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The resource volume of the Coroás rare earth mine in Brazil increased by 150%.
[Brazil's Colossus Rare Earth Ore Resources Increase by 150%] Viridis Mining & Minerals has updated the resource estimate for its Colossus project in Minas Gerais. Currently, the project's ore ...
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Aluminum Foil Export Volume Dropped Significantly MoM, With Long-Term Overseas Fundamentals Providing Steady Support [SMM Analysis]
[SMM Analysis: Aluminum Foil Export Volume Drops Significantly MoM, Long-Term Overseas Demand Remains Stable] With the cancellation of export tax rebates and the looming threat of increased tariffs in ...
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Aluminum Plate/Sheet and Strip Exports Declined as Expected, Future Prospects Remain Promising [SMM Analysis]
[SMM Analysis: Aluminum Plate/Sheet and Strip Exports Decline as Expected, Future Prospects Remain Promising] In 2024, cumulative exports of aluminum plate/sheet and strip reached 3.4256 million mt, ...
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In January, all series experienced production cuts to varying degrees. In February, production is expected to decline, down 1.30% MoM [SMM Data].
SMM Data: Production Cuts Across All Series in January; February Production Expected to Decline, Down 1.30% MoM According to SMM survey data, the total national stainless steel production in January ...
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Progress of Projects Such as the Alto Hill Rare Earth Mine in Brazil
[Progress of the Monte Alto Rare Earth Mine Project in Brazil] The Monte Alto project of Brazil Rare Earths has revealed high-grade mineralization. The total rare earth oxides grade reached as high as ...
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In January 2025, national refined nickel production decreased by 4.9% MoM, up 18.7% YoY [SMM Analysis].
[SMM Analysis: In January 2025, National Refined Nickel Production Down 4.9% MoM, Up 18.7% YoY] In January 2025, national refined nickel production was down 4.9% MoM, up 18.7% YoY. The industry ...
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What Impact Will the Era of Negative Spot Copper Concentrate TCs Officially Bring? [SMM Analysis]
On January 24, 2025, the SMM Imported Copper Concentrate Index (weekly) stood at -$2.2/mt, marking the second time since May 2024 that the TC value turned negative. Unlike previous instances of brief ...
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The Chinese New Year Holiday Is Approaching, and the Market Atmosphere Is Quiet [SMM North China Spot Copper]
SMM, January 24: Today, spot copper cathode in North China was quoted at a discount of 350-270 yuan/mt against the front-month contract, with an average discount of 310 yuan/mt, unchanged from the ...
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Stainless Steel Raw Material Remains Stable, Profit Margins Slightly Recovered [SMM Analysis]
[SMM Analysis: Stainless Steel Raw Materials Remain Stable, Profit Margins Slightly Recovered] This week, stainless steel futures prices fluctuated rangebound with a downward trend, while spot prices ...
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PV Profile Factories Gradually Shut Down for Holidays, Operating Rate Declines Significantly [SMM Analysis]
PV Aluminum Extrusion:During the week, downstream demand for PV aluminum extrusion showed no improvement. Coupled with aluminum prices fluctuating at high levels, sentiment for purchases among module ...
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Leading Companies' Purchases; Aluminum Scrap Industry Enters Holiday [Aluminum Scrap Daily Review]
Spot primary aluminum prices fell by 10 yuan/mt compared to the previous trading day, with SMM A00 spot aluminum closing at 20,190 yuan/mt. Aluminum scrap market quotations fluctuated rangebound ...
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Chinese New Year Holiday Approaching, Stainless Steel Scrap Market Transactions Remain Sluggish [SMM Analysis]
[SMM Analysis: Stainless Steel Scrap Market Remains Sluggish as Chinese New Year Holiday Approaches] This week, the price of 304 stainless steel scrap off-cuts in east China remained flat at ...