On March 26, a centralized signing ceremony for investment projects in Dianjiang County for the first quarter of 2026 was held. Among the signed projects, a project for the annual production of 50,000 tons of recycled aluminum and aluminum product processing is planned to construct 10 production lines for aluminum smelting and deep processing. After completion and operation, it is expected to achieve an annual output value of 1.25 billion yuan and tax revenue of over 10 million yuan.

Recently, the People's Government website of Nanpiao District, Huludao City, Liaoning Province, released the first public notice regarding the "Automobile Dismantling and New Energy Vehicle Battery Dismantling and Comprehensive Utilization Project" planned by a local ecological environmental protection company. According to the public notice, the company intends to construct a production line capable of dismantling 50,000 end-of-life fuel vehicles annually, a production line for dismantling 50,000 end-of-life new energy vehicles annually, a production line for dismantling and comprehensive utilization of new energy vehicle batteries, and a production line for producing 100,000 tons of recycled aluminum annually, all within the Nanpiao Circular Industrial Park.

Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) announced that its expansion project at its Spectro Alloys recycling plant in Minnesota, USA, will include a metallurgical testing laboratory, providing metallographic and mechanical property testing to improve the quality of recycled aluminum. The project will add 55,000 tons of capacity, bringing the total to 165,000 tons per year, and is expected to commence operation in 2026.

[SMM Analysis]Secondary Aluminum Market Remains Strong in Short Term Focus on Demand Recovery and Policy Implementation

At the 2025 SMM (2nd) Global Renewable Metal Industry Chain Forum - Secondary Copper and Aluminum Forum, hosted by SMM Information & Technology Co., Ltd., Zhang Xiaoyao, the project leader of SMM Recycling, shared insights on the topic of "Driving Business Opportunities and Reducing Operating Costs: SMM Serving the Global Secondary Copper and Aluminum Metals Market."

Since the global consensus on green and low-carbon development was reached, the strategic position of the secondary metal industry has become increasingly prominent. With the accelerated advancement of industrialization, the demand for metal resources continues to grow. As a green, environmentally friendly, and economically viable alternative resource, secondary metals have become a global focus. In recent years, Southeast Asia has emerged as a significant global hub for the distribution and processing of secondary resources. Meanwhile, with the deepening internationalization of industries such as NEVs, processing enterprises in the secondary copper, secondary aluminum, and battery sectors at the material end have chosen to establish factories in Southeast Asian countries like Thailand to expand overseas resources and enhance global competitiveness. Thailand, as an important economy in Southeast Asia, boasts a relatively mature resource recycling system and a favorable geographical location, providing convenient conditions for regional collaboration and international trade in the secondary metal industry. It has now developed into a global industrial base for the recycling, sorting, and reprocessing of secondary metals such as secondary aluminum and secondary copper, annually exporting substantial amounts of secondary metal resources to China and other countries. Additionally, Thailand's manufacturing sector is thriving, with annual expansions in areas such as automotive manufacturing and electronics and appliances, offering robust demand support for the secondary metal resource industry. From June 24-25, 2024, the 1st SMM Global Secondary Metal Industry Forum was held in Malaysia. The event gathered recycling associations, government officials, and renowned enterprises from various regions to discuss the current state and future development of the secondary industry. From 2024 to 2025, with the continuous updating of secondary metal policies and the rapid development of the industry, SMM Information & Technology Co., Ltd. plans to hold the 2nd SMM Global Secondary Metal Industry Chain Summit Forum in Thailand from June 12-13, 2025, to assist enterprises in navigating the changes in the secondary industry, comply with industry standardization requirements, and provide a platform for business exchanges. The summit aims to bring together associations, leading enterprises, research institutions, industry experts, and policymakers in the global secondary metal field to jointly explore new trends, technologies, and policies in the development of the secondary metal industry. It will establish an international platform for exchange, cooperation, resource sharing, and collaborative innovation, contributing to the construction and improvement of the global resource recycling system and the realization of a global green economic transition. At this conference, Liaoning Pino Environmental Protection Technology Co., Ltd. will make a grand appearance. Along with upstream and downstream colleagues in the secondary metal industry, they will engage in in-depth discussions on the pain points and challenges of industry development, jointly explore business opportunities for win-win cooperation, and discuss ways to promote high-quality development in the industry. Click the registration form to register immediately. The voice of low-carbon resonates globally. See you in Bangkok. Liaoning Pino Environmental Protection Technology Co., Ltd., founded in 2018, is located in the Pacific Industrial Zone, Shenfu New District, Liaoning Province. The company is a high-tech enterprise centered on product R&D, oriented towards sales and services, integrating process design, manufacturing, installation, and commissioning. The company's products primarily include environmental protection equipment such as non-ferrous metal eddy current separators, intelligent sorting equipment, drum magnetic separators, iron removers, and vibrating dewatering screens. It is also dedicated to the design and integration of complete sorting system solutions for municipal solid waste incineration slag sorting, secondary aluminum crushing and sorting, steel scrap crushing tailings sorting, waste household appliances and automotive dismantling and sorting, waste battery dismantling and sorting, and waste glass cleaning and sorting. Currently, it holds over 30 national technology patents and has become a well-known, widely applied, and highly recognized technology-based high-tech enterprise in the domestic and international environmental protection industries. Meanwhile, the company has always adhered to the service philosophy of "Quality Casting, Trustworthy Commitment" and is committed to the field of resource recycling and reuse. With outstanding product quality, strong technical strength, and excellent service, it safeguards the interests of a wide range of users. Liaoning Pino Environmental Protection Technology Co., Ltd. was founded in 2018, located in the Pacific Industrial Zone, Shenfu New District, Liaoning Province. As a high-tech enterprise, we focus on product R&D, sales, and services. The company integrates manufacturing, process design, onsite installation, and commissioning. Our production includes non-ferrous metal eddy current separators, magnetic drum separators, overbelt magnets, scrap steel sorting machines, high-frequency dewatering feeders, linear grading screens, etc. We are also dedicated to the designing and integration services for incinerated slag disposal, municipal solid waste sorting, automatic sorting of recycled aluminum, scrap steel crushing and tailings sorting, waste glass cleaning and sorting, and waste household appliance dismantling and sorting. The company has gained recognition in the domestic and international environmental protection industry for its famous brand, wide application, and strong reputation among customers. We always adhere to the company philosophy of "Quality Casting, Trustworthy Commitment" and are dedicated to resource recycling and intelligent mineral sorting systems. We will benefit our customers with our outstanding product quality, strong technical team, and excellent service. Contact Information Mr. Wang: 158 4000 7916 Long press to scan the QR code and register immediately 2025 SMM (2nd) Global Secondary Metal Industry Summit Forum