The 2026 SMM (21st) Lead & Zinc Conference and Industry Expo opened grandly at Howard Johnson Agile Plaza in Chengdu, Sichuan during March 25–27 2026. Organized by SMM, the event brought together global enterprises, professional experts and industry peers from across the entire lead and zinc supply chain. Participants focused on industry hot topics, analyzed market trends and explored development strategies, establishing a highly efficient platform for communication and collaboration to support high-quality growth of the sector. To further strengthen the overseas delegation’s comprehensive understanding of China’s lead and zinc industrial chain and build closer connections between international industry peers and key producers in China, SMM led a high-level overseas delegation on a multi-day industrial tour starting on the afternoon of March 27. The delegation included representatives from global giants, such as Nyrstar, a top European lead and zinc smelting firm, Nexa Resources, a South American giant in lead-zinc mining and smelting, and Befesa, a pioneer in zinc recycling. During the tour, the delegation visited 8 Chinese enterprises. including: COSCO Shipping Sichuan Chengtun Zinc & Germanium Technology Sichuan Kunshun Zinc Industry Yunnan Luoping Zinc & Electricity Hongzhou Hongqian Nonferrous Chemical Yunnan Zhenxing Industrial Group Mengzi Mining & Metallurgy Danxia Smelter of Shenzhen Zhongjin Lingnan Nonfemet The delegation members went deep into production sites, held in-depth discussions and exchanges, and gained a full picture of China’s lead and zinc industry in terms of production operations, technological innovation, capacity scale and market layout, greatly enhancing their insight into and understanding of the entire industrial chain. SMM has systematically compiled detailed information of all enterprises that were visited during this tour, with details below: COSCO Shipping On the afternoon of March 27, the delegation visited COSCO Shipping for an exchange, where they received a warm welcome from the company's leadership. Both sides engaged in discussions on topics such as equipment transportation and technological upgrades. Sichuan COSCO Shipping Logistics Supply Chain Management Co., Ltd. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of COSCO Shipping Logistics Supply Chain Co., Ltd., registered and established in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, with an investment of 30 million yuan. COSCO Shipping Logistics Supply Chain Co., Ltd. is affiliated with China COSCO Shipping Corporation Limited and serves as a core member of the "shipping, ports, and logistics" segment of COSCO Shipping Group, as well as an important component of its global digital supply chain system. The company operates warehouse space exceeding 6 million m², including 19 futures delivery warehouses. China COSCO Shipping Corporation Limited is a globally leading shipping enterprise group, with a combined fleet capacity of 130 million DWT across 1,535 vessels, ranking first in the world. Sichuan COSCO Shipping Logistics Supply Chain Management Co., Ltd. holds business qualifications and an operational scope covering multiple transportation modes including sea, land, air, and rail, providing comprehensive logistics services spanning both international and Chinese markets. Since entering the non-ferrous metals delivery warehouse business in 2016, the company has adhered to the principle of "client-centered and market-oriented," continuously enhancing its service capabilities and achieving steady business growth. Currently, at key logistics periods such as Shanghai Baoshan, Shanghai Yangshan, and Yixing in Jiangsu, the company successfully operates delivery warehouses designated by the Shanghai Futures Exchange for copper, nickel, zinc, and other products. It has become one of the three major non-ferrous metals warehouses of SHFE and was honored with the title of "Top Ten Designated Non-Ferrous Metals Delivery Warehouses" by the Shanghai Futures Exchange for two consecutive years. Sichuan Chengtun Zinc & Germanium Technology Co., Ltd. On March 28, the delegation visited Sichuan Chengtun Zinc & Germanium Technology Co., Ltd. (Shimian City). Both sides engaged in in-depth exchanges on the development of the zinc smelting industry, with a focus on thorough discussions regarding product processing, production techniques, capacity scale, market trends, and the current challenges facing the industry. Sichuan Chengtun Zinc & Germanium Technology Co., Ltd. was established on December 6, 2015, with a registered capital of 1.6 billion yuan. The company has an annual capacity of 300,000 mt of electrolytic zinc, 150,000 mt of sulphuric acid, 400,000 mt of electrolytic zinc waste residue processing, and 40 mt of high-purity germanium dioxide. On January 16, 2019, the company was approved by the China Securities Regulatory Commission and merged into the publicly listed firm Chengtun Mining Group Co., Ltd. The company's main business includes smelting and R&D of zinc-germanium series products, as well as comprehensive recovery of multiple metals. It has formed a complete industry chain from zinc concentrates entering the plant to finished products leaving the plant. Its production lines include zinc calcine, electrolytic zinc, electrolytic zinc waste residue processing, and comprehensive recovery of rare and precious metals. Sichuan Kunshun Zinc Industry Co., Ltd. (Shimian City) On March 28, the delegation headed to Sichuan Kunshun Zinc Industry