To all relevant organizations: As the new round of global technological revolution and industrial transformation advances in depth, the non-ferrous metal processing industry is embracing critical opportunities for high-quality development. As a vital basic industry for the national economy, innovation in non-ferrous metal processing technologies and equipment upgrades hold great significance for driving the high-end, intelligent, and green development of the manufacturing sector. With its abundant mineral resources, solid industrial foundation, and unique regional advantages, West China has become a key cluster for the country’s non-ferrous metal processing industry, and the pace of technological innovation and industrial upgrading continues to accelerate. Against this backdrop, the "2026 China Mid-West Non-Ferrous Metal Industry Equipment and Technology Expo" will be grandly held at the Gansu International Convention and Exhibition Center from October 30 to November 1, 2026. Themed "Innovation-driven, Smart Future, Green Empowerment," this expo will focus on cutting-edge technologies, advanced equipment, and industry trends in the non-ferrous metal processing sector, aiming to create a high-level platform integrating technical exchanges, achievement displays, and business cooperation. The event will comprehensively showcase the latest achievements in non-ferrous metal smelting, intensive processing, intelligent manufacturing, energy conservation, and environmental protection, bringing together industry experts, enterprise leaders, and research institution representatives to jointly explore new paths and opportunities for industrial development. As a major industrial base in north-west China and a key period along the Belt and Road, Gansu is actively promoting the high-end, clustered, and green transformation of the non-ferrous metals industry. The hosting of this expo will not only inject new momentum into the high-quality development of the non-ferrous metal industry in the north-west region but also provide an important opportunity for industry peers from China and overseas to deepen cooperation and share a prosperous future. We sincerely invite experts, scholars, enterprise representatives, and industry peers from home and abroad in the non-ferrous metal processing sector to gather in Jincheng Lanzhou, jointly explore technological innovation, share development opportunities, and contribute to the transformation, upgrading, and sustainable development of China's non-ferrous metal processing industry. The Expo is scheduled for October 30 – November 1, 2026 at the Gansu International Convention and Exhibition Center. Relevant matters are hereby notified as follows: I. Expo Theme Green Smart Manufacturing · Innovation-driven · Coordinated Development II. Date and Venue Date: October 30 – November 1, 2026 Venue: Gansu International Convention and Exhibition Center III. Organizational Structure Organizers: Gansu Provincial Society for Metals Shaanxi Provincial Society for Metals Shanxi Provincial Society for Metals Henan Provincial Society for Metals Sichuan Provincial Society for Metals Gansu Provincial Mining Federation Co-organizers: Northwest Research Institute of Mining and Metallurgy Baiyin Nonferrous Group Co., Ltd. Jiuquan Iron and Steel (Group) Co., Ltd. Jinchuan Group Co., Ltd. Supporters: Lanzhou Engineering & Research Institute of Nonferrous Metallurgy Co., Ltd. Gansu Provincial Nonferrous Metals Geological Exploration Bureau Lanzhou University of Technology Chalco Lanzhou Aluminum Co., Ltd. Gansu Ferroalloy Association Jinhui Mining Co., Ltd. IV. Concurrent Events: 2026 China Mid-West Aluminum Industry Expo 2026 China Mid-West Casting & Die Casting, Forging, Heat Treatment & Industrial Furnace Expo V. Exhibition Scope: Non-ferrous metal raw materials: