approval under the EPBC Act 1999 to developer Port Hedland Iron Pty Ltd for Stage 1 of the Port Hedland Iron Project. Issued 7 October 2026, ...