[Zhuye Group releases 2025 annual report] On April 17, Zhuye Group released its 2025 annual report. The report showed that in 2025, Zhuye Group's total production of zinc and zinc alloys was 659,600 mt, total production of sulphuric acid was 677,100 mt, total production of lead and lead alloys was 105,900 mt, total production of gold was 4,285 kg, and total production of silver was 318.23 mt. Taking into account industry trends and the company's actual conditions, the core product production targets for 2026 balance both growth and efficiency: zinc and zinc alloy production of 645,000 mt, lead and lead alloy production of 100,000 mt, mine raw ore production of 860,000 mt, gold production of 4.2 mt, and silver production of 300 mt.

The year 2025 has concluded. Against a backdrop of copper prices repeatedly reaching historic highs, what characteristics did the operating rates in the wire and cable industry exhibit over the past year? As 2026 marks the beginning of the 15th Five-Year Plan period, where does the future development of the wire and cable industry lie? ......

On January 28, GAC Lingcheng and Remote New Energy Commercial Vehicles signed a strategic cooperation agreement in Guangzhou. Attendees included Qin Haining from Guangzhou Public Transport Group, Fan Xianjun from Remote Commercial Vehicles, and Zhang Zhiyong from GAC Lingcheng. The two parties will engage in comprehensive cooperation to jointly promote the green and intelligent transformation of commercial vehicles. Leveraging their respective strengths in R&D, manufacturing, and distribution channels, the two sides will deepen collaboration in areas such as technological development and market expansion. By complementing each other's advantages, they aim to accelerate technological iteration and market popularization, thereby enhancing industry competitiveness. This cooperation aligns with the "dual carbon" goals and the industry trends of new energy adoption and intelligent transformation. It represents a significant strategic move for both parties and is expected to inject new momentum into the new energy transition of commercial vehicles. Zhang Zhiyong stated that as a top-tier enterprise in the industry, Remote Commercial Vehicles possesses strong capabilities. He expressed anticipation that the collaboration would achieve a "1+1>2" effect, creating high-quality products and empowering users and industry development. Fan Xianjun pointed out that GAC Lingcheng has profound expertise in vehicle manufacturing. This cooperation is an important implementation of Remote's open strategy. The two sides will jointly build a green and intelligent transportation ecosystem to promote high-quality industry development. Qin Haining expressed high expectations for the cooperation, hoping that both parties would leverage the public transport scenarios in Guangdong to develop innovative products characterized by "Guangzhou R&D, manufacturing, and application," thereby contributing to urban green transportation construction and the realization of "dual carbon" goals. As the new energy transition of commercial vehicles enters a critical phase, this collaboration is expected to set an industry example in areas such as technological breakthroughs and shared infrastructure development. It will accelerate the large-scale application of commercial vehicles with multiple technological routes and support emission reduction in the transportation sector. This powerful alliance demonstrates the strategic foresight of the enterprises. It will break through technological bottlenecks, reduce costs, expand markets, enhance the level of China's new energy commercial vehicle industry, and lay a foundation for achieving the "dual carbon" goals.

Against the backdrop of the global automotive industry's accelerated transition toward electrification, intelligence, and low-carbon development, the ASCC 2025 SMM (7th) SMM Automotive Supply Chain Conference & New Material Application Summit will be held from September 3-5, 2025 in Wuhan, Hubei Province . Themed "Dual Circulation at Home and Abroad, Seeking Global Development," this conference will focus on cutting-edge industry trends. It will bring together representatives from global mainstream automakers, leading parts enterprises, and research institutions to engage in in-depth discussions on hot topics such as innovations in three-electric technologies, lightweight material applications, and supply chain globalization. Through diverse formats including thematic seminars and technical exhibitions, the event aims to establish an industrial collaborative innovation platform and contribute to building a more resilient automotive supply chain system. Here, SMM jointly with Fenan Aluminum Industry Co., Ltd. cordially invites industry peers to participate, working together to promote the green and low-carbon transformation of the automotive industry and foster win-win cooperation in the global industry chain. Click the registration form to sign up now. We look forward to meeting you at the conference. Fenan Aluminum Industry Co., Ltd. , established in 1988, specializes in the R&D, production, and manufacturing of aluminum alloy products. Its product portfolio includes industrial aluminum semis, special aluminum semis, 3C consumer electronics aluminum semis, and lightweight automotive aluminum precision processing products. The company operates three production sites: in south China—Fuzhou, Fujian; north China—Jiaozuo, Henan; and western China—Ziyang, Sichuan. It also houses the Fenan Business School and Fenan Aluminum Technology Research Institute, which comprises specialized research centers for special alloy (military) products, automotive lightweighting, PV mounting brackets, 3C consumer electronics aluminum semis, and curtain walls. With over 30 years of expertise in researching new aluminum and aluminum alloy processes and technologies, it provides customers with integrated aluminum product solutions spanning R&D, design, production, and service. Main products: battery trays, battery module end plates, liquid cooling plates, sill beams, bumper beams, auto body structural components, and 3C consumer electronics aluminum semis. Contact Lijie Liao 147 5992 5917 Click here to join the ASCC 2025 SMM (7th) Automotive Supply Chain Conference now SMM Conference Contact Kexin Lou 190 6801 9380 loukexin@smm.cn

Li-ION BATTERY China 2025 Officially Announced and Scheduled

The SMM Lithium Battery Raw Materials Conference 2025 will be held in Xiamen on October 20-21, 2025, focusing on the critical challenges and opportunities in the supply chain of key battery raw materials such as nickel, cobalt, and lithium amid the global energy transition. The conference aims to analyze international policy shifts, supply-demand dynamics, and pricing mechanisms from multiple perspectives, fostering a more stable, transparent, and efficient industry chain. Key Topics Include: 1.Global Market Trends: Examining the impact of geopolitics, trade policies, and supply-demand imbalances on nickel, cobalt, and lithium pricing and supply chains. 2.SMM Pricing System: Interpreting the authoritative price formation mechanism and providing future trend forecasts. 3.Industry Chain Collaboration: Facilitating long-term contract negotiations and one-on-one business matchmaking to enhance upstream-downstream cooperation. 4.Technological Innovation: Exploring cutting-edge advancements in battery materials to support corporate strategic planning. Highlights: 1.Full Industry Chain Participation: Gathering global stakeholders, including resource extraction, refining, R&D, and end-use manufacturers. 2.Authoritative Market Insights: SMM will release in-depth analysis and price benchmarks for nickel, cobalt, and lithium. 3.Efficient Networking: Structured business matchmaking to promote long-term supply chain partnerships. 4.This conference will deliver forward-looking insights, empowering enterprises to navigate resource flows and market transformations while advancing the sustainable development of the global new energy industry chain.