TBS Foundation Executive Director Anugraha Dezmercoledi is pushing for the "second life usage" of electric vehicle batteries in Indonesia to strengthen the circular economy. He argues that batteries with less than 70% health, while unfit for cars, are ideal for stationary energy storage in solar power and rural electricity. Given that domestic recycling currently lacks the scale to be cost-effective, he urged for regulatory clarity—specifically regarding hazardous waste (B3) classifications—and a robust tracking system to create an efficient, closed-loop battery ecosystem that lowers costs and emissions.

On February 9, the Science and Technology Engineering enterprise obtained a hazardous waste operation license issued by the Department of Ecology and Environment of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. The hazardous waste operation capacity increased from the original 50,000 mt/year to 90,000 mt/year, laying a solid foundation for the enterprise to develop a circular economy and deepen the resource utilization of hazardous waste.

With the Chinese New Year holiday falling in mid-February and weak end-use consumption, lead-acid battery producers scaled back pre-holiday stockpiling compared with previous years. The sluggish sales of lead ingots intensified finished product inventory pressure on secondary lead smelters. According to SMM, enterprises suspending production during the holiday started their breaks one week earlier YoY. Coupled with three fewer calendar days in February compared with January, secondary lead ……

[Waste Battery Market Information] Recently, the Guangzhou Municipal Bureau of Ecology and Environment issued a notice on the issuance of the Guangzhou Municipal Management Measures for the Recycling and Disposal of Waste Batteries from E-bikes. Specifically mentioned: Collection units and utilization/disposal units for waste lead-acid batteries from e-bikes shall, in accordance with the law, complete the environmental impact assessment approval procedures, apply for a hazardous waste operation license, and adopt mature and reliable technologies, processes, and equipment; units holding only a collection operation license are not permitted to dismantle or conduct secondary processing on the collected waste lead-acid batteries from e-bikes. The storage period for waste lead-acid batteries from e-bikes shall not exceed one year; if an extension is necessary, it must be reported to and approved by the ecology and environment department that issued the license. These measures will take effect on December 25, 2025, and will be valid for five years.

On June 10, 2025, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) of the People's Republic of China officially announced the "Announcement on Matters Related to Regulating the Import Management of Recycled Black Mass Raw Materials for Lithium-ion Batteries and Recycled Steel Raw Materials".

[Flash News] Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, Sichuan Branch, has launched an open tender for the unified concentrated procurement project for the recycling and disposal of scrap lead-acid batteries. Among the requirements, bidders must possess a "Hazardous Waste Business License" issued by the environmental protection department, with approved business operations including collection, storage, and utilization. The approved business category must include HW31900-052-31 (waste lead-acid battery). The deadline for tender submission is July 3.

[Flash News] The Sichuan Branch of Industrial and Commercial Bank of China has launched an open tender for the unified concentrated procurement project of recycling and disposal of scrap lead-acid batteries. Among the requirements, the bidder must possess a "Hazardous Waste Business License" issued by the environmental protection department, with the approved business mode including collection, storage, and utilization, and the approved business category covering HW31900-052-31 (waste lead-acid battery). The deadline for tender submission is July 3.

The power battery dismantling and crushing project of Ganzhou Green Eco Solid Waste Comprehensive Utilisation Co., Ltd. is located in Dayu County, Ganzhou City, Jiangxi Province, with a total investment of 500 million yuan. As a new project, it has a production capacity of recycling and treating 50,000 mt of scrap ternary lithium batteries annually.

Tender Announcement for the EPC General Contracting of the Hydrogen Energy (Hydrogen Production) Demonstration Project (Phase I) of the Yulin Zero-Carbon Industrial Park on May 29. The tender announcement indicates that the EPC general contracting for the Hydrogen Energy (Hydrogen Production) Demonstration Project (Phase I) of the Yulin Zero-Carbon Industrial Park is being undertaken by Shaanxi Hydrogen Energy Industry Development Co., Ltd. as the construction unit. The project covers an area of approximately 300 mu, with Phase I covering 166 mu. The project's construction scale includes three 1000Nm³/h alkaline electrolyzers, three 1000Nm³/h gas-liquid treatment systems, two 500Nm³/h PEM complete systems (including EDI desalination systems and gas-liquid treatment systems), and one 100Nm³/h SOEC complete system. The construction content includes a workshop for hydrogen production through water electrolysis, hydrogen storage and filling facilities, a central control room, a hydrogen energy exhibition hall, an analytical laboratory, a utility workshop for circulating water and demineralized water stations, a substation, regional power distribution and transformation, an emergency water tank, a temporary storage site for hazardous waste, and a comprehensive office building. The total area occupied by buildings and structures is 28,377.92 m², with a total building area of 14,945.21 m² and a total floor area of 41,504.75 m². Consortium bidding is allowed for this project.

