China’s scheduled production of the three most popular home appliances – air-conditioners, refrigerators, and washing machines – is projected to reach 36.11 million units in May, down by a small 1.4% from actual output in May 2025, according to the latest report released by ChinaIOL.com, a domestic

On April 28, copper prices declined in futures and spot markets, with LME copper inventory continuing growing and global market sentiment cautious. Refined copper spot premiums generally rose in China's major markets, due to limited spot availability and holders' intention to support prices.   China

On April 28, the decline in tin prices, coupled with the approaching Labor Day holiday, triggered restocking sentiment in the market. Although end-user orders were limited, the cautious stance among downstream enterprises eased, and most actively replenished inventory, leading to a pick-up in tradin

Chinese alumina prices softened slightly during April 17-23 but were largely steady as supply uncertainties provided support to the market.

Zinc prices fluctuated last week, with Mysteel's China #0 zinc ingot weekly spot average price rising by 1.82% week on week to an average of Yuan 24,103/tonne ($3,533/tonne). The price of the most popular zinc derivatives contract on the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) for July delivery increased b