[SMM Tin Morning Brief: Bulls took profits on the eve of the nonfarm payrolls, SHFE tin 2609 night session closed at 431,080 yuan/mt]

"Tin" Leads the Future: Industrial Transformation and Value Reshaping in the New Cycle – Conference Background Currently, the global tin industry stands at a historic turning point, where traditional cyclical logic has been thoroughly shattered and its strategic value has been fully highlighted. In 2026, the tin market exhibits an unprecedentedly complex pattern and profound transformation: I. Deep Restructuring of the Supply-Demand Pattern and an Unprecedented Increase in Strategic Attributes The global static reserve-production ratio of tin resources is only 14 years, with scarcity becoming increasingly pronounced. The supply side is under "triple pressure": repeated disruptions in Myanmar’s production resumptions, continued tightening of Indonesian policies, and elevated geopolitical risks in the DRC; resource constraints have already become a new norm. Meanwhile, the demand structure is undergoing a fundamental shift, and tin has emerged as a strategic resource linking traditional manufacturing with a digital future. II. Price System Breaks Through Historical Records, Reshaping of the Industrial Ecology In early 2026, SHFE tin prices broke through 470,000 yuan/mt, reaching an all-time high. This price breakthrough not only reflects a supply-demand imbalance but also signals a reassessment of the tin industry's value. Traditional trade models, risk management systems, and supply chain collaboration methods are in urgent need of innovative breakthroughs. III. Technology-Driven and Green Transition Foster a New Symbiotic Ecosystem Digital and smart technologies are deeply empowering the tin industry chain. The global green transition demands an upgrade toward low-carbon practices and a circular economy, making recycled tin recovery and green smelting processes essential paths. All segments of the industry chain must shift from competition to collaboration, building an open, resilient, and innovative symbiotic system. In this context, from August 19 to 21, 2026, in Changsha, Hunan, the 2026 SMM (16th) Tin Industry Chain Conference will bring together global industry elites for in-depth discussions. Jiangxi Ningheda New Materials Co., Ltd. will attend this grand event, discussing industry development trends with industry peers and jointly pushing the tin industry to new heights. Click to sign up now, witness and participate in this extraordinary and far-reaching industry event, and create a brilliant new chapter together! Founded in 2017, Jiangxi Ningheda New Materials Co., Ltd. is located at No. 966 Tiangong South Avenue, High-Tech Industrial Park, Fengxin County, Yichun City, Jiangxi Province, and is a holding subsidiary of Jiangxi Ningxin New Materials Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as Ningxin New Materials). Founded in 2007, Jiangxi Ningxin New Materials Co., Ltd. is an enterprise specializing in the R&D, production, and sales of special graphite. The company owns a complete set of special graphite production equipment, with process technology at an advanced level in China, and its market share holds a leading position in the special graphite industry. On November 8, 2016, Ningxin New Materials was successfully listed on the New Third Board (stock abbreviation: Ningxin New Materials, stock code: 920719). In 2020, it was selected as a national-level specialized and new "little giant" enterprise. In May 2023, it was successfully listed on the Beijing Stock Exchange. Jiangxi Ningheda New Material Co., Ltd. is mainly engaged in graphite product machining and graphite product support services. It specializes in providing graphite materials, graphite electrodes and related graphite products for the lithium battery industry, machinery industry, electronic semiconductor and solar photovoltaic industries, as well as corresponding application technical services and technical upgrade solutions for these industries and products. With excellent production technology, strong service awareness, and high market share, Jiangxi Ningheda New Material Co., Ltd. has developed rapidly by leveraging the raw material, capital and management advantages of its parent company Ningxin New Materials. It is committed to extending the special graphite industry chain and contributing to building a comprehensive graphite industry strategy in the future. Established in 2017, located at No. 966 of Tiangong South Avenue, High-tech Industrial Park, Fengxin County, Yichun City, Jiangxi Province, China, Jiangxi Ningheda New Material Co., Ltd. is a subsidiary of Jiangxi Ningxin New Material Co., Ltd. Jiangxi Ningxin New Materials Co., Ltd. was established in 2007. It is an enterprise specializing in the research and development, production and sales of special graphite. With a full set of special graphite production equipment, the process technology has reached advanced level in the domestic market, and its market share in the special graphite industry is far