Recently, Steel Research Huapu (Wuhan) Technology Co., Ltd. completed the comprehensive construction and precise commissioning of its high-end fuel cell system production line. All process parameters and performance indicators met the standards, officially achieving the scaled mass production and market delivery of hydrogen fuel cell engine systems and core parts. The smooth commissioning of this line marks a new level in the enterprise's fuel cell intelligent manufacturing capabilities, effectively addressing the capacity shortfall of hydrogen energy equipment in Central China, accelerating the commercial application of hydrogen in the region, and injecting new momentum into the high-quality development of the national hydrogen energy industry. It is understood that the newly commissioned fuel cell mass production base is located in Junshan New City, Chedu Auto Parts Industrial Park, Wuhan Economic and Technological Development Zone . The first phase covers approximately 7,000 m² and is planned with full-function zones including production and processing, warehousing, performance testing, and office support, forming a standardized and intelligent fuel cell engine dedicated production line. The base has a stable capacity of annual production of 500 fuel cell systems , with the core product being the SY200 fuel cell engine system . It also achieves a key fuel cell parts localisation rate exceeding 90% , significantly enhancing the independent and controllable level of domestic fuel cell equipment and effectively reducing industrial supporting costs. Leveraging solid technical expertise, Steel Research Huapu's fuel cell products have passed multi-scenario, long-cycle practical operation tests, demonstrating outstanding operational stability, fuel economy, and environmental adaptability, fully suitable for high-intensity commercial operation scenarios. Under the demanding conditions of coke heavy-haul transport, hydrogen-powered heavy-duty trucks equipped with SY135 fuel cell engine systems have been operating long-term at high frequency, with a daily average round-trip mileage of 300 km. As of May 2026, the safe driving mileage per supporting vehicle has exceeded 150,000 kilometers , with a measured average hydrogen consumption as low as 8.5 kg per 100 km. These data fully confirm the product's core advantages of low energy consumption, long lifespan, and high reliability. Meanwhile, the lightweight design further increases the vehicle's effective payload, allowing it to adapt to various extreme conditions such as low temperatures and complex road surfaces, comprehensively meeting the commercial operation standards for heavy-duty commercial vehicles. Drawing on the parent company's deep material technology R&D strengths, Steel Research Huapu's fuel cell products can achieve multi-scenario, full-coverage applications, precisely matching the market's diverse hydrogen usage demands and building a comprehensive zero-emission hydrogen energy application system. The products are not only suitable for hydrogen-powered heavy-duty trucks, port container trucks, and muck transport and other heavy-duty logistics scenarios, but also widely serve municipal transport sectors such as urban buses, sanitation operations, and urban distribution, helping to build a regional green transport system. Additionally, this series of fuel cell equipment can be paired with on-site hydrogen forklifts, meeting zero-pollution operation needs in factories and warehouses. It can also be extended to special energy fields such as offshore platform hydrogen power supply, hydrogen cogeneration, and emergency backup power, continuously expanding the boundaries of industrial hydrogen applications. The commissioning of this fuel cell production line in Wuhan is expected to effectively drive the clustering development of the entire hydrogen energy industry chain in Wuhan Economic and Technological Development Zone and even Central China, including hydrogen production, storage, refueling, and vehicle manufacturing of the entire hydrogen energy industry chain, generating high-quality industrial job opportunities, promoting a green and low-carbon transition in regional transport, and providing solid industrial and technological support for the implementation of the national "dual carbon" strategy. Moving forward, Steel Research Huapu will use the Wuhan mass production base as a core hub, continuing to promote capacity expansion and technology iteration, constantly optimizing product performance, enriching the product portfolio, and expanding diverse application scenarios. The commissioning of this production line is a key milestone in the enterprise's hydrogen energy industrialisation layout. In the future, the company will continue to supply high-quality fuel cell core equipment, persistently supporting the transformation of the national energy structure and the scaled, high-quality development of the hydrogen energy industry.

During the survey period (June 2–June 8), operating rates of rebar and coiled rebar rolling lines in Central China held steady, while capacity utilization edged down.

