Recycling Industry Events This Week (December. 29-31)

【SMM Steel】New Zealand is fast-tracking a 200,000 t/y EAF structural steel plant in Waikato by National Green Steel Ltd. to cut import reliance. The proposal includes a scrap shredder, EAF, and dedicated solar farm as part of the country's steel decarbonization plan. NZ Steel expects to start a new EAF at Glenbrook in Q2 2026. Australia's Sims Ltd. will supply scrap.

Since the global consensus on green and low-carbon development was reached, the strategic position of the secondary metal industry has become increasingly prominent. With the acceleration of industrialization, the demand for metal resources continues to grow. Secondary metals, as a green, environmentally friendly, and economically viable resource alternative, have become a global focus. In recent years, Southeast Asia has emerged as a significant hub for the collection and processing of global secondary resources. Simultaneously, with the deepening international layout of industries such as NEVs, secondary copper and aluminum processing enterprises, as well as battery industry players, have chosen to establish factories in countries like Thailand to expand overseas resources and enhance global competitiveness. Thailand, as a key economy in Southeast Asia, boasts a mature resource recycling system and a superior geographical location, providing convenient conditions for regional collaboration and international trade in the secondary metal industry. It has now developed into a global base for the recycling, sorting, and reprocessing of secondary metals such as secondary aluminum and secondary copper, annually supplying substantial secondary metal resources to China and other countries. Additionally, Thailand's booming manufacturing sector, with its expanding automotive and electronics industries, provides strong demand support for the secondary metal resource industry. On June 24-25, 2024, the first SMM Global Secondary Metal Industry Forum was held in Malaysia. The conference brought together recycling associations, government officials, and renowned secondary metal enterprises to discuss the current status and future development of the industry. From 2024 to 2025, secondary metal policies are continuously updated, and the industry is rapidly developing. To help enterprises navigate the changes in the secondary industry and meet the requirements for industry standardization, SMM Information & Technology Co., Ltd. plans to hold the second SMM Global Secondary Metal Industry Chain Summit Forum in Thailand on June 12-13, 2025. The summit aims to gather associations, top enterprises, research institutions, industry experts, and policymakers from the global secondary metal sector to explore new trends, technologies, and policies in the industry, and to build an international platform for communication, cooperation, resource sharing, and collaborative innovation, contributing to the construction and improvement of the global resource recycling system and the transition to a green economy. At this conference, Foshan Nanhai Kangyuan Machinery Co., Ltd. will make a grand appearance, engaging in deep discussions with industry peers from the upstream and downstream of the secondary metal sector to address industry pain points and challenges, jointly explore business opportunities, and promote high-quality industry development. Click registration form to sign up immediately. The voice of low carbon resonates globally. See you in Bangkok. Foshan Nanhai Kangyuan Machinery Co., Ltd., located in Nanhai District, Foshan City, Guangdong Province, specializes in the production of melting and casting equipment, aluminum melting furnaces, tilting rotary furnaces, environmental protection equipment, aluminum dross processing machines, ingot casting lines, deep well equipment, billet casting tables, melting and casting auxiliary materials, crushers, shredders, and overall workshop equipment planning and design, offering one-stop services. Foshan Shinanhai Kangyuan Machinery Co., Ltd., located in Nanhai District, Foshan City, Guangdong Province, which is specialized in the production of melting and casting equipment, aluminum melting furnaces, tilting rotary furnaces, cyclone bag house, aluminum dross processing machine, ingot casting lines, deep well equipment, billet casting tables, melting and casting auxiliary materials, crusher and shredder, overall aluminum production line equipment planning and design, and one-stop service. Contact Xiaojian Qin +8618666398283 Long press to scan the code and register immediately 2025 SMM (Second) Global Secondary Metal Industry Summit Forum