ahead. On November 8, 2016, Ningxin New Materials was successfully listed on the New Third Board (stock abbreviation: Ningxin New Materials, stock code: 920719). In 2020, it was selected as a national-level specialized and new "little giant" enterprise. In May 2023, Ningxin was successfully listed on the Beijing Stock Exchange. Jiangxi Ningheda New Material Co., Ltd. is mainly engaged in graphite product processing and graphite product matching service, providing graphite materials, graphite electrodes and graphite products for the lithium industry, machinery industry, semiconductor and solar photovoltaic industry, along with corresponding product technical services and technical application update programs. With excellent production technology, good customer service, high market share, and relying on the advantages of new materials, capital and management of its parent company (Jiangxi Ningxin New Material Co., Ltd.), Jiangxi Ningheda New Material Co., Ltd. has developed quickly. We devote to the extension of the special graphite industry chain, and make contributions for building the future whole graphite industry strategy. Contact Deng Qin 18179589702 Email: Address: No. 966, Tiangong South Avenue, High-tech Industrial Park, Fengxin County, Yichun City, Jiangxi Province Long press to scan the QR code to register 2026 SMM (16th) Tin Industry Chain Conference

"Tin" Leading the Future: Industry Transformation and Value Reshaping in a New Cycle Conference Background Currently, the global tin industry stands at a historic turning point. Traditional cyclical logic has been thoroughly disrupted, and its strategic value has become fully apparent. The tin market in 2026 presents an unprecedentedly complex landscape and profound changes: I. Supply-Demand Pattern Deeply Restructured, Strategic Attributes Elevated to New Heights The global static reserve-to-production ratio of tin is only 14 years, making its scarcity increasingly prominent. The supply side faces "three-fold pressures": repeated disruptions in Myanmar's production resumption progress, continuously tightening policies in Indonesia, and ongoing geopolitical risks in the DRC. Resource constraints have already become the new normal. Meanwhile, the demand structure has undergone a fundamental shift, and tin has become a strategic resource connecting traditional manufacturing with the digital future. II. Price System Breaks Historical Records, Industry Ecosystem Faces Reshaping In early 2026, the SHFE tin price surpassed 470,000 yuan/mt, reaching a record high. This price breakthrough reflects not only the supply-demand imbalance but also signals a revaluation of the tin industry. Traditional trade models, risk management systems, and supply chain collaboration methods are all in urgent need of innovative breakthroughs. III. Technology-Driven and Green Transition Give Rise to a New Symbiotic Ecosystem Digital and intelligent technologies are deeply empowering the tin industry chain. The global green transition demands that the tin industry upgrade towards low-carbon and circular economy, making recycled tin recovery and green smelting processes an inevitable path. All segments of the industry chain must shift from competition to collaboration, building an open, resilient, and innovative symbiotic system. Against this backdrop, August 19-21, 2026 , to be held in Changsha, Hunan , the 2026 SMM (16th) Tin Industry Chain Conference will gather global industry elites for joint discussions. Mining Mineral Resources will attend this grand event, jointly discussing industry trends with peers, and working together to push the tin industry to new heights. Click the to register now and attend the conference, to witness and participate in this significant and far-reaching industry event together, and create a glorious new chapter! Why Tin Matters Tin is essential to modern life. It is the material that connects every electronic system, used in solder to join the circuits inside smartphones, vehicles, data centers, and infrastructure. More than half of the world’s tin is used in electronics, acting as the “conductive glue” that allows technology to function. As global demand for digitalization, clean energy, and advanced manufacturing accelerates, tin has become a critical enabler of the modern economy. A Shift from Extraction to Value Africa holds significant tin resources. But historically, much of this value has left the continent in raw form. Today, that is changing. A new model is emerging, one focused on processing, manufacturing, and retaining value closer to source. MMR: Leading Tin Transformation in Africa Mining Mineral Resources (MMR) operates Africa’s largest tin smelter and the only RMI-certified tin smelter in the Democratic Republic of Congo. By investing in in-country processing, MMR is moving beyond raw material exports, transforming tin into refined metal that meets international standards. From Ore to Alloy: A Fully Integrated System MMR is building one of the continent’s first end-to-end tin value chains: Upstream (DRC): Responsible sourcing and smelting Midstream: Production of LME-Grade Refined Tin Downstream (South Africa): Conversion into Alloys and Finished Products NASCO: Extending Value into Manufacturing Through its strategic partnership with NASCO in South Africa, this value chain extends into high-quality tin-based products, including: Solder ingots Solder wire and bars Tin alloys for industrial applications This downstream capability is critical. It transforms refined tin into materials used directly in global manufacturing, closing the loop between resource and end use. Responsible, Scalable, Global MMR’s operations are aligned with international standards, delivering fully traceable and responsibly sourced tin to global markets. With growing demand across electronics, automotive, and energy sectors, the need for reliable and ethical supply chains has never been greater. Putting Africa on the Map From resource to refined metal to finished products, MMR is helping redefine Africa’s role in the global tin industry. Not just as a source of minerals, but as a hub for value-added production and industrial growth. Contact www.mmrdrc.com | www.nationalsolder.com Long press and scan the QR code to register now The 16th SMM Tin Industry Chain Conference 2026

[SMM Tin Morning Brief: ISM 55.6 Strengthens September Rate Hike, Intensifying Tug-of-War in SHFE Tin Prices at High Levels]

"Tin" Guiding the Future: Industrial Transformation and Value Reshaping in the New Cycle Conference Background Currently, the global tin industry stands at a historic turning point. Traditional cyclical logic has been completely disrupted, and its strategic value has been fully highlighted. In 2026, the tin market presents an unprecedentedly complex pattern and profound changes: I. Deep Restructuring of the Supply-Demand Pattern and Unprecedented Elevation of Strategic Attributes The global static reserve-to-production ratio of tin resources is only 14 years, making its scarcity increasingly prominent. The supply side faces "triple pressures": recurring production resumptions in Myanmar, persistently tightening policies in Indonesia, and high geopolitical risks in the DRC, making resource constraints a new normal. Meanwhile, the demand structure has undergone a fundamental shift, with tin becoming a strategic resource connecting traditional manufacturing and the digital future. II. The Price System Breaks Historical Records, and the Industrial Ecosystem Faces Reshaping In early 2026, the SHFE tin price exceeded 470,000 yuan/mt, hitting a record high. This price breakthrough not only reflects a supply-demand imbalance but also signifies a revaluation of the tin industry. Traditional trading models, risk management systems, and supply chain collaboration methods are all in urgent need of innovative breakthroughs. III. Technology-Driven and Green Transformation Foster a New Symbiotic Ecosystem Digital and intelligent technologies are deeply empowering the tin industry chain. The global green transformation requires the tin industry to upgrade towards low-carbon and circular economy models, with recycled tin recovery and green smelting processes becoming inevitable paths. All links in the industry chain must shift from competition to collaboration, building an open, resilient, and innovative symbiotic system. Against this backdrop, the August 19-21, 2026, Changsha, Hunan 2026 SMM (16th) Tin Industry Chain Conference will bring together global industry elites for in-depth discussions. Ganzhou Kaiyuan Technology Co., Ltd. will attend this grand event, joining industry peers to discuss industry development trends and jointly propel the tin industry to new heights. Click the to register for the conference immediately, witness and participate in this extraordinarily significant and far-reaching industry event, and create a brilliant new chapter together! Founded in June 2005, Ganzhou Kaiyuan Technology Co., Ltd. is a modern environmental protection technology enterprise with significant core competitiveness and industry influence in China's non-ferrous metal comprehensive recycling and circular economy sector. The company is deeply engaged in the track of renewable non-ferrous metal resource utilization, focusing on achieving efficient, comprehensive recovery of tin based on tin-containing raw materials, while simultaneously recovering up to 15 valuable non-ferrous metal products, including lead, antimony, bismuth, zinc, copper, gold, and silver. It is one of the benchmark enterprises in China with the most complete range of recycled metal categories. With advanced technology and a professional team, the company is dedicated to transforming waste resources into valuable assets, contributing to sustainable resource utilization and environmental protection. The company currently has over 1,000 employees and strong comprehensive strength. It has been recognized as a key enterprise at provincial, municipal, and district levels and as a leading manufacturing enterprise in Jiangxi Province, with its industry position and comprehensive