Co., Ltd. (Shimian City) for a visit and exchange, where they received a warm reception from the enterprise. Both parties held in-depth discussions and exchanges on zinc smelting, covering topics such as production costs, production and market landscape, raw material procurement and processing, industry chain competitive advantages, and distinctive process technologies. Sichuan Kunshun Zinc Industry Co., Ltd. is a specialized and green environmental protection enterprise jointly invested and established by Sichuan Metallurgical Holding Group Co., Ltd. and Shimian Dongshun Zinc Industry Co., Ltd. to implement the national green production philosophy, actively develop the circular economy, and promote the comprehensive utilization of solid waste resources. It integrates solid waste treatment, recycling, and resource regeneration. The company primarily uses high-tech methods to carry out clean utilization and harmless treatment of heavy metal-containing waste generated by industries such as metallurgy and chemicals, eliminating the environmental impact of heavy metal solid waste at the source. The company was established in 2021 and is located in Zhuma Industrial Park, Shimian County, Ya'an City, Sichuan Province, covering an area of 65 mu with a total investment of 180 million yuan. The company has built a 3.5m × 50m Waelz rotary kiln production line, equipped with advanced and well-established low-grade zinc oxide production technology, achieving a resource recovery utilization rate of over 95% and effectively managing waste gas, noise, solid waste, and groundwater risks. It is also equipped with supporting facilities including desulphurization, denitrification, and flue gas defogging towers, as well as a wastewater treatment station, raw material warehouse, raw material pre-washing workshop, water slag processing workshop, biomass semi-gasification furnace, zinc crystallized salt workshop, production safety and environmental protection center, and laboratory for detection and testing. The company holds qualifications for treating hazardous waste categories including HW12, HW17, HW23, HW48, and HW49, with an annual capacity to process 100,000 mt of zinc-containing waste. Its main products include low-grade zinc oxide and zinc crystallized salt. The company has always upheld the green and environmentally friendly development philosophy, adhering to the fundamentals of "being responsible for the environment, for clients, and for employees," guided by technological innovation, and targeting the "reduction, recycling, and detoxification" of solid waste pollution prevention and control. The company is committed to building a modern "solid waste" management and disposal service provider, actively carrying out emergency environmental protection disposal, proactively assuming social service functions, and making positive contributions to promoting the circular economy development in Sichuan and strengthening the ecological civilization construction of lucid waters and lush mountains! Yunnan Luoping Zinc & Electricity Co., Ltd. (Qujing City) On March 30, the delegation visited Yunnan Luoping Zinc & Electricity Co., Ltd. (Qujing City) for exchanges. During the meeting, both sides conducted in-depth discussions on key topics including magnesium removal process optimization, production management organization, and raw material substitution plans, and put forward constructive suggestions on improving the plant environment. Yunnan Luoping Zinc & Electricity Co., Ltd. was established to fully leverage Luoping's local hydropower and lead-zinc mineral resource advantages. In accordance with the "ore, electricity, and smelting integration" development strategy proposed by the Luoping County Party Committee and County Government, and the overall requirements of the Municipal Party Committee and Municipal Government for the reform of industrial enterprises across the city, the company was registered and established at the Yunnan Provincial Administration for Industry and Commerce on December 21, 2000. It was listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange A-share market in 2007 and is a state-controlled enterprise under Luoping County. The company's assets are an optimized combination of three components: hydropower, lead-zinc mines, and zinc smelting. In terms of company assets, they are primarily composed of three advantageous resources of Luoping: mineral, hydropower, and zinc smelting. These mainly include six production units: Luoping County Fule Lead-Zinc Mine with an annual processing capacity of 100,000 mt of raw ore, Lazhuang Power Plant with annual power generation of 250 million kWh (installed capacity of 60,000 kW), a zinc smelter with an annual output of 120,000 mt of electrolytic zinc, a zinc powder plant with an annual output of 12,000 mt of ultra-fine zinc powder, a comprehensive utilization plant with an annual processing capacity of 129,500 mt of zinc slag, and a sulphuric acid plant with an annual output of 140,000 mt of sulphuric acid, achieving a total annual industrial output value exceeding 2 billion yuan. The company has six wholly-owned subsidiaries. The company's main businesses include hydropower generation, mining of lead, zinc, and other non-ferrous metals, as well as the production and sales of zinc smelting and its extended products. It is currently the only publicly listed firm in China's zinc smelting industry that integrates mining, power generation, chemical processing, and smelting. Its products include zinc sulphide