In the recent years, the proportion of bauxite ore in Indonesia kept on increasing in the mineral sector. Following the export ban and downstreaming initiatives by the Indonesian government, the bauxite industry will be expected to grow steadily. The valuation and pricing mechanisms for Indonesia bauxite ore in the market​​ are drawing close attention from participants across the supply chain. To proactively address the potential downstreaming market shifts and enhance market transparency, SMM has decided: Commencing November 7, 2025, SMM will officially launch o​​ne new price: Indonesian Bauxite (Al2O3: 47%, SiO2: 5%,delivered to destination port,Indonesia,$/wmt) Details of this price point are as follows: Description: Indonesian Bauxite (Al2O3: 47%, SiO2: 5%,delivered to destination port,Indonesia,$/wmt) Quality: Total alumina 47% total silica 5% Fe 14% min, 20% max moisture content 20% max titanium 2% max Quantity: Minimum 50000 wmt Definition: delivered to destination port Brand Listing: Antam, Cita Mineral Investindo Timing: 1-2 Months Unit: USD/wmt Payment Terms: L/C/TT at sight in USD , other payment terms normalized Publication: Weekly, Friday by 12:00 PM Jakarta Time

Dear Customers, In recent years, the development of emerging sectors has driven up the demand for chromium metal. As a key raw material for chromium metal, the price of chromium oxide green has witnessed significant fluctuations. To more accurately and effectively reflect the market trend changes of the domestic chromium industry chain, better serve customers in the chromium industry chain, reduce corporate transaction risks and costs, and enhance the reference value of quoted prices, after a period of in-depth research and market investigation, SMM intends to newly release the " chromium oxide green " price point starting from December 31 for market reference. Details of the price point are as follows: Price Name : Chrome Oxide Green, Ex-works China, Yuan/tonne Quality : Cr2O3 min 99% Definition : Ex-works China Unit : yuan/tonne Brand Listing : CITIC Jinzhou Metal, Zhenhua Chemical, Sichuan Yinhe Chemical, etc. Quantity : Minimum 10 tonnes Timing : Within 30 days Publication : Daily, by 11:30am Beijing Time Payment Terms : Cash, other payment terms normalized SMM Nickel Research Team December 26, 2025

Dear Industry Peers, Hello! Electrolytic manganese metal (EMM) is a key raw material for manufacturing products such as stainless steel, specialty alloys, and battery materials. Europe, as a major global hub for stainless steel production, high-end manufacturing, and the new energy industry, is also one of the core consumer markets for EMM. Its price dynamics significantly influence the global market structure and pricing. Based on Rotterdam’s status as Europe’s largest port, which aggregates raw materials from major production regions worldwide and facilitates the circulation of spot cargo within the region, it has developed a mature storage, logistics, and trading network. The prices there accurately reflect the arrival costs in the European market, the supply-demand balance, and regional premiums, providing market participants with a critical benchmark for price reference. To proactively address market shifts, meet the ​​pressing need for price discovery​​ of Rotterdam warehouse electrolytic manganese metal, and enhance market transparency, SMM has decided: Commencing December 23, 2025, SMM will officially launch a new price: SMM Electrolytic Manganese Metal, in-whs Rotterdam, USD/mt Details of this price point are as follows: Description:SMM Electrolytic Manganese Metal, in-whs Rotterdam, USD/mt Quality:Mn99.7% Quantity:Minimum 25 tonnes Definition: In-warehouse Rotterdam,duty-unpaid, customs uncleared Brand Listing:Tianyuan Manganese Industry, CITIC Dameng, Wuling Manganese Industry,etc Timing:1Months Unit:USD/mt Payment Terms:Cash, other payment terms normalized Pulication:Daily, by 11am Beijing Time (i.e., before 4:00 AM London Summer Time before 3:00 AM London Winter Time) SMM Nickel Industry Research Departmen December 16, 2025