This market resolves YES if China ex-works zirconium sponge spot price exceeds 18 USD/kg on May 31, 2026.
What is being measured: Nuclear-grade zirconium sponge ex-works China spot price (USD/kg, Hf < 100 ppm) on or nearest to May 31, 2026.
YES if: China Zr sponge price >= 18 USD/kg on May 31, 2026 NO if: China Zr sponge price < 18 USD/kg on May 31, 2026
Resolution sources (priority order):
Asian Metal — zirconium sponge China domestic spot price (asianmetal.com)
USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries — Zirconium section (usgs.gov/minerals/pubs/mcs)
SMM (Shanghai Metals Market) — zirconium sponge price (smm.cn)
Argus Metals International — zirconium sponge China
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Proposed resolution: YES Actual value: 20.99 USD/kg
Rationale: The skeptic's objection about the 12-day gap is noted, but the interpretation ladder supports using the best available evidence when exact-date data is unavailable. The research shows consistent pricing above $18/kg across multiple sources and timeframes (May 19 spot at $20.99, USGS 2025 annual average at $22/kg), with no evidence of volatility or price drops near month-end. The absence of a named source in the criteria means any authoritative source is acceptable.
Voter outcome: YES (share 1.0
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