concentrates, lead concentrates, zinc ingots, industrial sulphuric acid, ultra-fine zinc powder, cadmium, germanium concentrates, silver concentrates, copper concentrates, zinc alloys, industrial and residential electricity, edible oils and fats, among others. Its main product, "Jiulong" brand zinc ingots, is popular in non-ferrous product markets in and outside China thanks to its superior product quality and corporate reputation. Honghe Prefecture Hongqian Non-ferrous Chemical Joint-Stock Co., Ltd. On March 31, the delegation visited Honghe Prefecture Hongqian Non-ferrous Chemical Joint-Stock Co., Ltd. for exchanges. The two sides held in-depth discussions on topics including the economic benefits of smelting by-products, energy utilization efficiency, the current status of enterprise development, and future cooperation intentions. Honghe Prefecture Hongqian Non-ferrous Chemical Joint-Stock Co., Ltd. was established on August 1, 2007, with a registered capital of 50 million yuan. The total investment in project construction was 475.5543 million yuan. The company currently has over 600 employees and covers an area of 443 mu. The plant is located in the Heishenmiaobo Industrial Zone, situated in the central area of the Gejiu-Kaiyuan-Mengzi urban cluster. The company is a new-type joint-stock enterprise centered on crude lead smelting, integrating sulphur dioxide acid production, waste heat power generation, lead electrolysis, and recovery of precious and rare metals such as gold, silver, antimony, and bismuth, with further extension into deep processing of lead-series products including red lead, massicot, electrode plates, and storage batteries. It is a benchmark enterprise among private lead smelters in the city, featuring a relatively large scale, advanced technology, compliance with environmental protection standards, comprehensive utilization of resources, and a complete industry chain. The company pioneered the application of new technologies to upgrade and transform the traditional crude lead smelting model among private enterprises in the city. The company has formulated the working philosophy of "prioritizing environmental protection, ensuring safety, attracting talent, enforcing strict management, and enhancing efficiency," and continues to drive high-quality development. In April 2007, the company commissioned China ENFI Engineering Technology Co., Ltd. to conduct a feasibility study on the lead smelting technological transformation project, and determined a comprehensive industrial facility technological transformation project with a total investment of 490 million yuan and an annual capacity of 60,000 mt of crude lead. On December 21, 2009, the "Demonstration Project of Oxygen-Enriched Bottom-Blowing Lead Smelting Technology with Annual Output of 60,000 mt of Crude Lead" was designated by the Provincial Department of Science and Technology as a 2009 Yunnan Provincial Science and Technology Innovation Project. In 2010, it was further designated as a key industrial project by the provincial, prefectural, and municipal governments. On November 14, 2011, the company obtained ISO9001:2008 quality management system certification. On March 7, 2012, "HSPb99.94PCT" was successfully registered on the London Metal Exchange. In 2019, the company successively passed the safety completion acceptance and environmental impact assessment completion acceptance, fully achieving compliant operations and sustainable development. Yunnan Zhenxing Industrial Group Co., Ltd. On March 31, the delegation headed to Yunnan Zhenxing Industrial Group Co., Ltd. for a visit and exchange. Both parties conducted in-depth discussions on topics including Yunnan Province's mineral resource endowment, smelting industry development trends, corporate business strategies, and technological innovation applications, jointly assessing the current status and prospects of the industry and analyzing the challenges and opportunities ahead. Yunnan Zhenxing Industrial Group Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "the Group") was founded in 1996 and is located in the Chongposhao New Materials Industrial Park, Shadian Sub-district Office, Gejiu City. The Group currently has 7 subsidiaries, 2 holding companies, and 1 equity-participation company, with approximately 3,000 employees. Its capacity reaches annual output of crude lead (100,000 mt), electrolytic lead (60,000 mt), zinc ingot (20,000 mt), lead-acid battery plates (9 million sets), lead-acid batteries (6 million units), superphosphate (350,000 mt), sulphuric acid (200,000 mt), and monoammonium phosphate (MAP) (60,000 mt). The Group has established five major production sites and five major product brands covering crude lead raw material, lead-zinc smelting, power supply manufacturing, fertilizer and chemical production, and resource recovery. It has formed an internal industrial cycle spanning lead ore mining—lead-zinc smelting—lead-based alloy melting—battery manufacturing—waste battery recycling—precious metals production, making it one of the few private non-ferrous enterprises in China with a complete lead industry chain. Since 2013, the Group has been consecutively recognized as one of the Top 100 Non-Public Enterprises in Yunnan Province. In 2025, it ranked 41st among the "Top 100 Non-Public Enterprises in Yunnan Province" and was selected for the first time into the "Top 20 Private Enterprises in Innovation Capability," ranking 7th. Yunnan Shadian Lead Industry Co., Ltd., a subsidiary controlled by