Since the global consensus on green and low-carbon development was reached, the strategic position of the recycled metal industry has become increasingly prominent. With the acceleration of industrialization, the demand for metal resources continues to grow. Recycled metals, as a green, environmentally friendly, and economically viable resource alternative, have become a global focus. In recent years, Southeast Asia has emerged as a significant hub for the collection and processing of global recycled resources. Simultaneously, with the deepening international layout of industries such as new energy vehicles (NEVs), to expand overseas resources and enhance global competitiveness, processing enterprises in the recycled copper, aluminum, and battery industries have chosen to establish factories in countries like Thailand. As a major economy in Southeast Asia, Thailand boasts a mature resource recycling system and a superior geographical location, providing convenient conditions for regional collaboration and international trade in the recycled metal industry. It has developed into a global base for the recycling, sorting, and reprocessing of recycled metals such as aluminum and copper, annually supplying large quantities of recycled metal resources to China and other countries. Additionally, Thailand's manufacturing industry is thriving, with expanding sectors like automotive manufacturing and electronics, providing strong demand support for the recycled metal resource industry. On June 24-25, 2024, the first SMM Global Recycled Metal Industry Forum was held in Malaysia. The conference brought together recycling associations, government officials, and renowned enterprises to discuss the current status and future development of the recycled industry. From 2024 to 2025, recycled metal policies are continuously updated, and the industry is rapidly developing. To help enterprises navigate the changes in the recycled industry and meet the requirements for industry standardization, SMM Information & Technology Co., Ltd. plans to hold the 2025 SMM Second Global Recycled Metal Industry Chain Summit Forum in Thailand on June 12-13, 2025. The summit aims to gather associations, top enterprises, research institutions, industry experts, and policymakers from the global recycled metal field to discuss new trends, technologies, and policies in the industry, and to build an international platform for exchange, cooperation, resource sharing, and collaborative innovation, contributing to the construction and improvement of the global resource recycling system and the transition to a green economy. At this conference, Henan Recycling Technology Co., Ltd. will make a grand appearance, engaging in deep discussions with industry peers on the pain points and challenges of the industry, exploring business opportunities for win-win cooperation, and jointly promoting the high-quality development of the industry. Click registration form to register immediately. The voice of low carbon resonates globally. See you in Bangkok. Henan Recycling Technology Co., Ltd. is dedicated to the R&D and manufacturing of resource regeneration equipment, providing integrated solutions for resource regeneration and utilization. It covers an area of 65,000 m², with products distributed in more than 50 countries and regions. The company has a complete range of resource regeneration and utilization technologies and equipment, enabling full industry chain collaboration. Henan Recycling Technology Co., Ltd. is committed to the research and manufacturing of resource regeneration equipment, providing integrated solutions for resource regeneration and utilization. It covers an area of 65,000 square meters and has products in more than 50 countries and regions. The company has a complete range of resource regeneration and utilization technologies and equipment, which can achieve full industry chain collaboration. Contact Information Hotline: +86 152 9088 4246 Website: www.steelshredder.com Address: No. 102, Xinyuan Road, Wen County, Jiaozuo City, Henan Province WeChat WhatsApp Long press to scan the code and register immediately 2025 SMM (Second) Global Recycled Metal Industry Summit Forum

In the upcoming year of 2025, we anticipate that the global economy will face a series of complex and volatile challenges. With the US presidential election concluded, the uncertainty of global trade policies is expected to further increase, presenting new issues for international trade cooperation. In the realm of geopolitics, ongoing conflicts and tensions show no significant signs of easing, posing threats not only to global security but also significantly impacting resource allocation and industrial layout. Against this macro backdrop, industrial transfer and supply chain restructuring have become key topics that we must closely monitor. At the industrial level, the trend of protectionism in mineral resources is on the rise, directly affecting the stability of global copper concentrate TCs. With the rapid expansion of global smelting capacity, the profit margins of copper smelters are further compressed, and the challenges faced by the industry are becoming increasingly severe. In the field of secondary copper raw materials, the advancement of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards and the "dual carbon" goals have significantly increased market attention to secondary copper. However, the "reverse invoicing" policy implemented in 2024 and the "Fair Competition Regulations" have had a profound impact on the secondary copper industry. Looking ahead to 2025, the changes in the landscape of the secondary copper industry will have a critical impact on the entire copper industry chain. Additionally, with the cancellation of tax subsidies and other incentive measures, the space for copper cathode trade is expected to further narrow. We anticipate that the procurement ratio of copper processing materials between traders and smelters will show a more pronounced differentiation. In this context, the meticulously prepared " CCIE 2025SMM (20th) Copper Industry Conference and Copper Industry Expo " will be grandly held in Nanchang, Jiangxi from April 22-25, 2025. Henan Recycling Technology Co., Ltd. will make a splendid appearance at this conference. We will keep pace with the times, aim at our goals, strive diligently, and move forward with courage and determination! Click registration form to register for the conference immediately. We look forward to meeting you at the conference. Booth Number: C28 Henan Recycling Technology Co., Ltd., established in 2012, is a professional manufacturer in the field of resource recycling equipment. We provide comprehensive resource recycling solutions, equipped with professional technology and equipment, and have built a complete industry chain covering shearing, baling, crushing, and sorting. We are committed to providing customers with efficient and sustainable resource recycling solutions, promoting the development of the resource recycling industry. Main Products: Metal crushers, shredders, large-scale resource recycling production lines, and supporting sorting equipment: Contact Information Wang Feng 18639183155

The circular economy brings a fresh take on handling resources. It aims to shrink waste and stretch the reuse of materials. For aluminum, this approach packs a punch because the metal can be reused forever without wearing out. Old linear ways focused on grabbing resources, crafting products, and dumping them. In contrast, the circular economy pushes to keep stuff in use as long as possible. This path fosters greener habits by cutting the need to yank raw materials from the ground and easing harm to nature.