Driven by the global energy transition and the ‘dual carbon’ goals, battery technology is evolving from a traditional electricity storage medium into a core engine reshaping transportation, consumer electronics, and even the energy internet. From fundamental breakthroughs in materials science to the industrialization of cutting-edge technologies such as solid-state and sodium-ion batteries, the battery industry is in a boom period of intense technological competition. This conference brings together the world’s top scholars, industry chain leaders, and capital forces, aiming to break down barriers between industry, academia, research, and application. We will delve into key topics including high energy density, ultimate safety, ultra-fast charging technology, and recycling and reuse, jointly drawing a new blueprint for a green, efficient, and sustainable energy future. Hubei Juchuan Gaore Zhongneng Equipment Co., Ltd. will attend this grand event, discuss industry development trends with industry peers, and work together to elevate battery technology to new heights. via the form and sign up now to attend the conference, witnessing and participating in this extraordinary and far-reaching industry event, and jointly create a brilliant new chapter! Juchuan Equipment is a service provider specializing in the R&D, design, manufacturing, installation, and commissioning of industrial furnace equipment, with its headquarters in Jiangxia District, Wuhan, Hubei Province. The company has been honored with numerous accolades, including provincial-level high-tech enterprise, ISO quality system certification, A-level taxpayer, and AAA-level credit enterprise. It currently employs over 60 staff and has a professional team with more than 10 years of experience in advanced furnace R&D, design, manufacturing, and service. Juchuan Equipment’s production site — Anhui Yongli Precision Industry — is located in Huaibei, Anhui Province, primarily engaged in tunnel kilns for the production of lithium battery materials. It has an annual production capacity of over 80 electric furnace equipment units (sets). By the end of 2025, Juchuan Equipment had supplied a total of over 300 furnace equipment units (sets) to various industries. To support the company’s operational development, the Huaibei factory was relocated back to Wuhan in 2024, and in 2025, the company initiated the planning and construction of an owner-built 20,000 m² factory. The company is dedicated to the manufacture of energy-saving and environmentally friendly furnace equipment. Its main furnace products include: large high-temperature roller hearth kilns, rotary kilns, mesh belt furnaces, tunnel kilns, box-type test furnaces, vacuum furnaces, shuttle kilns, and various other high-end heat treatment equipment. Its served industries cover: lithium battery cathode and anode materials, sodium-ion battery cathode and anode materials, magnetic materials, ceramic products, PTC and MTC materials, refractory materials, and other sectors. Main Furnace Types Long Press 2026 SMM Battery Technology Conference

The global automotive industry is accelerating its low-carbon and intelligent transformation, with China's automotive industry advancing from scale advantages to dual leadership in technology and supply chain. In 2025, the penetration rate of new energy vehicles in China exceeded 50%, driving the upgrade of automotive materials such as aluminum, steel, and magnesium, with demand for lightweight new materials surging. Coupled with the implementation of the EU carbon border tax, low-carbon transformation of the industry chain is imminent. Coinciding with the beginning of the 15th Five-Year Plan and the deepening phase of the dual carbon goals, the industry urgently needs a professional platform to address material technology challenges. Against this backdrop,will be held on September 10-11, 2026 in Shanghai . SMM together with exclusive drinking water title sponsorship partner - Anhui Xiongchuang Aluminum Alloy New Material Co., Ltd. sincerely invites industry peers to attend the conference, promoting the in-depth evolution of the automotive supply chain toward green, lightweight, intelligent, and global development. Clickto attend. We look forward to meeting you at the conference. Anhui Xiongchuang Aluminum Alloy New Material Co., Ltd. was established in October 2018 with a registered capital of 100 million yuan. Located at No. 12 Yanghuai Road, Economic Development Zone, Suixi County, Huaibei City, Anhui province, it is a private new-type aluminum alloy material enterprise integrating R&D, production, and sales. The company occupies a total land area of 63,603 m², approximately 95.5 mu. The planned total construction area is 32,000 m², with