the Group, ranked 71st. The Group has received nearly 100 honors at various levels, including "High-tech Enterprise," "Outstanding Private Technology Enterprise," "Enterprise with Harmonious Labor Relations," "Provincial Model Collective for Ethnic Unity and Progress," and "Key Enterprise for Industrial Development in Honghe Prefecture" in Yunnan Province. The Group's Yunsha brand lead ingot was successfully registered on the London Metal Exchange in 2007 and on the Shanghai Futures Exchange in 2020. In 2021, the Group was rated AAA in enterprise credit rating in the national non-ferrous metals industry. In August 2024, it was designated as a "Qiangyuan Zhuqi" Industry-Finance Service Base by the Shanghai Futures Exchange. Looking ahead, the Group will pursue the philosophy of "seeking survival, pursuing development, and accelerating enterprise transformation and upgrading," adhering to the working approach of "rooting in Honghe, basing in Yunnan, radiating to surrounding regions, and expanding across China." It will thoroughly implement strategies of enterprise management transformation, technology-driven development, talent empowerment, and sustainable development, striving to achieve significant increases in capacity and production of major products by 2035, with gross industrial output value up YoY, and to build itself into a 10 billion green lead-zinc comprehensive recycling technology enterprise. Mengzi Mining and Metallurgy Co., Ltd. On March 31, SMM and the field trip delegation headed to Mengzi Mining and Metallurgy Co., Ltd. for a visit and exchange. Both parties engaged in in-depth discussions on the entire zinc smelting process, covering topics including production technology, raw material supply, product sales, environmental protection governance, and future development plans, aiming to share experience, address industry pain points, and jointly clarify the direction of development. Mengzi Mining and Metallurgy Co., Ltd. was established in 1996. It is a resource-based mining and metallurgy enterprise integrating R&D, exploration, mining, mineral processing, smelting, and trading, with a focus on comprehensive utilization of resources. The company is one of the few comprehensive private enterprises in the non-ferrous metal industry that possesses an entire industry chain and operates independent trading and supply chain business platforms. It is among the top 100 enterprises in Yunnan Province and a key enterprise in Honghe Prefecture. Shenzhen Zhongjin Lingnan Nonfemet Co., Ltd. — Danxia Smelter On April 2, the SMM delegation visited Zhongjin Lingnan's Danxia Smelter for a survey and field trip to the core plant area. In-depth discussions were held on production operations, technological R&D, and raw material procurement, covering key topics such as production capacity, technical cooperation, and raw material procurement strategies. Shenzhen Zhongjin Lingnan Nonfemet Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "Zhongjin Lingnan") was established in September 1984 and listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange in January 1997 (stock code: 000060). It is an internationalized entire industry chain resource company primarily engaged in lead, zinc, and copper mining, mineral processing, and smelting, as well as comprehensive recovery of rare, scattered, and precious metals. It is a publicly listed firm controlled by Guangsheng Holdings Group, a key wholly state-owned enterprise under Guangdong Province. Zhongjin Lingnan's business covers segments including mines, smelting, new materials, and supply chains. It has 23 directly affiliated enterprises, wholly-owned and controlled subsidiaries. Major operating entities include Fankou Lead-Zinc Mine, Shaoguan Smelter, Danxia Smelter, Zhongjin Copper Co., Guangxi Mining Co., Perilya Limited in Australia, Zhongjin Technology Co., and Huajiari Co. The company has an annual output of 300,000 mt of lead and zinc metal content in concentrates, 450,000 mt of smelted lead and zinc products, 450,000 mt of copper cathode, 21,000 mt of aluminum extrusion, 20,000 mt of battery zinc powder, and 5,400 mt of composite metal materials. Among these, its battery zinc powder ranked first in Chinese market share, nickel-metal hydride and nickel-cadmium battery electrode sheets & plates materials ranked first in Chinese market share, and thermal bimetal ranked first in Chinese market share. The 2026 field trip brought together some global lead and zinc industry leaders for an inspiring and highly productive journey across China’s leading smelters and enterprises. The warm welcome, operational excellence, and innovative technologies on display made this event a resounding success — and we extend our deepest gratitude to all the companies and participants who made it happen. Looking ahead – Save the date for 2027: We are excited to announce that the 2027 SMM (22nd) Lead & Zinc Conference and Industry EXPO will take place from March 17–19, 2027 in Kunming, Yunnan, China . This premier event will once again bring together the global lead-zinc community for high-level networking, insight sharing, and industrial exploration. Interactive call – We want to hear from you: As we plan the field trip for the 2027 conference, we’d love your input. Which smelters or companies would you most like to visit for technical exchange and on-site learning? Please share your suggestions in the comments below — your feedback will help shape the 2027 experience. Let us know where the industry should go next!

