1. The Guangzhou Futures Exchange (GZFE) adjusted the transaction fee standards for polysilicon and lithium carbonate futures contracts.
2. The Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) adjusted the daily price limits and margin requirements for benzene futures contracts, and adjusted the transaction fee standards for styrene and benzene futures.
3. Due to safety hazards, the Yijinhuoluo Banner Mine Safety Supervision Bureau issued an administrative penalty decision ordering the Yijinhuoluo Banner Haoda Coal Co., Ltd. to suspend production for rectification.
4. According to Mysteel, Hebei Iron & Steel Group's silicon manganese mining volume in July 2026 was 15,400 tons, the same as in June, and 14,600 tons in July 2025.
5. Satellite data shows that from June 29 to July 5, 2026, the total iron ore inventory at seven major ports in Australia and Brazil was 14.394 million tons, an increase of 421,000 tons compared to the previous period. 6. According to data released by the Malaysian Palm Oil Association (MPOA), Malaysian palm oil production is estimated to have increased by 10.09% from June 1st to 30th.
7. According to Longzhong Information, as of the week ending July 6th, the total commercial inventory of benzene at Jiangsu ports decreased to 59,800 tons, a decrease of 14,200 tons week-on-week, a drop of nearly 20%.
8. According to Aladdin (ALD) research statistics, as of July 5th, the inventory of bauxite at major Chinese ports was 37.34 million tons, an increase of 1.34 million wet tons week-on-week.
9. Authoritative local media in Nigeria reported that the largest lithium processing plant in West Africa has officially started operation in Nasarawa State.
