►New Advances in Magnesium Materials and Processes ►Development and Application of New-Type Low-Cost, High-Strength, Corrosion-Resistant Magnesium Alloys ►Stainless Magnesium Technology: R&D Progress from Alloy Materials to Semi-Solid Processes, R&D and Application of Stainless Magnesium Alloys ►Hefei • Great “Magnesium” Chaohu — Building a First-Class Magnesium Industry Ecosystem in China ►R&D Progress and Current Industrialisation Status of Magnesium-Based Materials and Products at Baowu Magnesium ►Haitian Magnesium Alloy Injection Molding Technology and Market Outlook ►Magnesium from an International Perspective: The Transformation from a Cost-Driven Bulk Commodity to a Strategic Engineering Material ►: Focusing on the New Cycle of Supply and Demand for Magnesium Metal and Downstream Applications — Outlook for the Magnesium Market in 2026

[Dual Momentum in the Magnesium Industry: Coordinated Empowerment of New Development Through Salt Lake Resource Security and Breakthroughs in End-Use Applications] As one of the lightest known structural metallic materials, magnesium combines outstanding properties such as light weight, high strength, and high thermal conductivity, making it a core strategic material supporting industrial upgrading in sectors such as automotive lightweighting and new energy materials. China’s magnesium industry is advancing on two fronts, simultaneously promoting breakthroughs in end-use application technologies and securing raw material supply, overcoming bottlenecks in industrial development and supporting the high-quality development of the magnesium industry.

[Magnesium Alloys Lead New Quality Productive Forces, Hydrogen Storage Goes Global + Vehicle Weight Reduction Reaches New Peaks] China’s magnesium alloy sector achieved two major breakthroughs, demonstrating the strong capabilities of indigenous innovation. On the one hand, a large-scale magnesium-based solid-state hydrogen storage device equipped with proprietary technology was successfully loaded at Shanghai Waigaoqiao Port and shipped to Malaysia, addressing longstanding pain points in traditional hydrogen storage and transportation and filling a gap in international maritime transport technology. On the other hand, the semi-solid injection-molded magnesium alloy seat frame assembly of FAW Hongqi was successfully installed, marking a key upgrade in vehicle lightweighting, with significant weight reduction achieved for each assembly. Spanning the two core fields of hydrogen storage and transportation and vehicle lightweighting, these achievements accelerated the scaled-up application of the magnesium alloy industry.

[SMM Express] According to reports, recently, LK Group and Zhejiang Chengcheng Technology Co., Ltd. along with its wholly-owned subsidiary Anhui Chengcheng Automotive Technology Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "Chengcheng Technology") reached an important strategic cooperation, purchasing more than ten large intelligent die-casting units from LK in one go. The models cover multiple specifications from 1600T to 3500T, with batch deliveries starting from April 2026. This bulk purchase marks a comprehensive deepening of the cooperative relationship between the two parties, and will also provide solid technical and equipment support for Chengcheng Technology's large-scale, high-grade production in the field of automotive lightweight parts.

[SMM News] According to reports, L.K. Group recently reached an important strategic cooperation with Zhejiang Chengcheng Technology Co., Ltd. and its wholly-owned subsidiary Anhui Chengcheng Automotive Technology Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "Chengcheng Technology"), placing a one-time order for more than ten large-scale intelligent die-casting units from L.K. Group. The models cover multiple specifications ranging from 1,600T to 3,500T, with batch deliveries scheduled to begin from April 2026. This bulk procurement marks a comprehensive deepening of the cooperative relationship between the two parties and will provide solid technical and equipment support for Chengcheng Technology's large-scale, high-grade production in the field of automotive lightweight parts.

Against the backdrop of the global automotive industry's accelerated transition toward electrification, intelligence, and low-carbon development, the ASCC 2025 SMM (7th) SMM Automotive Supply Chain Conference & New Material Application Summit will be held from September 3-5, 2025 in Wuhan, Hubei Province . Themed "Dual Circulation at Home and Abroad, Seeking Global Development," this conference will focus on cutting-edge industry trends. It will bring together representatives from global mainstream automakers, leading parts enterprises, and research institutions to engage in in-depth discussions on hot topics such as innovations in three-electric technologies, lightweight material applications, and supply chain globalization. Through diverse formats including thematic seminars and technical exhibitions, the event aims to establish an industrial collaborative innovation platform and contribute to building a more resilient automotive supply chain system. Here, SMM jointly with Fenan Aluminum Industry Co., Ltd. cordially invites industry peers to participate, working together to promote the green and low-carbon transformation of the automotive industry and foster win-win cooperation in the global industry chain. Click the registration form to sign up now. We look forward to meeting you at the conference. Fenan Aluminum Industry Co., Ltd. , established in 1988, specializes in the R&D, production, and manufacturing of aluminum alloy products. Its product portfolio includes industrial aluminum semis, special aluminum semis, 3C consumer electronics aluminum semis, and lightweight automotive aluminum precision processing products. The company operates three production sites: in south China—Fuzhou, Fujian; north China—Jiaozuo, Henan; and western China—Ziyang, Sichuan. It also houses the Fenan Business School and Fenan Aluminum Technology Research Institute, which comprises specialized research centers for special alloy (military) products, automotive lightweighting, PV mounting brackets, 3C consumer electronics aluminum semis, and curtain walls. With over 30 years of expertise in researching new aluminum and aluminum alloy processes and technologies, it provides customers with integrated aluminum product solutions spanning R&D, design, production, and service. Main products: battery trays, battery module end plates, liquid cooling plates, sill beams, bumper beams, auto body structural components, and 3C consumer electronics aluminum semis. Contact Lijie Liao 147 5992 5917 Click here to join the ASCC 2025 SMM (7th) Automotive Supply Chain Conference now SMM Conference Contact Kexin Lou 190 6801 9380 loukexin@smm.cn