On September 26, 2025, the General Office of the Hunan Provincial People's Government issued the "Hunan Province Action Plan for Accelerating the Improvement of the New Energy Vehicle Penetration Rate (2025–2026)," focusing on the promotion and application of NEVs and industrial upgrading. It explicitly proposed accelerating the construction of energy replenishment facilities such as hydrogen refueling stations. The core contents are as follows: I. Core Action Targets The core objective is to narrow the gap with the national NEV penetration rate, advancing in phases: By the end of 2025, the gap between the provincial NEV penetration rate and the national average is expected to narrow to within 6%. By the end of 2026, the aim is to reach the national average NEV penetration rate. II. Four Key Action Tasks (1) Consumer Environment Optimization Action Innovating Sales Models : Automakers are encouraged to develop products suited to local scenarios, explore diversified sales models such as leasing instead of purchasing and battery-swapping, and expand ecological cooperation. Improving the Service Network : Promote the establishment of delivery centers and authorized after-sales service sites at the county level and in remote areas, carry out after-sales services in rural areas, and address shortcomings in grassroots services. Extending the Consumption Chain : Standardize the used car market, strengthen battery recycling and leasing management, and enhance the residual value of NEVs. Strengthening Financial Support : Increase credit supply, introduce low-down-payment, long-term financial solutions tailored to younger groups, and optimize NEV insurance services. (2) Commercial Vehicle Replacement Action Public Sector Replacement : Focus on promoting the application of NEVs in public sectors such as buses, taxis, sanitation, and freight delivery, and support key cities for air pollution prevention and control in taking the lead in replacing vehicles in urban construction logistics. Truck Transformation Incentives : Using the phase-out of trucks meeting National IV and lower emission standards as a breakthrough, implement provincial fiscal support and introduce preferential expressway toll policies for new energy trucks. (3) Energy Replenishment Facility Enhancement Action (Including Key Construction of Hydrogen Refueling Stations) Urban Residential Charging Convenience : Implement "unified construction and service" for charging piles in residential areas, provide one-stop services for car purchase, electricity connection, and pile installation, and simplify the application process. Public and Dedicated Facility Support : Improve supporting policies for land use, power grid, and electricity prices for dedicated energy replenishment facilities such as those for buses and trucks, and encourage private capital participation in construction. Energy Replenishment Network Construction at Transportation Hubs : Accelerate the planning and construction of a batch of large power charging (battery swap) stations and hydrogen refueling stations in key areas such as expressway service areas, logistics parks, ports, along major logistics corridors, and national and provincial highways. ; Promote the renovation and expansion of eligible gas (CNG/LNG) stations into comprehensive energy supply stations offering "fuel (gas) + charging (battery swap)" services. Full Coverage of Rural Energy Replenishment : Incorporate charging piles into the "Village Access Project" to achieve full coverage of charging stations in every township and charging piles in every village, promoting the integrated development of energy replenishment facilities with PV systems, parking lots, and others. (IV) Enhanced Support Policy Actions Leveraging Fiscal Funds : Coordinate special funds from the central and provincial levels to implement trade-in and car-to-countryside policies, carry out NEV sales promotions, explore charging consumption subsidies, and encourage municipalities and prefectures to issue car purchase subsidies. Traffic Priority and Parking Incentives : Encourage municipalities and prefectures to grant NEVs traffic priority on core urban routes, along with benefits such as extended operating hours and parking fee reductions in public areas. III. Safeguard Measures Establish a dual-led working mechanism by the Provincial Development and Reform Commission (Provincial Energy Bureau) and the Provincial Department of Commerce, coordinating multiple provincial departments for collaborative advancement; require local governments to refine measures and ensure implementation, while intensifying policy publicity to eliminate misconceptions and foster a social environment supportive of NEV development. This plan is expected to include hydrogen refueling stations as key components of energy replenishment facilities in transportation hubs, advancing them in coordination with charging (battery swap) stations. This will effectively address the energy replenishment challenges for NEVs (particularly hydrogen-powered vehicles), providing solid support for increasing the NEV penetration rate and transforming the energy structure in Hunan.