strength firmly ranking in the first tier of the regional industry. It was honored as a 10-billion-yuan industrial enterprise for 2021-2022 and has been listed among the Top 100 Private Enterprises in Jiangxi Province for many consecutive years. In 2022 and 2025, it also successfully entered the Top 500 Private Manufacturing Enterprises in China (ranked 430th and 499th), fully demonstrating the company’s strong operational capability and core competitiveness in the industry. Emphasizing both quality and environmental protection is the company’s core development principle. The enterprise strictly adheres to the highest industry standards in production and operation, and has successfully passed the dual authoritative certifications of ISO quality management system and ISO environmental management system. It has established a standardized, regulated, and refined production control and environmental management system, ensuring stable and excellent product quality while strictly upholding the bottom line of ecological and environmental protection, demonstrating its responsibility and commitment. To implement the green development concept of the central government and the provincial party committee and government, and actively responding to the call of the district party committee and government for “relocating from urban areas to suburbs and carrying out off-site technological transformation,” the company relocated to Longhua Industrial Park, Nankang District, Ganzhou City, Jiangxi Province in 2016. The new plant covers a total area of 540 mu (about 36 hectares), with a total project investment of 2.06 billion yuan. After upgrading and equipment renewal, it officially began production in May 2018, fully achieving intelligent production, standardized environmental protection, and scaled industrial upgrading, laying a solid hardware foundation for the company’s high-quality development. The company’s main products are refined tin ingots, with by-products including sodium tungstate, copper cathode, lead, bismuth, and other metals, as well as rare and precious metals such as gold, silver, palladium, platinum, rhodium, indium, germanium, and tellurium. For a long time, the company has adhered to the core strategy of parallel development of technological innovation and ecological advancement, continuously deepening core technologies for comprehensive utilization of tin-containing raw materials, increasing investment in tin smelting process R&D and environmental protection equipment, and continuously improving the industrial chain layout and extending the industry value chain, thereby promoting industrial quality improvement, efficiency enhancement, and green upgrading. Its business performance has grown steadily and robustly. From 2021 to 2025, the company’s main business revenue exceeded 10 billion yuan for five consecutive years, solidifying its status as a 10-billion-yuan industrial enterprise. Currently, the company’s annual capacity for refined tin exceeds 50,000 mt, with over 20,000 mt for other metals, accounting for one-fifth of national production and ranking among the top 2 nationwide. It is one of China’s important enterprises with the most varieties of comprehensively recovered precious metals. Contact Information Tel: 86-797-6581062 Address: Longhua Industrial Park, Nankang District, Ganzhou City, Jiangxi Province Long press the QR code to register now 2026 SMM (16th) Tin Industry Chain Conference

"Tin" Leads the Future: Industry Transformation and Value Reshaping in the New Cycle Conference Background Currently, the global tin industry is at a historic turning point. Traditional cyclical logic has been completely shattered, and strategic value has been fully highlighted. The tin market in 2026 is exhibiting an unprecedented complex pattern and profound transformation: I. Deep Reconstruction of Supply-Demand Pattern, Unprecedented Enhancement of Strategic Attributes The global static reserve-to-production ratio of tin resources is only 14 years, with scarcity becoming increasingly prominent. The supply side faces "triple pressure": the repeated delays in production resumptions in Myanmar, persistently tightening policies in Indonesia, and high geopolitical risks in the DRC. Resource constraints have become the new normal. Meanwhile, the demand structure is undergoing a fundamental shift, and tin has become a strategic resource connecting traditional manufacturing with the digital future. II. Price System Breaks Historical Records, Industry Ecology Faces Reshaping In early 2026, SHFE tin prices broke through 470,000 yuan/mt, reaching a historical high. This price breakthrough not only reflects supply-demand imbalance but also marks a revaluation of the tin industry's value. Traditional trade models, risk management systems, and supply chain collaboration methods all urgently need innovation and breakthroughs. III. Technology-Driven and Green Transformation Foster a New Symbiotic Ecosystem Digitalization and intelligent technologies are deeply empowering the tin industry