Nickel, vanadium, titanium, chromium, tungsten, copper, aluminum, magnesium, zinc, lead, manganese, zirconium, molybdenum, silicon, antimony, tin, tantalum, indium, and other non-ferrous metal ore products and raw materials, magnetic materials, rare and rare-earth materials, precious metal materials, and various alloy materials; Non-ferrous metal products: Copper products (tubes, sheets & plates, sheets, bars, strips, flats and their alloy products, etc.); aluminum products (aluminum alloy profiles, tubes, bars, sheets & plates, strips, foils, aluminum sheets, aluminum ingots, etc.); titanium alloy products; magnesium alloy products; powder metallurgy products, etc.; Non-ferrous metal mining technology and equipment: Non-ferrous mining exploration, extraction, and beneficiation equipment, filtration equipment, powder processing equipment, construction and transportation equipment, etc.; Non-ferrous metal smelting technology and equipment: Smelting furnaces, refining equipment, smelting pumps and valves, filtration equipment, conveying equipment, heat exchange equipment, gas-based acid production equipment, corrosion-resistant equipment, hydrometallurgy, electrolysis equipment, large power rectifier power supply, electrolytic cells, extraction equipment, etc.; Non-ferrous metal processing technology and equipment: Melting, heating, hot and cold rolling, extrusion, drawing, straightening, shearing, casting equipment, etc.; Non-ferrous metal environmental protection equipment: Recycling equipment, energy-saving and emission-reduction equipment; Non-ferrous metal automation control equipment: Instruments and meters, packaging equipment, surface treatment equipment, etc.; Auxiliary materials for non-ferrous metal production: Chemicals, solvents, refractory materials, catalysts, gases, lubricants, etc. VI. Event Arrangements (I) Opening Ceremony: Speeches by leaders and guests; exhibition tour. (II) Theme Forums: 1. Forum on the Green Transformation Pathway for the Metallurgical Industry Under the "Dual Carbon" Goals 2. Forum on Smart Factories Empowering Metal Processing Upgrades 3. Application of Digital Twin Technology in Smelting/Casting/Heat Treatment Processes 4. Building the Non-Ferrous Metal Supply Chain Along the Belt and Road 5. Frontier Forum on Green, Low-Carbon, and Intelligent Smelting 6. Focusing on Technological Innovation and Intelligent Upgrading in the Metallurgical Industry Under the "Dual Carbon" Goals (III) Expo Exhibition Setup: October 28–29, 2026 Exhibition Dates: October 30 – November 1, 2026 Venue: Gansu International Convention and Exhibition Center VII. Participants The China Mid-West Non-Ferrous Metal Industry Equipment and Technology Expo, centered on "high-end, green, and regionalized" themes, will precisely invite large smelters, equipment manufacturers and technology suppliers, experts and scholars from universities and research institutes, professionals focused on new materials, new processes, and new technologies for non-ferrous metals, aerospace and national defense sectors, automotive and rail transit, construction and home furnishings, local government agencies, industry associations, and chambers of commerce, enterprises involved in aluminum semis import and export trade, as well as logistics, warehousing, and supply chain management companies. Covering multiple sectors such as equipment manufacturers, research institutions, end-use applications, government bodies, and trade service providers, this will form a diverse group of professional attendees and promote industry exchange and cooperation. VIII. Publicity and Promotion Before, during, and after the event, publicity and coverage will be carried out through platforms such as the official website, official account, Baidu promotion, WeChat Video, Douyin, Kuaishou, Weibo, Xiaohongshu, and Zhihu. The expo’s opening ceremony is planned to be widely promoted via a full live broadcast on the Video platform.