Developing green and low-carbon transportation is an important measure for the transportation industry to strengthen the construction of ecological civilization, serve the national goals of carbon peaking and carbon neutrality, and thoroughly win the critical battle of pollution prevention and control. With the rapid development of proton exchange membrane fuel cell technology, fuel cell technology has begun demonstration applications in the automotive sector. In particular, fuel cell industrial vehicles have gradually entered the commercialization stage in European and US countries, and large-scale development is expected to occur soon. In the field of rail transit, China's research on fuel cell rail transit started relatively early, and its technological level is on par with that of developed countries such as Japan, Germany, and the UK. However, the lack of national or industry standards and specifications in the field of fuel cell rail transit is one of the important reasons for its inability to be applied and promoted on a large scale. CRRC Industrial Research Institute Co., Ltd., CRRC Tangshan Co., Ltd., Tongji University, CRRC Science and Technology Innovation (Beijing) Co., Ltd., CRRC Qishuyan Locomotive Co., Ltd., and CRRC Qingdao Sifang Locomotive & Rolling Stock Co., Ltd., among other entities, conducted a survey on safety requirements, technical requirements, test methods, type inspections, etc., by collecting existing engineering application experiences, relevant research findings, test and detection results, and feedback from users. They gathered relevant technical data, determined the direction for standard formulation, and drafted and formulated the "Technical Conditions for On-board Hydrogen Fuel Cell Power Generation Systems in Rail Transit." On May 28, 2025, the Standardization Technical Committee of the China Communications and Transportation Association organized a review meeting in Beijing for the draft of the group standard "Technical Conditions for On-board Hydrogen Fuel Cell Power Generation Systems in Rail Transit" (for public comments). The New Technology Promotion Branch, as the proposing entity of the standard, undertook the comprehensive service work for this meeting. Li Haichuan, former Deputy Chief Engineer of China Academy of Railway Sciences (Beijing) Engineering Consulting Co., Ltd. and member of the Standardization Technical Committee of the China Communications and Transportation Association; Wang Jijian, former Deputy Chief Engineer of China Railway Engineering Design and Consulting Group Co., Ltd. and member of the Standardization Technical Committee of the China Communications and Transportation Association; Zhang Wentao, Senior Engineer of the China Academy of Transportation Sciences under the Ministry of Transport and member of the Standardization Technical Committee of the China Communications and Transportation Association; Li Ming, Deputy Director of the Product R&D Center of CRRC Digital Intelligence Technology Co., Ltd.; and Wang Shuofeng, Associate Professor of Beijing University of Technology, attended the meeting as review experts. Zhang Bo, Senior Engineer, Gao Yanan, Engineer, and Zhao Jinhai, Engineer, from CRRC Industrial Research Institute Co., Ltd., and Wang Yanrong, Senior Engineer, from CRRC Tangshan Co., Ltd., attended the meeting as representatives of the drafting group. In accordance with the procedures and requirements of the meeting agenda, the host first introduced the participants, announced the list of review group experts, and confirmed the leader of the review group. Subsequently, the drafting group presented the main content, formulation status, and the results of the survey, analysis, and demonstration of the draft for public comments. The expert group reviewed the standard content item by item, and finally, after inquiries, meeting minutes were formed and read out. Introduction to the Group Standard "Technical Specifications for On-board Hydrogen Fuel Cell Power Generation Systems in Rail Transit": The Group Standard "Technical Specifications for On-board Hydrogen Fuel Cell Power Generation Systems in Rail Transit" stipulates the terms and definitions, system composition, environmental conditions, safety requirements, technical requirements, test methods, test rules, as well as aspects related to marking, packaging, transportation, and storage of on-board hydrogen fuel cell power generation systems for rail transit. It is applicable to the R&D design and testing of on-board proton exchange membrane hydrogen fuel cell systems for rail transit that use hydrogen and air as reactants. The formulation of this standard is conducive to enhancing the quality and technological level of fuel cell systems for rail transit in China, breaking down and reducing technical barriers. It supports the vigorous development of fuel cell-powered rail transit in China, facilitates technological transformation in rail transit concerning energy conservation, carbon reduction, pollution prevention and control, ecological and environmental protection and restoration, and resource conservation and intensive utilization. It provides strong support for promoting the harmonious development of transportation and nature and accelerating the construction of a transportation powerhouse. Since the Subcommittee for the Promotion of New Technologies initiated the work on group standards in April 2021, it has initiated over 230 projects for the establishment of group standards, published over 70 standards, and solicited over 200 adopting units for group standards. It has organized over 40 standard release and promotion conferences. These standards cover comprehensive transportation fields such as railway, highway, civil aviation, and urban passenger transport management, involving multiple professional technologies including bridges, roads, tunnels, integrated transportation, and rail transit.

