[Tender Information for Ferromolybdenum] It is reported that Baosteel (Baoshan) has launched a tender for ferromolybdenum, with a quantity of 180 mt. The delivery date is before July 5, and the tender closing time is 12:00 on June 19. The results are yet to be announced.

Guided by the "dual carbon" goals, the PV industry is accelerating into a new phase of high-quality development characterized by "safety + greenness". On June 10th, the "Safety and Green Technology Seminar", hosted by Zhongjian Materials, was successfully held in Shanghai. At the event, the highly anticipated "double-beam alloy steel frame" was unveiled, becoming an innovative solution to address extreme weather conditions and enhance module safety. Representatives from state-owned enterprises, EPC companies, leading module manufacturers, as well as experts and scholars, gathered to discuss the future development path of the PV industry driven by "hard technology". Safety First: The Double-Beam Alloy Steel Frame Makes a Grand Appearance With the increasing frequency of extreme weather events, the severity of power plant safety incidents is escalating. Amidst the ongoing trends of larger and thinner modules, there is an urgent need for breakthroughs in the mechanical strength of PV systems, and the industry is in dire need of higher safety-level load standards. Deng Ruhua, Technical Manager of Zhongjian Materials, systematically introduced the company's latest R&D achievement—the double-beam alloy steel frame—in response to the climate challenges and structural bottlenecks faced by the industry. Based on three generations of technological iterations, this product utilizes high-strength zinc-aluminum-magnesium alloy steel, significantly enhancing corrosion resistance and structural strength. Its "Dragon Head" structure on the A-side effectively prevents dust accumulation, the load-bearing beam on the B-side offers strong load-bearing and cushioning capabilities, and the reinforcing beam on the C-side optimizes the bifaciality and enhances tear resistance. The frame's appearance is highly consistent with traditional aluminum frames, compatible with existing module production and installation processes, offering excellent adaptability and substitutability. With a front-side ultimate load capacity of up to 10,000 Pa, it can withstand typhoons of up to Category 17. Its carbon emissions are reduced by 61.8% compared to aluminum frames, achieving a dual improvement in greenness and safety. Currently, the product has passed multiple extreme environment tests, including IEC63556, and is particularly suitable for harsh application scenarios such as "desert, gobi, and wasteland", high winds and snow, and severe hailstorms. Wind-Resistant Modules Demonstrated in Multiple Locations, Zero-Loss Performance Attracts Attention Qiu Guohui, Vice President of Jolywood and General Manager of the Application BU, introduced that the "Wind-Resistant Module" featuring a "single-glass + transparent backsheet + double-beam alloy steel frame" design has been successfully applied in 19 provinces across the country, with a total installed capacity of 168 MWp. After enduring multiple rounds of extreme weather conditions, including strong typhoons, hailstorms, and heavy snowfall, only one module suffered external damage, while the rest remained intact, fully demonstrating the high safety and reliability of the "Wind-Resistant Module" and attracting significant attention from power plant investors. Mr. Qiu also pointed out that the dust-prevention design of the double-beam alloy steel frame can enhance the power generation efficiency of the Wind-Resistant Module, further increasing power generation revenue for power plant investors. Dr. An Chao, R&D Technical Director of Jolywood Optoelectronics, noted that the steel frame, with its superior strength performance (front-side load capacity of 8,100 Pa, back-side load capacity of 3,200 Pa) and good compatibility, has proven its reliability in multiple Jolywood projects, with cumulative shipments and orders approaching 400 MW. Aluminum frames are becoming a critical pathway to meeting the requirements for high-quality development. Technology and insurance drive the solidification of green foundations. Dr. Liu Jie from Baosteel Central Research Institute introduced the green application of BaoXM® zinc-aluminum-magnesium coated steel sheets in PV frames, which not only enhances corrosion resistance but also helps address carbon tariffs. This material exhibits excellent formability and self-healing capabilities at cut edges, making it widely applicable in coastal and extreme climate zones. Baosteel offers a variety of high-coating products with specified corrosion resistance lifespans, ensuring long-term and stable supply. Lu Peijian, Deputy General Manager of PICC Suzhou Branch, pointed out that natural disasters currently account for over 60% of the risks in PV power plants. He highly praised the risk-resistance capabilities of steel-framed modules and expressed his intention to promote the transformation of insurance from "post-event compensation" to "risk reduction + capital synergy," supporting the steady development of the industry. Relying on its experience serving top-tier enterprises such as LONGi, PICC Suzhou provides comprehensive, one-stop risk protection for the industry. Strategic Signing to Elevate Collaboration At the event, Zhongjian Materials signed strategic cooperation agreements with PowerChina Guiyang Engineering Corporation and PowerChina Sichuan Engineering Corporation, as well as a 500MW steel frame project agreement in Shizuishan, Ningxia, with Saifute New Energy, demonstrating customers' high recognition of Zhongjian's products and technological approach. Zhang Haichao, Member of the Party Committee and Deputy General Manager of PowerChina Guiyang Engineering Corporation, stated that complex environments such as high altitudes and high wind pressures impose higher safety requirements on structural materials. The technological breakthrough in Zhongjian's double-beam steel frames provides more efficient and reliable structural solutions for the corporation. This strategic cooperation will usher in a new chapter of complementary advantages and synergistic development between the two parties. Returning to Essentials, Ushering in the Era of "Tough Competition" At the end of the seminar, Lin Jianwei, the founder of Jolywood Group, delivered a speech. He noted that although the PV industry is in a phase of rapid development, it is experiencing anxiety due to cut-throat competition, with intensified cost-reduction and capacity competition. However, the core of future industry competition will no longer be mere scale expansion but rather a return to product quality, technological innovation, and value creation, ushering in the era of "tough competition." Taking Zhongjian's steel frames as an example, he recounted the seven-year innovation journey spanning three generations: from project initiation in 2018 to achieving hundred-megawatt-scale applications in 2024, and plans to advance to gigawatt-scale promotion in 2025. Lin Jianwei emphasized that the core innovation of Zhongjian's steel frames lies in the "double-beam" structure. By pioneering the "double-beam" structural design and process optimization, they have successfully addressed pain points such as the easy deformation of aluminum frames, combining high safety with cost advantages. It is expected that within five years, this technology will become a mainstream solution, significantly enhancing module quality and reliability. He called on the industry to build consensus and, supported by professionalism, technology, and ecological collaboration, jointly construct a safer, greener, and higher-quality PV ecosystem. The PV industry has broad prospects, with the power and scale of modules continuing to increase. Developing more reliable, safe, and green system solutions has become a common goal for the industry. Zhongjian Materials will continue to lead the new era of steel frames with cutting-edge technology, contributing to the global energy transition. The future is here; let's join hands as peers to create a bright future together!