supporting public auxiliary engineering. The total project investment is approximately 150 million yuan, of which construction investment is 95 million yuan. The overall designed capacity is 150,000 mt per year. The main products include various grades of high-quality cast aluminum alloy ingots, aluminum alloy liquid, and secondary aluminum alloy bars, primarily used in automotive, new energy, and other fields . The main production equipment adopts China's advanced high-efficiency and energy-saving automatic melting furnaces, achieving high efficiency, energy conservation, reduced slag formation, and improved aluminum liquid purity. The production equipment, technical level, and economic indicators have reached the advanced level of similar domestic production processes. The company is dedicated to the research and manufacturing of aluminum as a substitute for steel and aluminum as an substitute for copper, promoting the lightweight development of automotive, rail transit, and aerospace components, achieving energy conservation and emission reduction, and protecting the global environment. For every mt of secondary aluminum we recycle, we can reduce ore mining by 11 mt, reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 0.8 mt, reduce sulfur dioxide emissions by 0.6 mt, reduce solid scrap by 20 mt, save 22 m³ of water, and save 14,000 kWh of electricity. Soaring forward with bold strides, breaking through with innovation! Xiongchuang Aluminum Alloy builds its backbone with integrity and forges brilliance with service! In the future, we will fully leverage our industrial advantages, integrate resources from all parties, target market development trends, and create greater value for our clients. Contact Information Mr. Liu 181 0561 3888 Mr. Yang 151 3040 8133 SMM Conference Contact Lv Junlei 176 1601 9596 lvjunlei@smm.cn

The global secondary copper industry is at a critical juncture of tightening resources, green transformation, and intensifying global competition. As environmental protection policies continue to tighten and the energy crisis deepens, secondary copper, with its significant environmental advantages and economic value, plays an increasingly prominent role in easing the tight supply of primary copper and promoting low-carbon development. Currently, the global copper industry chain faces multiple pressures, including supply fragility, demand transformation, and low-carbon upgrading. Major economies have successively included copper in their critical minerals lists, and international competition for secondary copper resources is becoming increasingly fierce. Optimizing the industry chain structure, improving recycling efficiency, and aligning global standards have become urgent priorities for the industry. To help the industry fully grasp global policy trends and market landscape, SMM and Qingyuan Xiangzhan Metal Trading Co., Ltd. have joined hands to jointly create the , focusing on industry development directions and conveying market voices, aiming to provide practitioners with an authoritative and professional industry distribution guide. (Click the link to get it for free: ) Qingyuan Xiangzhan Metal Trading Co., Ltd. is a comprehensive enterprise specializing in metal material supply, processing and manufacturing, and international trade services. Its main products include copper powder, copper bricks, copper ingots, various copper alloy materials, 3-series and 4-series stainless steel, secondary aluminum, aluminum ingots, and more. The business covers production processing, procurement integration, import and export trade, and supply chain services. Leveraging its production site in Thailand and supply chain advantages in Southeast Asia, the company has established a comprehensive system for raw material procurement, production management, quality control, and logistics distribution, committed to providing global clients with stable and reliable metal material products. Its products are widely used in electronic appliances, machinery equipment, hardware manufacturing, casting and processing, automotive parts, new energy, industrial manufacturing, and other fields. Over the years, Xiangzhan Metal has adhered to the philosophy of "Quality First, Integrity-Based Operation, Win-Win Cooperation," continuously improving product quality and service standards. It maintains long-term close cooperative relations with the Taiwan region and actively promotes industrial exchanges and resource integration across the Strait and in the Southeast Asian market. With professional market experience, stable supply capabilities, and comprehensive international trade services, the company has become a trusted partner for numerous clients. In the future, Xiangzhan Metal will continue to deepen its layout in the metal material industry, strengthen its global procurement and sales network, and enhance processing technology and supply chain management capabilities, striving to become a competitive metal material supplier and international trade service provider in Asia. Qingyuan Xiangzhan Metal Trading Co., Ltd. Tel: 13417278888 Contact: Ling Jingzhao SMM Co-production Contact Liu Mingkang 156 5309 0867 liumingkang@smm.cn