Against the backdrop of global energy transition and the accelerated development of the digital economy, silver—a strategic metal with both industrial and financial attributes—is undergoing profound changes across its industry chain. On one hand, demand for silver from emerging fields such as PV, NEVs, and 5G communications continues to climb, driving the industry toward high value-added and green development. On the other hand, resource constraints, technological barriers, and market fluctuations are placing higher demands on industry chain resilience, making innovation-driven, coordinated development across the entire chain an urgent priority. Dual Policy and Market Drivers Under China’s “dual carbon” goals and the global wave of ESG investment, the silver industry faces urgent demands for green production, circular utilization, and low-carbon technologies. The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) “14th Five-Year Plan for Circular Economy Development” explicitly calls for strengthening the recycling of precious metal resources, while international silver price fluctuations and geopolitical risks are compelling enterprises to enhance supply chain self-sufficiency and controllability. Against this backdrop, the Silver Industry Chain Innovation Conference has emerged, aiming to build a collaborative platform integrating government, industry, academia, research, and end-users, address industry pain points, and steer the sector toward high-end, intelligent, and international development. Innovation Needs and Industry Pain Points Technological Breakthroughs: Urgent breakthroughs are needed in silver purification processes, nano-silver material applications, and scrap recycling technologies to meet the demand for high-purity, low-cost silver in emerging fields such as PV silver paste and flexible electronics. Industry Chain Coordination: Information silos exist among the mining, smelting and processing, and end-use application segments, requiring digital tools to achieve optimized resource allocation and risk sharing. Green Transition: Traditional smelting processes are energy-intensive and highly polluting, necessitating the promotion of cleaner production technologies and circular economy models in response to global carbon neutrality commitments. Market Expansion: The application potential of silver in frontier fields such as hydrogen energy and quantum computing has yet to be fully tapped, calling for strengthened cross-industry cooperation and standard setting. Conference Objectives and Value With the theme “Silver Chain Innovation: Smart Future,” this conference convenes leading global silver industry chain enterprises, research institutions, financial organizations, and policymakers for in-depth dialogue on three core topics: technology R&D, supply chain optimization, and market expansion. Through the release of an industry white paper, the establishment of an innovation alliance, and the signing of major projects, the conference aims to propel the silver industry’s transition from “resource dependence” to “technology leadership,” providing key material support for the global energy revolution and the digital economy. Kunshan Shangzeqi Chemical Technology Co., Ltd. will attend this grand event to explore industry development trends with peers and jointly advance the silver industry to new heights. Click to register now for the conference—witness and take part in this momentous, far-reaching industry event, and together create a brilliant new chapter! Kunshan Shangzeqi Chemical Technology Co., Ltd. completed development of its stirring-type dry gas seal software in 2022, which can be widely applied in semiconductors, new energy, small molecule, fine chemical, pharmaceutical, fermentation and other industries. It has already been applied in photoresist projects, new energy projects, and more. Its features include zero pollution, high purity, no contact, no temperature rise, long life, easy maintenance, and insensitivity to rotational speed. This structure provides comprehensive anti-contamination solutions, fully meeting the conditions of clients with high anti-pollution requirements. Kunshan Feihong Company primarily engages in the research, development, manufacturing and application of filtration and separation equipment, drying equipment, reaction equipment, crushing and mixing equipment, and more. The company is dedicated to developing and promoting clean production, safety and environmental protection, and energy-saving and consumption-reduction technologies in the pharmaceutical and chemical industries. Drawing on years of R&D and application experience in pharmaceutical and chemical equipment, combined with extensive client feedback and integrated multi-resource advantages, we can formulate complete and applicable technical solutions tailored to enterprise needs. With outstanding product design capabilities, innovative design and production processing strengths, Feihong Company delivers safe, stable and reliable products to sectors including biomedicine, fine chemicals, food, dyeing and printing, new energy, new materials, semiconductors, and resins. Founded in 2015, Kunshan Unaike Machinery Co., Ltd. specializes in the research and development of crushing and de-agglomeration equipment for “high-end pharmaceutical” or “precious metal” applications. By incorporating advanced Japanese and European technologies, the company continuously refines its products and processes to better serve the precious metal field. Its products have already earned cooperation and recognition from numerous R&D and production organizations in China's precious metal sector. Contact Information Yu Songlei 18914968197 Long press and scan to register now 2026 SMM (7th) Silver Industry Chain Innovation Conference

