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Disruptions to China’s Copper Concentrate Imports This Year [SMM Analysis]
Previously, SMM estimated that China’s copper concentrate imports in 2025 would reach 29.444 million dmt, a year-on-year increase of 4.53%, or 1.277 million dmt. However, due to the evolving U.S.
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Xiaomi EV's deliveries top 30,000 units in July amid surging demand for YU7
Xiaomi EV delivered more than 30,000 vehicles in July, marking a 20% increase from June and a 121% surge year-on-year, according to sales data shared by company ...
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Li Auto delivers over 30,000 vehicles in July 2025
Li Auto delivered 30,731 vehicles in July 2025, bringing its cumulative deliveries to 1,368,541 units as of the end of the month. Shanghai (Gasgoo)- Li Auto delivered 30,731 vehicles in July 2025, ...
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Aluminum cost fell 1.7% MoM in July，Some aluminum smelters reported a slight increase in electricity fees in August【SMM Analysis】
Aluminum cost fell 1.7% MoM in July，Some aluminum smelters reported a slight increase in electricity fees in August.] ...
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Baiyin Nonferrous Group Co., Ltd. successfully traded 33 mt of crude selenium [SMM Selenium Report]
According to the official news from Baiyin Nonferrous Group Co., Ltd., the group successfully sold 33 mt of crude selenium in July 2025, with the transaction price reaching over 122,000 yuan/mt. Many ...
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All-new XPENG P7 model unveiled in official images, set for China debut in early August
Shanghai (Gasgoo)- On July 30, Chinese new energy vehicle maker XPENG unveiled the official images of the all-new XPENG P7, with the Chinese debut scheduled for August 6, according to a press release ...
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The Co3O4 market is sluggish, with quoted prices ranging from 210,000 to 213,000 yuan/mt.
Co3O4 quotes held steady in the range of 210,000-213,000 yuan/mt, with weekly transaction activity improving on a WoW basis. On the supply side, constrained by raw material shortages, upstream ...
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This week, the price of LCO remained stable, and it is expected to have a significant upward potential in the future.
[The price of LCO remained stable this week, and it is expected to have a significant upward potential in the future.] ...
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【SMM Analysis】Iron phosphate production saw significant growth in July, with capacity expansion and existing capacity competition underway.
In July, domestic iron phosphate production increased by 10% MoM and surged by 70% YoY.
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Prices of raw and auxiliary materials fluctuate rangebound, and the production cost of alumina in August is expected to be largely stable
Overall, the weighted average full cost of alumina nationwide in August is currently expected to remain largely stable, operating around 2,900-3,000 yuan/mt.
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BC copper fluctuated and closed flat, with the inverted price spread of SHFE copper widening [SMM BC copper commentary]
Today, the most-traded BC copper 2509 contract opened at 69,530 yuan/mt, closing the day with a negative candle. During the night session, the most-traded BC copper 2509 contract fluctuated rangebound ...
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Tender for procurement of projects including Mongolian 5# coking coal
Mongolian 5# coking coal project 2.2 Alternative procurement method in case of procurement failure: direct procurement 2.3 For details on the procurement content, scope, and scale of this project, ...