Driven by the dual forces of global energy structure transformation and the "dual carbon" goals, battery technology is evolving from a traditional electricity storage medium into a core engine reshaping transportation, consumer electronics, and even the energy internet. From fundamental breakthroughs in materials science to the industrialisation of cutting-edge technologies such as solid-state and sodium-ion batteries, the battery industry is in a period of explosive technological advancement with intense competition. This conference brings together the world's top scholars, industry chain leaders, and capital forces, aiming to break down barriers between "industry, academia, research, and application." We will delve into key topics including high energy density, ultimate safety, ultra-fast charging technology, and recycling, jointly charting a new blueprint for green, efficient, and sustainable energy. Shenzhen Huanaxincai Co., Ltd. will attend this grand event to discuss industry development trends with industry peers and jointly drive battery technology to new heights. form to sign up immediately, and together witness and participate in this extraordinary and far-reaching industry event, co-creating a brilliant new chapter! Shenzhen Huanaxincai Co., Ltd. was founded in November 2021 by a doctoral team of high-level overseas talents. It is a national high-tech enterprise specialising in the R&D, industrialisation, and end-use applications of sodium-ion battery cathode materials. The company has been recognised as a "Shenzhen Specialised, Refined, Distinctive, and Innovative Enterprise" and a "Shenzhen 20+8 Industrial Cluster Enterprise." It has applied for or been granted nearly 80 patents, obtained ISO9001, ISO14001, and other system certifications, and served as the lead or major co-drafter of four sodium-ion battery standards. The company has received multiple rounds of financing from publicly listed firms including Meilian New Material and Zijian Electronics, and has won numerous industry awards. Core Business The company specialises in the R&D, production, and sales of sodium-ion battery cathode materials. With years of deep industry expertise and over 100 core patents accumulated, it possesses strong technological capabilities. Currently, the enterprise has fully mastered both mainstream sodium-ion battery cathode material technology routes — layered oxide and polyanion. Its products maintain a leading position in overall market performance. The layered oxide cathode materials feature high energy density, high working voltage, and excellent C-rate performance, making them widely suitable for application fields such as power batteries. The polyanion NFPP cathode materials are characterised by high safety, ultra-long cycle life, and outstanding wide-temperature adaptability, with excellent cycling performance, making them particularly suitable for scenarios with stringent safety and service life requirements such as utility-scale energy storage, backup power supplies, and starter batteries. The polyanion NFS cathode materials feature high voltage and high capacity performance, and are widely applied in scenarios such as light vehicle power and others. Leveraging a mature technology system and rigorous quality control management, the company's products have achieved large-scale mass production and stable supply, successfully entering various application segments and establishing in-depth partnerships with multiple Fortune Global 500 enterprises and leading industry clients. We remain committed to technological innovation as our core driving force, continuously iterating product performance, and dedicated to providing global clients with high-grade, highly reliable sodium-ion battery cathode materials to facilitate the high-quality development of the new energy industry. Long press 2026 SMM Battery Technology Conference

