Long-Term Magnet Contracts Shape Spot Demand for Rare Earth Materials
SMM September 3 morning update linked softer rare-earth trading activity with limited spot demand as magnetic-material long-term contracts absorbed supply.
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Pr-Nd Oxide Edges Higher as Magnet-Material Deals Stay Cautious
SMM said Pr-Nd oxide and alloy quotations edged higher in afternoon trading, while transaction follow-through remained limited.
Read the full articleNdFeB Scrap Prices Stabilize: What Magnet Buyers Should Watch
SMM reported that recycled Pr-Nd material from NdFeB scrap rose modestly and then stabilized during the week, highlighting cautious buying and supply continuity considerations.
Read the full articleNdFeB Magnet Supply Update: Long-Term Deliveries Limit Spot Availability
SMM said long-term magnetic-material deliveries were taking priority over some spot orders. See practical planning considerations for NdFeB projects.
Read the full articleRare-Earth Trading Remains Quiet: What NdFeB Magnet Buyers Can Do
SMM reported stable Pr-Nd quotations and cautious downstream purchasing. For NdFeB magnet projects, clear specifications and early planning help make sourcing discussions more actionable.
Read the full articleNdFeB Market Watch: Pr-Nd Offers Firm While Buyers Remain Selective
SMM described firmer Pr-Nd offers and cautious downstream purchasing in its August 31 afternoon market comment.
Read the full articleRecycled Feedstock Drove August Pr-Nd Oxide Growth, SMM Reports
SMM reported that recycling plants accounted for much of August Pr-Nd oxide output growth in China, while raw-ore separation changed less.
Read the full articleRare Earth Magnet Recycling Moves From Recovery Technology to Supply-Chain Qualification
An SMM analysis suggests rare-earth magnet recycling is increasingly focused on reliable scrap supply and customer qualification, not laboratory recovery alone.
Read the full articleNdFeB Market Watch: Pr-Nd Eases While Demand Recovery Remains Uneven
Shanghai Metals Market reported softer Pr-Nd oxide and alloy quotations alongside stable medium-heavy rare-earth prices. NdFeB blank pricing rose slightly, while end-market recovery remained uneven across EV and industrial-motor demand.
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