Latest news on China Non-Ferrous markets

WEEKLY: Weaker fundamentals may weigh on lead prices in the short term

This week (March 2-6), the average price of lead in China saw a slight increase compared to last week. The weekly average spot price of primary lead in China was Yuan 16,652/tonne, up by 0.19% week on week, and the weekly average spot price of secondary lead was Yuan 16,545/tonne, up by 0.23% week o

SHFE nickel, copper futures drop, aluminum climbs on week

Prices of major non-ferrous metal futures on the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) – nickel, copper and aluminum – moved in contrasting directions during the February 27-March 6 week. Nickel and copper futures weakened, while aluminum futures strengthened.

Survey: Indonesia monthly nickel matte production Mar, 2026

Mysteel monthly survey of Indonesia's nickel matte production. Unit: '000 tonnes in Ni. content

Survey: Nickel ore inventory at Chinese ports 2026.03.06

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

Survey: Nickel, Chrome and Stainless Steel Prices 2026.03.06

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

Survey: Refined nickel inventory at Chinese warehouses 2026.03.06

(Unit: tonne)

Survey: China weekly nickel briquette inventory 2026.03.06

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

WEEKLY: China NPI prices edge up on cost support, but trading subdued

China's high-grade nickel pig iron (NPI) prices extended their gains this week, buoyed by cost pressures from tightening ore supplies, according to Mysteel's latest survey results.

Rio Tinto advances Amrun bauxite expansion as new projects gather pace

Rio Tinto, a leading global mining group, holds various projects, aiming to enhance its Amrun bauxite operations in the far north of Queensland. Due to the rising operational improvements at Amrun operations, bauxite production in 2025 saw an increase of 6 per cent, reaching a total of 62.4 million

Survey: Bauxite shipments and seaborne cargoes to China 2026.03.06

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