Data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showed that in May 2026, the national consumer price index (CPI) rose 1.2% YoY. Specifically, urban CPI rose 1.3% and rural CPI rose 1.1%; food prices fell 1.7%, while non-food prices rose 1.9%; consumer goods prices rose 1.6% and service prices rose 0.8%. For the January-May period, the average national CPI rose 1.0% YoY. In May, the national CPI fell 0.1% MoM. In May 2026, the national producer price index (PPI) rose 3.9% YoY and 0.5% MoM. The producer purchase price index rose 5.8% YoY and 1.3% MoM. For the January-May period, the average PPI rose 1.0% YoY and the producer purchase price index rose 1.6% YoY. In May, within the producer purchase price index, prices for non-ferrous metal materials and wires rose 22.0%, chemical raw materials rose 11.8%, fuels and power rose 10.0%, textile raw materials rose 2.5%, and ferrous metal materials rose 0.3%; prices for building materials and non-metallic products fell 5.5%, and agricultural and sideline products fell 1.6%. Chief Statistician Dong Lijuan of the NBS Urban Department interpreted the May 2026 CPI and PPI data. CPI Remained Generally Stable in May 2026 While PPI Continued to Rise ——Chief Statistician Dong Lijuan of the NBS Urban Department Interprets the May 2026 CPI and PPI Data In May, the consumer market was generally stable, with the CPI falling 0.1% MoM and rising 1.2% YoY. Core CPI, excluding food and energy prices, rose 1.1% YoY. Affected by factors including increased demand in some domestic sectors and the transmission of international commodity price fluctuations, the PPI rose 0.5% MoM and 3.9% YoY. I. CPI Was Generally Stable On a MoM basis, the national CPI fell 0.1%, compared with a 0.3% increase in the previous month, mainly driven by changes in energy and service prices. Due to the transmission impact of international oil prices, domestic gasoline prices shifted from a 12.6% increase last month to a 0.3% decline, leading energy prices to shift from a 5.7% increase last month to a 0.1% decline, which shifted its MoM impact from pulling CPI up 0.39 percentage points last month to pulling it down 0.01 percentage points. Affected by the seasonal pullback in travel after the Labour Day holiday, service prices shifted from a 0.5% increase last month to a 0.1% decline, shifting their MoM impact from pulling CPI up 0.22 percentage points last month to pulling it down 0.03 percentage points. Among these, prices for vehicle rentals and airfare shifted from increases of 8.6% and 29.2% in the previous month to declines of 6.8% and 6.3%, respectively, dragging down the CPI by approximately 0.04 percentage points MoM. The seasonal launch of new summer apparel drove clothing prices up 0.6%, while robust AI-related demand pushed mobile phone and tablet prices up 1.6% and 1.1%, respectively—these three items together lifted the CPI by around 0.05 percentage points MoM. Food prices fell 0.4%, with the decline narrowing by 1.2 percentage points from the previous month, contributing roughly a 0.07-percentage-point drop in the CPI MoM. Within food, a plentiful supply of seasonal vegetables sent fresh vegetable prices down 3.6%, dragging the CPI down by about 0.06 percentage points MoM; ample pork supply led to a 1.6% price decline, which narrowed by 4.1 percentage points from the previous month, dragging the CPI down by about 0.03 percentage points MoM. Meanwhile, tight supply in certain periods, compounded by lower egg production due to high summer temperatures and concentrated stockpiling ahead of the Dragon Boat Festival, pushed egg prices up 6.1%, lifting the CPI by about 0.03 percentage points MoM. On a YoY basis, the national CPI rose 1.2%, the same pace as the previous month. Within this, industrial consumer goods prices increased 3.9%, with the rate expanding 0.4 percentage points from the previous month, contributing approximately 1.18 percentage points to the CPI YoY increase. Among industrial consumer goods, due to a low base from the same period last year, gasoline price growth widened further to 23.5%, adding about 0.66 percentage points to the CPI YoY rise; gold jewelry price gains continued to pull back to 39.0%, contributing roughly 0.17 percentage points to the CPI YoY rise; household appliances and clothing prices increased 3.4% and 1.5%, respectively, together contributing about 0.12 percentage points to the CPI YoY rise. Service prices rose 0.8%, with the pace pulling back 0.1 percentage points from the previous month, contributing around 0.40 percentage points to the CPI YoY increase. Within services, travel service prices rose 2.8%, with the pace pulling back 0.9 percentage points from the previous month, while price increases for other services remained broadly stable. Food prices declined 1.7%, with the rate of decline widening 0.1 percentage points from the previous month, dragging the CPI down by about 0.30 percentage points YoY. Within food, pork prices dropped 16.1%, with the decline widening 0.9 percentage points from the previous month, dragging the CPI down by roughly 0.31 percentage points YoY; fresh fruit prices fell 