Recently, Hunan Angzhu Environmental Protection Technology Co., Ltd. signed an APP advertising cooperation agreement with SMM (Shanghai Metals Market). This partnership aims to expand pragmatic cooperation and promote industry exchange, thereby achieving deepened collaboration, market expansion, and mutual benefit. Going forward, SMM will leverage its advantages as a leading non-ferrous metals industry service platform to provide Hunan Angzhu Environmental Protection Technology Co., Ltd. with a one-stop online marketing solution through comprehensive online display, forming a virtuous cycle between production and market, and realizing mutual value for both parties. Hunan Angzhu Environmental Protection Technology Co., Ltd. was established in 2018 and is located at No. 1 Xincheng Road, Leiyang City, Hengyang City, Hunan Province. It is a comprehensive enterprise specializing in non-ferrous metal deep processing and trade sales. Hunan Angzhu Environmental Technology Co., Ltd. was established in 2018 and is located at No. 1 Xincheng Road, Leiyang City, Hengyang City,Hunan Province. it is a comprehensive enterprise specializing in non-ferrous metal deep processing and trade sales. With pyrometallurgy #1 lead as its core product, the company has an annual capacity of 200,000 mt (based on pyrometallurgy #2 refined lead). It also engages in primary lead, lead-calcium alloy, lead-antimony alloy, secondary lead, and secondary refined lead businesses, building an entire industry chain service system from raw material procurement to finished product sales. Taking Pyrometallurgical Grade 1 Lead as its core product, the company has an annual production capacity of 200,000 tons (calculated by Pyrometallurgical Grade 2 Lead). It also engages in businesses such as electrolytic lead, lead-calcium alloy, lead-antimony alloy, recycled lead and recycled refined lead, and has built a full-industry-chain service system from raw material procurement to finished product sales. Core Strengths 1 Environmental Protection First Actively responding to the national call for green development, the company has invested in the construction of integrated environmental protection production facilities to achieve the recycling of wastewater, waste gas, and waste residue, creating a modern factory with "zero pollution and low energy consumption" and being awarded as a provincial-level green production demonstration unit. Actively responding to the national call for green development, the company has invested in the construction of integrated environmental protection production facilities to realize the recycling of wastewater,waste gas and waste residue, creating a modern factory with "zero pollution and low energy consumption" and being awarded as a provincial-level green production demonstration unit. 2 Technology-Driven The core management team has 20 years of industry experience, has established a three-level quality inspection system, and has obtained ISO9001 quality management system certification, with product purity reaching over 99.996%. Through intelligent equipment upgrades, production efficiency has increased by 40%, saving over 20 million yuan in annual production costs. The core management team has 20 years of industry experience, has established a three-level quality inspection system and has obtained ISO9001 quality management system certification, with product purity reaching over 99.996%. Through the intelligent transformation of equipment, production efficiency has increased by 40%, saving more than 20 million yuan in annual production costs. 3 Social Responsibility The company has cumulatively created over 200 jobs and was awarded the title of "Outstanding Enterprise in Employment Contribution of Hengyang City." It has established industry-university-research cooperation with Central South University and trained over 50 professional and technical talents. It has created more than 200 jobs cumulatively and was awarded the title of "Outstanding Enterprise in Employment Contribution of Hengyang City".It has established industry-university-research cooperation with Central South University and trained more than 50 professional and technical talents. Business System • Raw Material Procurement: Crude lead, secondary crude lead • Main Products: Pyrometallurgy #1 lead (national standard GB/T 469-2023), primary lead, alloy lead • Trade Services: Providing value-added services such as warehousing and logistics, futures hedging, and supply chain finance Development Vision Adhering to the business philosophy of "Quality Builds Brand, Innovation Leads the Future," the company plans to establish a provincial-level technology center by 2026 and strives to become a benchmark enterprise in non-ferrous metal deep processing in Central China. We sincerely invite colleagues from all walks of life to visit and guide us for common development! Adhering to the business philosophy of "Quality Builds Brand, Innovation Leads the Future", the company plans to establish a provincial-level technology center by 2026 and strive to become a benchmark enterprise in non-ferrous metal deep processing in Central China. We sincerely invite colleagues from all walks of life to visit and guide us for common development! Contact Information Lin Yuancai 139757991777/18768272777 SMM Contact Cao Juanjuan caojuanjuan@ly10000.com 19521491689

On May 18, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology released the "Implementation Measures for Capacity Replacement in the Steel Industry" (hereinafter referred to as the "Replacement Measures"). SMM conducted a comparative review and analysis of the relevant content...

On April 9, 2026, the Japanese Cabinet officially approved the latest amendment to the Waste Disposal and Public Cleansing Act (commonly known as the "Waste Cleansing Act"). The core of the amendment is to upgrade metal recycling operations from a notification system to a permit system, and to impose a new obligation requiring confirmation from the Minister of the Environment for scrap metal exports.