Global energy transition is imperative: In response to climate change, countries worldwide are setting carbon neutrality targets and promoting the transformation of energy structures towards clean energy. The intermittency and volatility of renewable energy sources have raised higher requirements for energy storage. As a key technology for energy storage, battery technology is becoming increasingly important. Rapid advancements in battery technology: In recent years, new-type battery technologies such as lithium-ion batteries, solid-state batteries, and sodium-ion batteries have continuously emerged, with continuous improvements in key indicators such as energy density, safety, and cycle life. These advancements have provided strong momentum for the development of electric vehicles (EVs), energy storage system (ESS) power stations, consumer electronics, and other fields. Global cooperation and win-win outcomes have become a consensus: The battery industry chain involves multiple links, including resources, materials, manufacturing, and applications. It requires the concerted efforts of experts from various countries and fields worldwide to jointly overcome technical challenges and promote the healthy development of the industry. The 2025 SMM Global Battery Technology Conference is expected to be held in Xuzhou from August 21-22. With the theme of "Innovation-Driven, Green Future," the conference will focus on discussions and exchanges on cutting-edge battery technologies, the latest progress in new battery equipment, solid-state battery technology materials and equipment, sodium-ion battery application technologies and implementation prospects, and research progress in lightweight, high-energy-density materials for batteries. SMM and its co-organizer, Jiangsu New Chunxing Resource Recycling Co., Ltd., sincerely invite battery manufacturing enterprises and their related supporting enterprises to discuss collaborative development mechanisms, address trade changes through technological breakthroughs, and jointly draw up a blueprint for the high-quality and sustainable development of the battery industry! Jiangsu New Chunxing Resource Recycling Co., Ltd. hereby extends a warm invitation to gather at this industry summit event. Let us stand shoulder to shoulder, jointly draw up a development blueprint, and work together to propel the battery industry towards a more prosperous, green, and sustainable future. Click on the registration form now to easily complete your conference registration and jointly witness and participate in this extraordinary and far-reaching industry event, creating a brilliant new chapter together! Jiangsu New Chunxing Resource Recycling Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as New Chunxing) is an enterprise with a 46-year history specializing in the recycling and utilization of waste lead-acid batteries to produce secondary lead. Its main products include secondary refined lead, cable sheath alloy lead, and lead-acid battery series alloy lead. New Chunxing has over 10 enterprises in Xuzhou, Wuxi, and Chongqing in China, as well as in Thailand, Pakistan, and the UAE abroad, becoming the world's largest single entity in the comprehensive utilization of waste lead-acid batteries. The Xuzhou company alone has the capacity to recycle and dispose of 850,000 mt of waste lead-acid batteries annually and produce 550,000 mt of secondary lead. The company has been successively listed as one of the first batch of national pilot demonstration units for circular economy, a national demonstration base for "urban mines", a national torch characteristic industrial base, a key project construction unit for the national "12th Five-Year Plan" on Hazardous Waste Pollution Prevention and Control, and a national "green factory". Jiangsu New Chunxing Resource Recycling Co., Ltd. was the first to pass the environmental protection inspections conducted by the Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) and meet the Access Conditions for the Secondary Lead Industry jointly issued by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) and the MEE. It also complies with the MIIT's announcement on the Standard Conditions for the Secondary Lead Industry. The company boasts a national-level enterprise technology center and a provincial-level engineering technology research center. In 2020, it was awarded the title of "National Advanced Collective in the Non-Ferrous Metals Industry" by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security and the China Non-Ferrous Metals Industry Association. It is the only enterprise in the secondary lead industry to have been selected for several consecutive years as an "energy efficiency leader" among key energy-consuming industries by the MIIT and as a Grade A enterprise in the performance classification of key industries during heavy pollution weather by the Ministry of Ecology and Environment. In 2021, it was recognized by the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) as a key enterprise for the comprehensive utilization of bulk solid waste. In 2022, it won two first prizes and one second prize for provincial and ministerial-level scientific and technological progress. The independently developed "Green and Low-Carbon Recycling Technology for Waste Lead-Acid Batteries" was included in the "National Catalogue of Advanced and Applicable Process Technologies and Equipment for Comprehensive Utilization of Industrial Resources (2023 Edition)" by the MIIT and three other ministries and commissions. In 2023, it once again earned the title of "energy efficiency leader" in the secondary lead industry and was awarded the title of Leading Enterprise for Green Development in Jiangsu Province (the highest level of environmental credit in Jiangsu) in the same year. Jiangsu New Chunxing Resource Recycling Co., Ltd. is a vice president unit of the China Association of Circular Economy, a vice president unit of the Recycled Metals Branch of the China Non-Ferrous Metals Industry Association, a vice chairman unit of the Battery Branch of the China Electrical Equipment Industry Association, and a vice president unit of the Jiangsu Association of Circular Economy. ◆ Contact Information ◆ Gong Wei 15152014103 Long press to scan the QR code and register immediately 2025 SMM Global Battery Technology Conference