Chihong Zinc & Germanium stated on its investor interaction platform that the company, together with Chinalco Group, Aluminum Corporation of China (Chalco), Yunnan Copper, and Chalco Capital, jointly established Chalco Qianxing to create a rare metals industry chain extension platform. Chalco Qianxing's daily operations will strictly adhere to the basic principle of "equal shares, equal rights, and equal responsibilities." All investors will enjoy equal dividend rights according to their respective shareholding ratios, and will also enjoy priority subscription rights for corresponding proportions of capital increases in accordance with laws and regulations. Leveraging strategic synergy and resource complementarity with Chalco Qianxing, the company can sustainably consolidate its core competitive position in the upstream of the germanium industry chain. Simultaneously, by holding a 20% stake in Chalco Qianxing, the company can sustainably share in the operating income and equity appreciation of Chalco Group's various rare metals extending to high-value-added downstream sectors, and accelerate its entry into other strategic metals besides germanium, leveraging and sharing the advantages of group-based operations and the synergistic advantages of different rare metal materials industries.

SMM, July 23: To deepen exchanges within the zinc industry, smooth industrial information channels, and accurately grasp development trends and market dynamics, an SMM team—Geng Zhiyao, Senior Analyst for Copper, Lead & Zinc; Li Hanyu, Senior Analyst for Zinc; and Dai Junxiu, Senior Business Manager— visited Yunnan Chihong Zn & Ge Co., Ltd. on July 23 for discussions and was warmly received by the company’s leadership. During the talks, the two sides conducted in-depth discussions on topics including the zinc raw material supply landscape, smelting capacity changes in and outside China, zinc price operating logic, and downstream demand evolution trends. They also exchanged views on issues such as mining cost control, zinc smelting process optimization, comprehensive recovery of associated rare and precious metals, green smelting upgrade pathways, overseas resource development opportunities, and industry cycle risk prevention. Leveraging industry big data, the SMM team shared their current supply-demand market assessments and medium to long-term industry outlook. Yunnan Chihong Zn & Ge, drawing on its resource presence both in and outside China and its entire industry chain operational practices, outlined its enterprise production and operating plans as well as its development ideas on technological innovation and green transformation. This visit established a strong communication platform. SMM gained on-the-ground understanding of the actual production and operating conditions of a leading zinc enterprise, enriching its frontline survey information; Yunnan Chihong Zn & Ge simultaneously obtained cutting-edge industry information to inform its daily production and operations. Both sides agreed to maintain ongoing communication and exchange, share industry information, and jointly support the high-quality, sustainable development of the zinc industry. About Yunnan Chihong Zn & Ge Co., Ltd. Yunnan Chihong Zn & Ge Co., Ltd. (referred to as "Chihong Zn & Ge") is a tertiary-level operating enterprise under Chalco. Founded on July 18, 2000, its predecessor was the Yunnan Huize Lead-Zinc Mine, one of the 156 key construction projects under China’s First Five-Year Plan. Its affiliated Lanping Lead-Zinc Mine is a world-renowned lead-zinc mine, and both are important pillars of China’s lead and zinc industry. After 74 years of industrial accumulation and innovation empowerment, the company has continuously pursued advancements in resource security, technological innovation, green transformation, and industry chain extension. It has developed a complete industrial chain covering resource exploration, mining, beneficiation and smelting, deep processing, and comprehensive recovery. Its industrial footprint spans 7 provinces across 3 countries, with lead and zinc resource reserves, concentrate and refined product production, and overall competitive strength ranking first in China and fourth globally in the lead and zinc industry. The company is highly competitive within the industry: its mine C3 cost is in the top quartile, and its smelting C3 cost is in the top half of the industry. Multiple technical and economic indicators lead the sector, with its zinc beneficiation recovery rate, lead beneficiation recovery rate, lead crude smelting recovery rate, total electro-zinc smelting recovery rate, and zinc hydrometallurgical direct recovery rate all reaching world-class levels. Built 7 green mines and 6 green factories, with crude lead, electrolytic zinc, and electrolytic lead products rated as National Energy Efficiency "Pacesetters". It holds 1,381 valid patents, and multiple scientific research projects have been successively awarded the Yunnan Provincial Science and Technology Progress Special Prize and the National Science and Technology Progress Second Prize. It has undertaken key projects of the State Council SASAC's "Rejuvenation Action" and "Voyage Action", owns 10 national high-tech enterprises, and has been successively honored with titles such as "Advanced Grassroots Party Organization of Central State-Owned Enterprises" and "Nomination for the National Quality Award". SMM Contact Person: Geng Zhiyao Contact Number: 13818541149

1. HRC base price raised by 50 yuan/mt. 2. Pickled steel coil base price raised by 50 yuan/mt. 3. Cold-rolled coil base price raised by 50 yuan/mt. 4. Hot-dip galvanized sheet base price raised by 50 yuan/mt. 5. Alu-zinc and high-aluminum Zn-Al-Mg coated coil base price raised by 50 yuan/mt. 6. Color-coated sheet base price raised by 50 yuan/mt. 7. Chalco Zn-Al-Mg products base price raised by 50 yuan/mt. 8. Medium-thickness plates base price raised by 50 yuan/mt. 9. Silicon steel: base prices for both non-oriented and oriented grades raised by 50 yuan/mt. All the above adjustments are ex-tax prices. This adjustment takes effect from the date of issuance. The right of interpretation belongs to the Marketing Center of Shougang Group Co., Ltd. Notice is hereby given. Marketing Center of Shougang Group Co., Ltd. July 16, 2026

JPMorgan increased its stake in Aluminum Corporation of China (02600.HK) from 5.72% to 6.04% after acquiring 12.69 million H-shares on July 2. The transaction, valued at approximately HKD 93.99 million (USD 11.9 million), lifted the bank's total holding to about 239 million shares, according to a Hong Kong Stock Exchange filing.

Fathom Nickel (CSE: FNI) said Phase-2 drilling at its Gochager Lake project in Saskatchewan, Canada, identified two new zones of gabbro-hosted nickel-copper-cobalt mineralization, roughly 100 meters northeast and 150 meters southwest of the historic deposit. The intercepts, guided by borehole electromagnetic (BHEM) targeting, carried visible pentlandite and chalcopyrite in semi-massive to disseminated sulphides, consistent with the historic deposit style. With about two-thirds of the 3,000-meter program done, drilling is set to wrap by 30 June, with assays due in early August. Grades are not yet reported, so the result is a footprint expansion rather than a resource update; the August assays are the next catalyst for this North American magmatic-sulphide explorer.