chain. The global green transformation requires the tin industry to upgrade towards low-carbon and circular economy, with recycled tin recovery and green smelting processes becoming the inevitable path. All links in the industry chain must shift from competition to collaboration, building an open, resilient, and innovative symbiotic system. Against this backdrop, on August 19-21, 2026 in Changsha, Hunan held 2026 SMM (16th) Tin Industry Chain Conference will gather global industry elites for joint discussions. Shanghai Jiushi Metal Materials Co., Ltd. will attend this grand event, discussing industry development trends with peers and jointly promoting the tin industry to new heights. Click to register now and attend the conference, to witness and participate in this extraordinary and far-reaching industry event, and to jointly create a brilliant new chapter! Founded in 2008 with a registered capital of 100 million yuan, Shanghai Jiushi Metal Materials Co., Ltd. is a comprehensive enterprise specializing in non-ferrous metal raw material trading and integrating domestic and international trade resources. For over a decade, the company has deeply cultivated its main business in non-ferrous metals, consistently adhering to a philosophy of steady operation and professional service capabilities, steadily consolidating its brand and market foundation. It has accumulated a solid cooperation foundation and a good market reputation within the industry. The company primarily deals in electrolytic tin ingots, #1 electrolytic lead ingots, silver, nickel plates, zinc ingots, lead concentrates, and other non-ferrous metal products. It has formed a multi-category, full-chain supply chain service system, with a processing capacity of 30,000 mt of alloys, capable of meeting clients' diversified and integrated procurement and processing needs. After years of prudent strategic planning, the company has maintained a steady trade scale with ample supply reserves. Its current annual sales include 15,000 mt of tin ingots, 2,000 mt of silver, 200,000 mt of No.1 primary lead ingots, 300,000 mt of zinc ingots, 20,000 mt in metal content of lead concentrates, and 50,000 mt of nickel plates. Its total trade volume exceeded 10 billion yuan in 2025, demonstrating large-scale, regular, and sustainable stable supply capabilities. The company has always adhered to the business philosophy of "integrity and quality assurance, customer first, mutual benefit and symbiosis, and win-win cooperation," deeply cultivating the upstream and downstream of the industry chain and establishing a mature and stable supply-demand cooperation system. Upstream, it has long connected with large smelters in core production areas such as Yunnan, Guangxi, Zhejiang, Jiangxi, and Inner Mongolia, maintaining long-term stable strategic cooperation to control purity and quality at the source, ensuring sufficient supply and stable quality of tin ingots and various non-ferrous metal raw materials. Downstream, with Shanghai and Guangdong as core hubs, it has built a nationwide sales and service network covering east China, south China, and north China, offering rapid service response and stable, efficient delivery. With tin ingot trade as its core business, the company relies on ample spot reserves, stable source supply, and large-scale supply advantages to precisely connect with various downstream end-users, mainly serving clients in manufacturing fields such as electronics, PV, new energy, alloys, and chemicals. It can continuously and stably supply high-purity tin ingots and supporting non-ferrous metal raw materials according to different customers' production standards and material requirements. With service advantages of precise matching, controllable quality, and timely delivery, it has served a wide range of partners over the long term, accumulating a solid customer base and a strong industry reputation. In terms of operations and management, the company has established a standardized internal management system and a rigorous risk control and compliance system, strictly adhering to compliance bottom lines and tightly controlling operational risks to ensure long-term stable business operations. At the same time, leveraging deep industry expertise and market insights, it continuously optimizes its trade service models, flexibly uses diversified financial and trade financing tools, and customizes suitable cooperation plans based on actual customer needs, achieving mutual benefit and win-win outcomes for both sellers and buyers under the premise of sound risk control. Looking ahead, Shanghai Nine Stone Metal will continue to uphold the development concept of pragmatism, innovation, and steady progress, continuously optimizing its risk control system and enhancing the professional capabilities of its team. It will further improve the entire industry chain layout of non-ferrous metals, consolidate its core advantages in tin materials, steadily expand downstream markets and emerging application fields, and continuously advance high-quality and