2.2%, dragging the CPI down by about 0.04 percentage points YoY; prices for eggs, mutton, beef, poultry, aquatic products, and fresh vegetables all rose, with increase rates between 0.6% and 8.4%, together lifting the CPI by about 0.13 percentage points YoY. II. PPI Continues to Rise On a MoM basis, the national PPI rose 0.5%, with the pace pulling back 1.2 percentage points from the previous month. The main features of the PPI on a MoM basis this month: First, industrial structure optimization and upgrading drove up prices in certain sectors. Ongoing equipment upgrades in manufacturing pushed ferrous metal smelting and rolling industry prices up 1.2% MoM. Accelerated electrification, deep integration of artificial intelligence across various sectors, and growing computing demand buoyed prices in non-ferrous metals, electrical machinery, and computer-related industries. Non-ferrous metal smelting and rolling industry prices rose 1.1%, with tin smelting and copper smelting up 4.8% and 3.1% respectively; computer, communication and other electronic equipment manufacturing prices increased 0.6%, with integrated circuit packaging and testing series and external storage devices and components up 2.9% and 1.9% respectively; electrical machinery and equipment manufacturing prices rose 0.5%, with optical fiber manufacturing and wire and cable manufacturing up 8.0% and 1.2% respectively. Second, seasonal demand increases lifted some industry prices. Coal stockpiling for the summer peak season and rising non-electricity coal demand pushed coal mining and washing industry prices up 3.2% MoM. As temperatures gradually warmed in May, household air conditioner manufacturing and household refrigeration appliance manufacturing prices rose 0.9% and 0.3% respectively, and electricity supply prices increased 0.4%. Third, fluctuations in international crude oil prices transmitted to domestic industries, turning price increases into declines or causing gains to pull back. Oil extraction prices swung from a 24.1% increase in the previous month to a 1.8% decline MoM; refined petroleum product manufacturing prices shifted from a 19.0% rise to a 0.3% decline; prices in chemical raw materials and chemical products manufacturing, chemical fiber manufacturing, and rubber and plastics products manufacturing rose 2.0%, 1.5%, and 1.5% respectively, with these increases pulling back 6.3, 4.1, and 0.2 percentage points from the prior month. On a YoY basis, the national PPI rose 3.9%, with the gain widening 1.1 percentage points from the previous month. By sector, among industries experiencing price increases, non-ferrous metal ore mining and beneficiation rose 36.5% YoY, non-ferrous metal smelting and rolling advanced 24.0%, coal mining and washing gained 10.0%, electrical machinery and equipment manufacturing increased 4.5%, computer, communication and other electronic equipment manufacturing edged up 2.1%, and ferrous metal smelting and rolling grew 1.0%. Together, these six industries contributed approximately 2.56 percentage points to the YoY PPI increase, with their upward pull expanding by 0.51 percentage points from the prior month. The oil and gas extraction industry, petroleum, coal and other fuel processing industry, and chemical raw materials and chemical products manufacturing rose 35.7%, 18.4%, and 12.7% respectively, together contributing around 1.96 percentage points to the YoY PPI increase, with their upward pull expanding by 0.46 percentage points from the prior month. Among industries with falling prices, the non-metallic mineral products industry decreased by 5.1%, electricity and heat production and supply industry by 4.4%, automobile manufacturing by 2.0%, and agricultural and sideline food processing industry by 1.4%, collectively contributing to a YoY decline in PPI of approximately 0.75 percentage points, with the downward pull effect increasing by 0.01 percentage points from the previous month.

[Geopolitical Disturbances Marginally Weaken, Accelerating Destocking Supports Aluminum Prices Fluctuating Upward] On the macro front, Trump once again claimed that US-Iran negotiations have entered the "final moment," but the market has become desensitized to his repeated similar statements, and the geopolitical risk premium is marginally weakening. On the fundamentals side, the supply gap outside China is expected to provide strong bottom support for aluminum prices, and expectations of rising energy costs also form a bullish driver for aluminum prices; however, the high inventory pressure in China remains relatively evident, which is expected to limit the upside room for China's aluminum prices, and in the short term, China’s aluminum prices are expected to mainly fluctuate and adjust.