After research and deliberation, Baosteel announces the following adjustments to the domestic sales prices of sheets & plates for July 2025, based on the prices in June 2025 (all prices are exclusive of tax unless otherwise specified): 1. Hot-rolled: Base price remains unchanged. 2. Heavy plate: Base price remains unchanged. 3. Pickled: Base price remains unchanged. 4. Cold-rolled: Base price remains unchanged. 5. Hot-dip galvanizing: Base price remains unchanged. 6. Electro-galvanizing: Base price remains unchanged. 7. Chalco Zn-Al-Mg: Base price remains unchanged. 8. High-Al Zn-Al-Mg: Base price remains unchanged. 9. Aluminum-zinc alloy-coated: Base price remains unchanged. 10. Color-coated: Base price remains unchanged. 11. Non-oriented silicon steel: Base price remains unchanged. 12. Oriented silicon steel: Base price remains unchanged. 13. For details on adjustments to alloy premiums and coating/plating premiums, please refer to the price list for July 2025. 14. This price adjustment notice shall come into effect from the date of announcement. 15. The Marketing Center (Baosteel International) of Baoshan Iron & Steel Co., Ltd. reserves the right to interpret this price adjustment notice. Baoshan Iron & Steel Co., Ltd. Marketing Center (Baosteel International) June 9, 2025

According to CME's "FedWatch Tool": The probability that the US Fed will maintain interest rates unchanged in May is 96.3%, and the probability of a 25-basis-point interest rate cut is 3.7%. The probability that the US Fed will maintain interest rates unchanged by June is 22.1%, the cumulative probability of a 25-basis-point interest rate cut is 75.0%, and the cumulative probability of a 50-basis-point interest rate cut is 2.8%.

