1. Procurement Conditions This procurement project, Bensteel Machinery Company (Hengtai) Double-Groove Hook Copper Wire (BGBGJCHGXHD260624298642), is procured by Benxi Steel (Group) Machinery Manufacturing Co., Ltd. The project funds come from self-raised sources, and the project has now met the procurement conditions and is open for public inquiry and comparison. 2. Project Overview and Procurement Scope 2.1 Project Name: Bensteel Machinery Company (Hengtai) Double-Groove Hook Copper Wire 2.2 If Procurement Fails, Switch to Other Procurement Methods: Switch to Negotiation Procurement 2.3 For the procurement content, scope and scale of this project, please refer to the attached "Bill of Materials Annex.pdf". 3. Bidder Qualification Requirements 3.1 Consortium bidding is not allowed for this procurement. 3.2 Bidders must meet the following qualification requirements: (1) Distribution-type business license (2) Production-type business license 3.3 Bidders must meet the following registered capital requirements: Production-type registered capital: 500 (10,000 yuan) and above Distribution-type registered capital: 50 (10,000 yuan) and above 3.4 Bidders must have the following performance requirements: Refer to the attachment for details. 3.5 Bidders must meet the following capability requirements, financial requirements, and other requirements: Financial requirements: Refer to the attachment for details (if needed) Capability requirements: Refer to the attachment for details (if needed) Other requirements: Refer to the attachment for details. 3.6 For projects that must be tendered according to law, bids from dishonest persons subject to enforcement are invalid. 4. Obtaining the Procurement Documents 4.1 All those intending to bid may log onto the Ansteel Intelligent Bidding Platform at http://bid.ansteel.cn to download the electronic procurement documents from 13:00 on June 26, 2026 to 13:00 on July 3, 2026 (Beijing time, the same hereinafter). Click to view tender details:

June 26, 2026 – The chromium market continued to decline this week, with the ample supply pattern unchanged and demand remaining weak.

SMM Nickel, June 25: Macro and Market News: (1) The People’s Bank of China announced that, to maintain ample liquidity in the banking system, on June 25, 2026, it will conduct a 500 billion yuan MLF operation via a fixed-quantity, interest-rate tender, and multiple-price bidding method, with a tenor of one year. (2) On June 24, to implement the “Regulations of the State Council on the Security of Industrial and Supply Chains,” conduct investigations on the security of industrial and supply chains, and safeguard the security of China’s industrial and supply chains, the Ministry of Commerce formulated the “Measures for Investigation on the Security of Industrial and Supply Chains,” which is now promulgated and shall take effect on the date of promulgation. Spot Market: On June 25, the SMM #1 refined nickel price dropped by 2,350 yuan/mt from the previous trading day. In terms of spot premiums, the average premium for Jinchuan #1 refined nickel was 1,600 yuan/mt, up 100 yuan/mt from the previous trading day, while the range for mainstream domestic brand electrodeposited nickel was -400 to 400 yuan/mt. Futures Market: The most-traded SHFE nickel contract (2607) plunged in the night session, losing the 130,000 yuan mark and hitting a recent low, closing at 129,970 yuan/mt in the morning session, down 0.92%. The US Fed’s hawkish signals fueled rate hike expectations, pushing the US dollar index above the 101 mark to a 13-month high. Market rumors that Indonesia may raise the total mining quota (RKAB) for 2026 in mid-year significantly dampened market sentiment. In the short term, nickel prices are expected to remain in the doldrums.

【SMM Steel】Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL) has transferred its 2 million tonnes per annum Dugdha Coal Washery to JSW Steel, marking the first coal washery asset monetization under the Ministry of Coal's infrastructure programme. JSW Steel secured the contract as developer and operator by bidding a 2.35% premium over the standard notified price. This partnership introduces private sector operations into state-owned infrastructure to upgrade resource utilization and expand national coal beneficiation capabilities. The project aims to supply washed coking coal to the domestic steel industry, supporting the national Mission Coking Coal strategy to lower import dependency. The arrangement is expected to optimize supply chain productivity throughout Jharkhand and adjacent regions.

SMM, June 23 — According to market sources, Nandan County Jilang Indium Co., Ltd. plans to sell crude indium ingots on June 23, with an indium content of ≥99.00%, totalling approximately 1,000 kilograms, in accordance with the standard YS/T 1163-2016 Crude Indium. Delivery location: Nandan County Jilang Indium Co., Ltd. warehouse (Chehe Town Industrial Park, Nandan County, Hechi City). The seller will handle loading and weighing, with freight costs borne by the buyer. The bidding deadline is 16:00 on June 23, 2026; bids submitted after this time will be invalid.

SMM June 23 News: According to market sources, Nandan County Jilang Indium Co., Ltd. plans to sell externally approximately 1,000 kg of crude indium ingots today, June 23, with a grade of indium ≥99.00%, in accordance with the standard YS/T 1163-2016 "Crude Indium." Delivery location: the warehouse of Nandan County Jilang Indium Co., Ltd. (Chehe Town Industrial Park, Nandan County, Hechi City). The seller is responsible for loading and weighing, while the transportation cost is borne by the buyer. The bidding deadline is before 16:00 on June 23, 2026; bids submitted after this time will be invalid.