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 accelerated advancement of industrialization, the demand for metal resources has continued to grow. As a green, environmentally friendly, and economically viable alternative resource, secondary metals have become a global focus. In recent years, Southeast Asia has emerged as a significant global hub for the collection, distribution, and processing of secondary resources. Meanwhile, with the deepening internationalization of industries such as NEVs, processing enterprises in the secondary copper, secondary aluminum, and battery sectors, which are part of the material supply chain, have chosen to establish factories in Southeast Asian countries like Thailand to expand overseas resources and enhance global competitiveness. Thailand, as a key economy in Southeast Asia, boasts a relatively mature resource recycling system and a favorable geographical location, providing convenient conditions for regional collaboration and international trade in the secondary metal industry. It has now developed into a global industrial base for the recycling, sorting, and reprocessing of secondary metals such as secondary aluminum and secondary copper, annually exporting substantial amounts of secondary metal resources to China and other countries. Additionally, Thailand's manufacturing sector is thriving, with annual expansions in areas such as automotive manufacturing and electronics and appliances, providing strong demand support for the secondary metal resource industry. From June 24-25, 2024, the 1st SMM Global Secondary Metal Industry Forum was held in Malaysia. The event brought together recycling associations, government officials, and renowned enterprises from various regions to discuss the current state and future development of the secondary metal industry. From 2024 to 2025, with the continuous updating of secondary metal policies and the rapid development of the industry, SMM Information & Technology Co., Ltd. plans to hold the 2025 SMM 2nd Global Secondary Metal Industry Chain Peak Forum in Thailand from June 12-13, 2025, to assist enterprises in navigating the changes in the secondary metal industry, comply with industry standardization requirements, and provide a platform for business exchanges. The summit aims to gather associations, leading enterprises, research institutions, industry experts, and policymakers from the global secondary metal sector to jointly explore new trends, technologies, and policies in the development of the secondary metal industry. It will 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 realization of a global green economic transition. At this year's conference, Jiangxi Mingxin Metallurgical Equipment Co., Ltd. will make a grand appearance. Along with upstream and downstream colleagues in the secondary metal industry, they will engage in in-depth discussions on the pain points and challenges facing the industry, jointly explore business opportunities for win-win cooperation, and discuss ways to promote high-quality development in the industry. Click on the registration form to register for the conference immediately. The voice of low-carbon development resonates globally. See you in Bangkok. Jiangxi Mingxin Metallurgical Equipment Co., Ltd. is a national high-tech enterprise that integrates "high-end environmental protection equipment, mining machinery manufacturing, waste recycling and treatment, resource utilization, waste electrical and electronic product treatment qualifications, and hazardous waste business licenses". The company holds 3 national invention patents and over 60 national utility model patents. Its scientific research achievement, "R&D and industrialisation of a series of complete equipment for resource utilization of waste electronic products", has been accredited by the Jiangxi Provincial Department of Science and Technology. The overall technology of this achievement has reached the international advanced level, with the crushing technology for waste circuit boards achieving international leadership. It has won the first prize of the Jiangxi Science and Technology Progress Award and the first prize of the Ganzhou Science and Technology Progress Award. The company collaborates with multiple key national universities and research departments, forming an innovative enterprise that integrates "production, education, and research". It has been honored as a Postdoctoral Innovation Base in Jiangxi Province. It has also successively passed ISO9001 quality system certification and comprehensive quality management compliance qualification, and has been awarded titles such as National Intellectual Property Advantage Enterprise, Jiangxi Intellectual Property Advantage Enterprise, Jiangxi Science and Technology Enterprise, Jiangxi AAA Enterprise for Abiding by Contracts and Keeping Promises, Jiangxi Specialized, Sophisticated, Unique, and New Small and Medium-sized Enterprise, Jiangxi Famous Trademark, as well as the honorary title of Ganzhou's First Integrity Demonstration Enterprise. The company has the right to self-manage import and export, and its products are exported to over 60 countries and regions worldwide, gaining recognition and favour in the international market. The people of Mingxin are united, hardworking, pioneering, and innovative, adhering to scientific innovation. With high-quality products, reasonable prices, and sincere service, they sincerely look forward to cooperation and development with all friends. Jiangxi Mingxin Metallurgical Equipment Co., Ltd. is a national high-tech enterprise integrating "high-end environmental protection equipment, mining machinery manufacturing, waste recycling and treatment, resource utilization, waste electrical and electronic product treatment qualifications, and hazardous waste business license". The company has 3 national invention patents and more than 60 national utility model patents, and the scientific research results of "R&D and industrialization of a series of complete equipment for resource utilization of waste electronic products" have been identified by the Jiangxi Provincial Department of Science and Technology. The overall technology of this achievement has reached the international advanced level, among which the crushing technology of waste circuit boards has reached the international leading level and won the first prize of Jiangxi Science and Technology Progress and the first prize of Ganzhou Science and Technology Progress. The company has collaborated with numerous national key universities and scientific research departments to establish an innovative enterprise integrating "industry, university, and research," and has been awarded the Jiangxi Postdoctoral Innovation Base. The company has obtained ISO9001 quality system certification and total quality management qualification certification, and has earned the titles of National Intellectual Property Advantage Enterprise, Jiangxi Intellectual Property Advantage Enterprise, Jiangxi Science and Technology Enterprise, Jiangxi AAA Enterprise for Contract Compliance and Credit Keeping, Specialized, Refined, Specialized, and Innovative Small and Medium Enterprises in Jiangxi Province, Jiangxi Famous Trademarks, and Ganzhou First Honest Demonstration Enterprise. The company has the right to import and export independently, and its products are exported to over 60 countries and regions worldwide, gaining recognition and favor in the international market. The people of Mingxin unite, strive, forge ahead, and innovate scientifically. With high-quality products, reasonable prices, and sincere services, we sincerely look forward to the cooperation and development of all friends. 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