[SMM Hot Topic: Summary of Q1 Reports from 44 Steel Enterprises: Nearly 70% Achieved YoY Net Profit Growth] In Q1, the supply-demand imbalance in China's domestic steel market remained prominent. According to data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), in Q1 2025, China's crude steel production reached 259 million mt, up 0.6% YoY. The domestic steel price index in Q1 decreased by 9.9% YoY, while the Platts 62% iron ore index increased by 1.0% YoY, and the price of coking coal in Lvliang, Shanxi, decreased by 36.1% YoY. Although the cost of raw materials and fuels for steel enterprises improved somewhat, the profit margins in the steel industry remained limited due to weak demand in the steel market, and operational pressures persisted.

On May 22, Baosteel held the 4th Non-Oriented Electrical Steel Application Technology Conference in Chengdu. At the event, four new high-performance non-oriented electrical steel products were launched globally for the first time, including an ultra-thin, ultra-low core loss, and high magnetic flux density non-oriented electrical steel, which is the world's first product with a core loss value of less than 9 W/kg. This product will significantly enhance the performance and efficiency limits of high-speed motors, and in the future, it can be widely applied in fields such as humanoid robots and low-altitude aircraft. Non-oriented electrical steel is the most widely used soft magnetic alloy and a core material for generators and motors. Its electromagnetic properties play a crucial role in motor efficiency. As a core material for the low-carbon economy and society, Baosteel's non-oriented electrical steel, with its excellent high magnetic flux density, low core loss, and processing performance, demonstrates the best overall advantages in fields such as NEVs, industrial motors, household appliances, power generation equipment, low-altitude aircraft, and robots, gaining popularity both domestically and internationally. The four new products launched this time are B15AHV950M, B10AHV900M, B50AM250, and 65WY600. Among them, B10AHV900M and B15AHV950M have thicknesses of 0.10 mm and 0.15 mm, respectively. In particular, the breakthrough non-oriented electrical steel product B10AHV900M is even thinner than an A4 sheet of paper. Meanwhile, it has an extremely low core loss, meaning the material's energy loss in a high-frequency alternating magnetic field is extremely low, breaking through the long-standing industry barrier of 9 W/kg (under 1.0 Tesla magnetization at 400 Hz). Additionally, it has high magnetic permeability, with a magnetic polarization intensity reaching 1.66 Tesla at a magnetic field strength of 5000 A/m, the highest globally in terms of magnetic properties. It is understood that the inability to achieve both "ultra-thin specifications" and "ultra-high performance" has long been a bottleneck limiting the performance improvement of non-oriented electrical steel and a challenge restricting the development of various motor industries. Although steel companies worldwide can produce non-oriented electrical steel with a thickness of 0.1 mm, no product has previously been able to simultaneously meet the above three indicators. The two products, B10AHV900M and B15AHV950M, have the advantage of "improving driving efficiency and extending the driving range of vehicles," making them the best materials for drive motors in NEVs.

Baosteel (Baoshan) tender plan on May 21: 150 mt of ferromolybdenum, with the tender closing time at 12:00 on May 22, 2025, and the delivery date on June 10, 2025.

Baosteel (Baoshan) tender plan on May 21: 150 mt of ferromolybdenum, with the tender closing time at 12:00 on May 22, 2025, and the delivery date on June 10, 2025.

Baosteel Desheng's tender plan on May 23: Ferromolybdenum (55B) - High Copper, 66 mt, tender closing time: 10:00, May 23, 2025, delivery date: June 5, 2025

[Baosteel: Achieves Major Technological Breakthrough in China's High-End Silicon Steel Material Sector] On May 22, Baosteel launched four types of non-oriented silicon steel products for the first time. Among them, the product with model number B10AHV900M is as thin as 0.1 mm, and its core loss value has broken through the long-standing industry barrier of 9 W/kg. This represents another significant technological breakthrough in the high-end silicon steel material sector, and it will become a key material for industries such as humanoid robots and low-altitude aircraft.