The CLNB 2025 (10th) New Energy Industry Expo, hosted by Shanghai Metals Market (SMM), will be grandly held at the Suzhou International Expo Center from April 16 to 18, 2025. Concurrent with the exhibition, there will be 1 main forum and 11 sub-forums, attended by government leaders, academicians from the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Chinese Academy of Engineering, domestic and overseas scientists, foreign guests from dozens of countries, and leading entrepreneurs from various industries. Witness the gathering of industry leaders, delve into core technologies, listen to experts' insights, interpret market trends, and focus on key issues in Suzhou. This expo covers 6 major exhibition areas, with over 1,300 domestic and overseas exhibitors showcasing the entire industry chain of batteries, including power batteries, consumer batteries, ESS, raw materials, equipment, battery recycling, and new energy vehicles, power tools, electric drives, and the low-altitude economy in the power exhibition area, providing a one-stop exhibition experience. Click to fill out the registration form and register immediately to discuss the future development of the new energy industry with industry elites. We look forward to your arrival and joining SMM in this grand feast of the new energy industry. At this expo, Trinasolar will make a grand appearance, collaborating with peers in the new energy industry to share development opportunities and jointly outline a bright future for new energy. How can the non-ferrous metals industry break through? The golden window has arrived! The "High-Quality Development Implementation Plan for the Copper Industry (2025-2027)" issued by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and ten other departments highlights the goal of promoting green and intelligent development of the industry. The document states that by the end of 2025, all copper smelting capacities in key areas for air pollution prevention and control will complete environmental performance grade A upgrades. Internationally, ongoing conflicts and tensions in the geopolitical arena show no significant easing. Under the pressure of "internal competition and external blockades," how can the non-ferrous metals industry break through? At the recently held CCIE 2025 SMM (20th) Copper Conference and Copper Industry Expo, Ouyang Huasheng, pre-sales technical manager for distribution components at Trinasolar China, delved into the deep integration of power market reform and low-carbon development in the copper industry, bringing new ideas and opportunities for the transformation and development of the copper industry under the new policy environment. Power Market Reform: A Key Driver for Low-Carbon Transformation in the Copper Industry In recent years, with the advancement of the "dual carbon" goals, power market reform has continued to deepen, presenting both challenges and opportunities for the energy-intensive copper industry. Ouyang Huasheng pointed out that power market reform has broken the traditional power supply model, building a more flexible, efficient, and clean power market system. In this system, copper enterprises can obtain more diversified energy supplies through market mechanisms, especially renewable energy, providing strong support for reducing carbon emissions and achieving green transformation in the copper industry. Under the traditional power supply model, energy costs accounted for a high proportion of copper enterprises' expenses, with a single energy structure and high dependence on fossil fuels like coal, resulting in significant carbon emission pressures. After power market reform, the market share of renewable energy generation has continued to expand, and the price advantages of clean energy such as wind and solar power have gradually emerged. Copper enterprises can directly purchase low-cost renewable energy through participation in power market transactions, not only reducing energy costs but also significantly cutting carbon emissions and enhancing their green competitiveness. Trinasolar Helps the Copper Industry Tackle Power Market Challenges Facing the complex situation brought by power market reform, copper enterprises encounter numerous challenges in energy management and technological innovation. Ouyang Huasheng stated that as a global leader in comprehensive PV ESS smart energy solutions, Trinasolar, with its profound technical expertise and rich practical experience in the PV field, can provide comprehensive support to the copper industry. In terms of technological innovation, leveraging over two decades of technical accumulation, Trinasolar has launched the Vertex N series modules based on the i-TOPCon and 210 advanced technology platforms. Thanks to their excellent low-light performance, Trinasolar's Vertex N TOPCon modules show significant advantages in power generation performance under daily low-light conditions in distributed PV, with single-watt power generation capability 5%-8.4% higher than BC. The feature of "more power generation in the morning and evening, less loss on cloudy days" perfectly meets the needs of distributed power stations under the current power market reform, further enhancing power generation revenue and gaining a first-mover advantage. Moving Forward Together, Opening a New Chapter in Low-Carbon Development for the Copper Industry Against the backdrop of increasing global low-carbon trade barriers, installing PV systems has shifted from a "cost item" to a "strategic investment" for copper enterprises, especially in the export sector, directly addressing EU carbon tariffs, carbon footprint certification, and other green barriers. By prioritizing the use of rooftops and idle factory land to build distributed power stations, copper enterprises can seize the strategic window of global copper trade restructuring in the next three years. Trinasolar can tailor distributed PV solutions for copper enterprises. By building distributed PV power stations on idle factory and industrial park sites, copper enterprises can achieve self-generation and self-consumption, increasing energy self-sufficiency and reducing reliance on the power grid. Meanwhile, Trinasolar's ESS solutions can effectively address the intermittency of renewable energy generation, ensuring stable energy supply and enhancing the energy management capabilities of enterprises. As power market reform continues to deepen and the "dual carbon" goals advance, the copper industry will embrace broader development prospects, and Trinasolar will continue to leverage its strengths to contribute more to the green transformation of the copper industry. [CLNB 2025—Hot Registration Ongoing] CLNB 2025 (10th) New Energy Industry Expo April 16 to 18, 2025 Suzhou International Expo Center

The Ministry of Ecology and Environment accepts applications for the production and use quotas of ozone-depleting substances for the year 2024 According to the information received by SMM, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment has recently accepted applications from 53 companies for the production and use quotas of ozone-depleting substances for the year 2024, in accordance with the relevant regulations of the People's Republic of China Atmospheric Pollution Prevention and Control Law, the Regulation on the Management of Ozone-Depleting Substances, and the Allocation Plan for the total quota of hydrofluorocarbons for the year 2024. Additionally, the Ministry has also accepted applications from 70 companies for the production and import quotas of hydrofluorocarbons for the year 2024.