Latest news on China Base Metals markets

Survey: China daily zinc concentrate domestic TCs 2026.04.30

Mysteel daily survey of China's zinc concentrate domestic TCs in North China and South China markets. Unit: RMB yuan/metal tonne

Survey: China daily zinc concentrate imported TCs 2026.04.30

Mysteel daily survey of China's zinc concentrate imported TCs. Unit: USD $/kt

FLASH: Nickel Industries' Q1 2026 nickel production down 4.41% year-on-year

According to Nickel Industries, the total nickel metal production from its RKEF projects reached 30,264 tonnes in the first quarter of 2026, down 3.82% from the previous quarter. The company's asset portfolio includes an 80% interest in four RKEF projects: Hengjaya Nickel (HNI), Ranger Nickel (RNI),

DAILY: Tin prices to decrease amid muted trading and macro disruption

On April 29, tin prices fluctuated and increased. Smelters adjusted their offer prices in line with the market, but actual transactions were limited. Meanwhile, downstream users turned more cautious as prices rose, with only some making purchases based on rigid demand. Moreover, orders from end-use

Flash: Indonesia's Excelsior nickel project to begin commissioning in May

On April 29, 2026, Nickel Industries (ASX: NIC) announced that the Excelsior Nickel Cobalt Project (ENC) in Indonesia, in which it holds a 46% stake, has completed pre-commissioning of the processing plant and key infrastructure. The company plans to start integrated commissioning of the slurry pipe

Nickel Daily: SHFE nickel prices trade with strength, while spot trading for refined nickel is subdued

CIF transaction prices for nickel ore shipped from the Philippines to Indonesia stood at US $55-57/wmt for 1.3% grade, and US $63-65/wmt for 1.4% grade. Cost pressures on Indonesian nickel pig iron continued to intensify. According to feedback from some Indonesian NPI smelters, the all-in cost for I

Survey: China copper rod daily transactions 2026.04.29

Mysteel daily survey of copper rod transactions among 31 Chinese copper rod sample manufacturers with a total annual capacity of 6.01 million tonnes, and 6 sample traders Unit: tonne

Survey: China copper cathode daily transactions 2026.04.29

Mysteel daily survey of copper cathode transactions among 56 copper cathode trading enterprises, including traders, smelters, and downstream fabricators in China Unit: tonne

Survey: Nickel, Chrome and Stainless Steel Prices 2026.04.29

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

Survey: China daily zinc ingot spot premiums 2026.04.29

Mysteel daily survey of China's zinc ingot spot premiums in main markets. Unit: RMB yuan/t