The SMM London Seminar 2026 convenes at Chartered Accountants Hall, Moorgate, on 29 April, bringing together five senior analysts from BMO Capital Markets, Morgan Stanley, StoneX, Teck Resources, and Shanghai Metals Market for a half-day briefing on metals pricing and market direction. It arrives as rare earth and critical mineral prices post their sharpest monthly moves of the year.
About the SMM London Seminar 2026
Shanghai Metals Market (SMM) is China’s primary metals data and price benchmarking platform — the industrial spot price source underpinning monthly price tracking for dysprosium, terbium, neodymium, praseodymium, germanium, gallium, and indium. The SMM London Seminar is its H1 Western market briefing, held annually to bridge Chinese price intelligence with European and North American metals professionals. The 2026 edition runs 1:00pm to 5:00pm (UTC+1) at Chartered Accountants Hall, 1 Moorgate Place, London EC2R 6EA.
Registration enquiries: katherinadong@smm.cn. Full event details are available via the SMM event page.
Speaker Lineup
Five confirmed speakers span Chinese market intelligence, bulge-bracket bank commodity strategy, independent metals analysis, and major mining.
| Speaker | Organisation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Yanchen Wang | SMM Global UK Ltd. | Managing Director |
| Helen Amos | BMO Capital Markets | Managing Director & Commodities Analyst |
| Natalie Scott-Gray | StoneX | Senior Metals Analyst, EMEA & Asia |
| Colin Hamilton | Teck Resources (TSX: TECK) | VP, Market Research & Economic Analysis |
| Amy Gower | Morgan Stanley | Executive Director, Head of Mining Commodity Strategy |
Why April 2026 Matters for Metals Pricing
The SMM London Seminar 2026 lands at a moment of significant price movement across the critical minerals complex. Terbium rose 20.7% month-on-month in April to $970/kg on the SMM domestic benchmark — the largest single-month gain since 2023. Dysprosium advanced 15.6% to $221/kg over the same period. Both elements are central to NdFeB permanent magnet production for EV motors and wind turbines, and both remain heavily exposed to Chinese export policy.
The April conference circuit has been unusually dense. MMTA Vancouver closed on 23 April, BC Critical Minerals Forum ran 14–15 April — London on 29 April is the circuit’s final stop. The SMM seminar’s combination of Chinese benchmark data (Wang) with Western bank commodity strategy (Amos, Gower) and independent analysis (Scott-Gray, Hamilton) makes it the most data-dense single afternoon event of the H1 calendar.
For the full April 2026 critical minerals events calendar, see the rare earth mining events guide.
What is the SMM London Seminar?
The SMM London Seminar is an annual half-day briefing organised by Shanghai Metals Market (SMM), China’s leading metals price benchmarking platform. It brings together analysts from major banks, independent research firms, and mining companies to discuss metals pricing and market outlook for Western and international metals professionals.
When and where is the SMM London Seminar 2026?
The SMM London Seminar 2026 takes place on Wednesday, 29 April 2026, from 1:00pm to 5:00pm (UTC+1) at Chartered Accountants Hall, 1 Moorgate Place, London EC2R 6EA, UK.
Who speaks at the SMM London Seminar 2026?
Five speakers are confirmed: Dr. Yanchen Wang (SMM Global UK), Helen Amos (BMO Capital Markets), Natalie Scott-Gray (StoneX), Colin Hamilton (Teck Resources), and Amy Gower (Morgan Stanley). The panel covers Chinese market data, bank commodity strategy, and independent metals analysis.
What metals and commodities are covered at the SMM London Seminar?
The seminar covers the broader metals complex with a focus on critical minerals and base metals pricing. SMM is the primary benchmark source for rare earth elements including dysprosium, terbium, neodymium, and praseodymium, as well as technology metals such as germanium, gallium, and indium.
How do I register for the SMM London Seminar 2026?
Registration enquiries for the SMM London Seminar 2026 should be directed to katherinadong@smm.cn. Full event details are available on the SMM website at metal.com.
