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Li Auto's first all-electric SUV hits market, starting at 321,800 yuan
Shanghai (Gasgoo)- On July 29, Chinese new energy vehicle maker Li Auto officially launched the Li i8, its first all-electric SUV, onto the market, coming with three trim levels priced from 321,800 ...
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Expectations dashed and rumors of production restrictions suppress iron ore prices, moving downwards after a higher opening [SMM Commentary]
Market news indicated that Zhao Minge, President of the China Iron and Steel Association, stated that China would continue to implement crude steel production control policies in 2025, with relevant ...
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The market is mostly waiting and watching, with SHFE zinc fluctuating and consolidating [SMM zinc futures brief comment]
The most-traded SHFE zinc 2509 contract opened at 22,735 yuan/mt. In the early trading session, bulls reduced their positions, causing SHFE zinc to fluctuate downward below the daily average line.
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The SiMn futures market fluctuated downward, with market reluctance to budge on prices remaining strong [SMM manganese-silicon futures review]
Cost side, the manganese ore market has continued to strengthen recently, with quoted prices gradually rising. Traders have shown low willingness to sell at low prices, and various types of manganese ...
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Nude Corporation: Currently, the company's development of high-end standard copper foil has passed the certification of some downstream customers.
Nude Corporation mentioned its business plan in its 2024 annual report: ...
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In July 2025, China's SMM-assessed antimony ingot production fell sharply again by over 20% MoM [SMM data]
According to SMM's assessment, China's antimony ingot (including antimony ingot, crude antimony conversion, antimony cathode, etc.) production in July 2025 saw a significant MoM decline of over 20% ...
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In July 2025, China's SMM-assessed production of antimony ingot is expected to decline significantly by approximately 24.5% MoM [SMM data]
According to SMM's assessment, China's antimony ingot (including antimony ingot, crude antimony conversion, antimony cathode, etc.) production in July 2025 saw a significant MoM decline of over 20% ...
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The spot market recovered briefly, but it was still difficult to find offers for B/L [SMM Yangshan spot copper]
The market recovered during the day. After the premium declined, the buyer's purchase willingness increased slightly. However, B/L offers were still hard to find, and the buyers were downstream ...
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Chinese Titanium Market Review: July Snapshot [SMM Analysis]
Price of Sulfate Process Stabilizes While Chloride Process Faces Downward Pressure In July, the domestic titanium dioxide market price showed significant divergence. After two months of continuous ...
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The buyer counter-offered to drive down prices, and the intraday premiums continued to decline [SMM Yangshan spot copper]
The market was relatively more active today compared to yesterday, but buyer counteroffers were low, driving down prices, and market transactions remained poor. Sellers continued to hold onto their ...
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Bensteel Group's tender for the procurement of Mongolian coking coal in July
Tender for Mongolian Coking Coal in July by Bensteel Group 2.2 Alternative Procurement Method in Case of Failed Tender: Direct Procurement 2.3 For details on the procurement content, scope, and scale ...
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JISCO Group Hongxing Stock Co., Ltd. Advance Notice of Tender for Concentrated Procurement of Pig Iron in August 2025
The Supply Chain Management Branch is issuing a procurement preview for the concentrated procurement of pig iron by Hongxing Stock Co., Ltd. of JISCO Group in August 2025. Qualified suppliers are ...