Latest news on China Base Metals markets

Survey: Nickel, Chrome and Stainless Steel Prices 2026.03.13

Mysteel daily survey on nickel, chrome and stainless steel prices.

Survey: China 20% & 23% Cu copper concentrate payable/spot price 2026.03.13

Mysteel daily survey of copper concentrate payable and spot price in China, 20%Cu & 23%Cu, DAP, tax inclusive Unit: %, RMB Yuan/t

Survey: 25% Cu Clean copper concentrate TC/RC/price index 2026.03.13

Mysteel daily survey of 25%Clean copper concentrate TC/RC/price index, CIF China Unit: $/dmt, ¢/lb

Survey: Refined nickel inventory at Chinese warehouses 2026.03.13

(Unit: tonne)

Survey: China weekly nickel briquette inventory 2026.03.13

Mysteel weekly survey of China's nickel briquette inventory. Unit: Tonne

Hydro approves: Qatalum to maintain 60% aluminum production amid reduced gas supply

Norsk Hydro has confirmed that aluminum production at the integrated aluminum complex Qatalum, Hydro's joint venture with Qatar Aluminum Manufacturing Company (QAMCO), will continue at around 60 per cent capacity. The announcement followed the initial announcement of a controlled shutdown of aluminu

Survey: Bauxite shipments and seaborne cargoes to China 2026.03.13

Mysteel weekly survey on bauxite shipments and seaborne cargoes to China from major bauxite exporting countries Unit: '0000 tonnes Notes: Shipment volume refers to the total amount of bauxite shipped from sample countries to China's destination ports during the given period. Seaborne cargo vo

Survey: China imported bauxite port inventory 2026.03.13

Mysteel weekly survey on China's imported bauxite port inventory, breakdown by port. (Unit: '000 t) Note: Data cover around 95% of China's total port inventory.

WEEKLY: Tin prices fall on macro headwinds and strong supply outlook

China's tin prices decreased this week, with the average closing price of the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) tin main contract from March 9 to 12 declining by 6.03% to Yuan 391,745/tonne week on week. Meanwhile, the London Metal Exchange (LME) three-month tin contract closing prices averaged at $4

Survey: Nickel ore inventory at Chinese ports 2026.03.13

Mysteel weekly survey of nickel ore inventory at 14 Chinese ports. Unit: '000 wet tonnes