stable development. The company will join hands with industry peers and clients to cooperate and create mutual success. Founded in 2008 with a registered capital of RMB 100 million, Shanghai Nine Stone Metal Materials Co., Ltd. is a professional integrated enterprise engaged in non-ferrous metal commodity trading and global supply chain resource integration. With more than ten years of focused cultivation in the non-ferrous metal sector, the company has upheld a conservative operational strategy and premium service norms, steadily strengthened its brand equity and market foothold, and fostered stable cooperative relationships and a prestigious market standing within the industry. The company’s mainstream product lineup comprises electrolytic tin ingots, 1# standard electrolytic lead ingots, fine silver, nickel cathode plates, zinc ingots and lead concentrates, covering a full range of mainstream non-ferrous metal commodities. It has built a one-stop diversified supply chain service system, paired with an annual alloy processing capacity of 30,000 tons, to satisfy clients’ comprehensive customized procurement and processing demands. Supported by long-term strategic market deployment, the company boasts sustainable trading scale and adequate spot inventory. Its annual trading volume stands at 15,000 tons of tin ingots, 2,000 tons of fine silver, 200,000 tons of 1# standard electrolytic lead ingots, 300,000 tons of zinc ingots, 20,000 metal tons of lead concentrates and 50,000 tons of nickel plates. The company’s total trading turnover exceeded RMB 10 billion in 2025, enabling large-scale, standardized and enduring bulk commodity supply capacity. Adhering to the corporate principle of Integrity and Quality Priority, Customer Centricity, Mutual Benefit and Win-Win Partnership, the company has deeply penetrated the upstream and downstream segments of the industrial chain and established a mature and stable supply-demand collaboration system. Upstream, it maintains long-term strategic cooperative partnerships with benchmark smelting enterprises in core producing areas including Yunnan, Guangxi, Zhejiang, Jiangxi and Inner Mongolia. Through strict source quality control over product purity and specifications, the company guarantees stable supply and consistent quality uniformity of tin ingots and all non-ferrous metal commodities. Downstream, with Shanghai and Guangdong as core regional hubs, it has established a nationwide sales and after-sales service network covering East, South and North China, featuring rapid response and reliable full-cycle delivery efficiency. Centering on tin ingot bulk trading as its core pillar business, the company serves terminal manufacturing enterprises across electronics, photovoltaic, new energy, alloy manufacturing and fine chemical industries, relying on sufficient spot stock reserves, stable upstream resource channels and large-scale bulk supply advantages. It is capable of supplying high-purity tin ingots and supporting non-ferrous metal materials in a sustained manner in compliance with clients’ customized production criteria and material technical requirements. Driven by precise commodity matching, standardized quality control and on-time delivery assurance, the company has served a large number of long-term strategic partners and accumulated solid customer resources and superior industrial credibility. In corporate governance and operational management, the company has implemented standardized internal management mechanisms and established a rigorous compliance and risk management & control (RMC) system. It strictly abides by industrial specifications and regulatory policies, effectively mitigates operational risks, and ensures the long-term stable and compliant operation of all trading businesses. Drawing on profound industrial experience and forward-looking market insight, the company continuously optimizes its trading service model, flexibly applies diversified trade financing and financial instruments, and develops personalized cooperation solutions tailored to clients’ actual operational needs, realizing sustainable mutual benefit and win-win development for both supply and demand parties under standardized risk control. Looking forward, Shanghai Nine Stone Metal will continue to uphold the development tenet of pragmatism, innovation and steady progression. The company will further iterate and upgrade its risk control system, improve the professional competency of its core team, optimize the full industry chain layout of non-ferrous metal commodities, and consolidate its leading edge in tin material trading. It will steadily expand downstream market coverage and emerging industry application scenarios, promote high-quality and sustainable corporate development, and join hands with industrial peers and global clients to deepen strategic cooperation and create shared industrial value. Contact Information Zhou Long 15821697119 Wang Lin 18616349359 Long press to scan the code for immediate registration 2026 SMM (16th) Tin Industry Chain Conference