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

At 16:23 on June 9, 2026, the Zhuque-2 improved Y6 carrier rocket lifted off from the Dongfeng Commercial Space Innovation Test Zone and successfully placed the Qianfan DTC01 satellite and the China Mobile 02 satellite into their preset orbits. This mission was the 8th flight of the Zhuque-2 series launch vehicles. During this mission, Zhuque-2 completed an important technical improvement: the separation of the rocket's first and second stages adopted a new method, using pneumatic push rods to replace explosives, which enhanced safety and autonomous controllability. In addition, the engine received two upgrades, adopting 3D-printed integral forming and a thrust adjustment device, improving stability and durability. The successful launch marks that the Zhuque-2 improved rocket technology has fully matured and entered the mass production phase, and intensive launches are expected each year in the future.

BYD Company Limited (01211.HK) announces that it has noted the "Notice on Designating Chinese Military Companies" issued by the US Department of Defense on June 8, 2026 (US time). According to the notice, the US Department of Defense has included the Company on the list of Chinese Military Companies. As the Group is neither a Chinese military company nor a military-civil fusion enterprise of the Chinese defense industry, the Company believes there is no legitimate reason for its inclusion on this list. The Chinese Military Companies list is not a sanctions list. Being included on the Chinese Military Companies list will not affect the Group's normal business operations, nor will it affect the Group's business dealings with any person (except the US Department of Defense); the US government procurement restrictions related to this list will not affect the Company's business, and the Chinese Military Companies list does not restrict trading in the Company's securities.

On June 10, IGO Limited announced that a fire occurred on June 9 at Chemical Grade Plant 3 (CGP3) at the Greenbushes lithium operation. The fire has been extinguished and no injuries were reported. Talison Lithium has commenced a full investigation into the cause of the incident and the extent of the damage. The company will also assess the potential impact and required repairs. According to IGO, operations at Chemical Grade Plant 1 (CGP1) and Chemical Grade Plant 2 (CGP2) remain unaffected. Greenbushes production is still on track to meet IGO’s FY2026 spodumene concentrate guidance of 1.375–1.425 million tonnes. Greenbushes is one of the world’s most important low-cost sources of spodumene concentrate, while CGP3 is an important part of the mine’s incremental chemical-grade concentrate capacity. As CGP1 and CGP2 remain unaffected and IGO has not revised its FY2026 production guidance, the short-term impact on actual global spodumene supply is expected to be limited. However, the extent of the damage, the repair timeline and the recovery schedule for CGP3 should be monitored closely. If the incident materially delays the ramp-up of CGP3, it could affect the pace of Greenbushes’ future supply growth and marginal

[SMM Daily Review: Silver Prices Under Pressure and Spot Premiums Temporarily Hard to Expand] SMM, June 10 – Macro factors suppressed silver prices, making the short-term outlook bearish. The spot market was stimulated by falling silver prices and recovering industrial demand, leading to active inquiries. However, downstream procurement remained cautious, and banks selling at parity constrained the rise of spot premiums.

[Waste Lead-Acid Battery Market Update] Lead prices have dropped sharply recently, prompting secondary lead smelters to significantly lower their scrap battery purchase prices by 50-150 yuan/mt to cut costs. Currently, the tax-exclusive quotation for waste lead-acid batteries used in EVs stands at 9,350-9,400 yuan/mt in the market.

【SMM Magnesium Brief】Recently, Chenzhi (Chongqing) Lightweight Technology Co., Ltd. and Avatr Technology (Chongqing) Co., Ltd. signed the "Magnesium Alloy Product Joint Development Agreement" in Chongqing, focusing on collaborative R&D for eight magnesium alloy products, including CCB and tailgate. Chenzhi Lightweight is equipped with 5,000-ton semi-solid die-casting equipment and possesses core technological advantages in semi-solid magnesium alloy forming and integrated die-casting. Currently, the jointly developed magnesium alloy tailgate has successfully completed production, achieving phased results. Moving forward, the two parties will prioritize joint research on core structural components such as magnesium alloy CCB and rear floor panels, driving the mass production of more high-performance magnesium alloy parts. As collaboration deepens, the application of magnesium alloy in key structural components for new energy vehicles is expected to accelerate, with the production penetration rate of semi-solid forming and integrated die-casting technologies likely to further increase.