Anhui Xiongbang Die Casting Co., Ltd. held a production launch ceremony in the morning. This marks the completion of Wencan Group's new production site layout in Central China, demonstrating its determination and strength in the global automotive lightweighting revolution. The factory is of a grand scale, covering an area of over 135,000 m² with a construction area of 116,000 m², making it the largest factory in terms of single-building construction area within Wencan Group. The factory is fully equipped, capable of producing 28 sets of large-scale intelligent die-casting units, 250 machining centers, 200 high-end robots, and 50 fully automated production lines, becoming the most automated, intelligent, and digitized factory among Wencan Group's smart factories.

At the 2025 SMM (2nd) Global Renewable Metal Industry Chain Summit - Main Forum hosted by SMM Information & Technology Co., Ltd., Allen Cui, Director of SMM Nonferrous Consulting, shared insights on the topic of "Prospects for the Development of the Global Secondary Metal Industry."

June 16-17, Hyatt Regency Bangkok Sukhumvit, Bangkok, Thailand In recent years, Southeast Asia has gradually emerged as a crucial link in the global automotive industry, leveraging its unique geographical advantages, abundant resources, and vast consumer market, which harbor rich supply and demand opportunities. As a regional leader, Thailand has attracted the attention of numerous Chinese NEV manufacturers. Since 2012, SAIC has collaborated with the Charoen Pokphand Group to establish a production site in Thailand, followed by the subsequent entry of Chinese automakers such as Great Wall Motor, BYD, and Neta Auto into the market. Meanwhile, power battery enterprises like Gotion High-tech and SVOLT Energy Technology, as well as parts companies like Exceed Precision, have also set up factories in Thailand, further promoting the coordinated development of the industry chain. Against this backdrop, the 2025 SMM 2nd Southeast Asia Automotive Supply Chain Conference will be held in Bangkok. We sincerely invite industry elites to jointly explore these challenges and opportunities and work together to drive the prosperity and development of the automotive industry in Southeast Asia and beyond. At this significant juncture, Press Metal International Ltd. will attend the conference as an exhibitor. We cordially invite industry peers, both new and old, to participate in the 2025 SMM Southeast Asia (Thailand) Automotive Supply Chain Conference. Click on the registration form to register immediately. We look forward to meeting you at the conference and jointly promoting the healthy and sustainable development of the automotive industry! Booth No.: A09 Press Metal International Ltd. boasts a production capacity of 230,000 mt for aluminum extrusion processing. It owns manufacturing subsidiaries such as PMB Aluminium, PMB Yixin, and PMBAlu-minium Sdn. Bhd. (PMBA), as well as overseas sales and service offices in the UK, Australia, the US, Malaysia, Vietnam, and other locations, providing one-stop aluminum extrusion processing solutions to global customers. The Press Metal International industry chain encompasses alloy R&D, mold design and development, aluminum billet melting and casting, extrusion, surface treatment, and precision processing. It can develop 1-series, 5-series, 6-series, and 7-series alloy materials, produce various special-shaped large-section extrusions, and meet the product application needs of multiple industries, including automotive lightweighting, marine engineering and shipping, and 3C electronics. The company adopts standardized management and third-party evaluation systems, having successively introduced the ISO9001 quality management system, ISO14001 environmental management system, ISO45001 occupational health and safety management system, ISO50001 energy management system, established an engineering center and a nationally recognized laboratory, and introduced digital management systems such as SAP/MES/QMS/WMS, providing a solid foundation for sustainable business development. Meanwhile, the company has established corresponding quality management systems tailored to the needs of different industries, such as IATF16949 for the automotive sector and certifications from six major classification societies (China, Japan, UK, France, US, Norway) for the shipping sector. Conference Contact Person Lou Kexin loukexin@smm.cn

June 16-17, Hyatt Regency Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, Bangkok, Thailand In recent years, Southeast Asia has gradually become a crucial link in the global automotive industry, leveraging its unique geographical advantages, abundant resources, and vast consumer market, which are rich in supply and demand opportunities. As a regional leader, Thailand has attracted the attention of many Chinese NEV manufacturers. Since 2012, SAIC has collaborated with the Charoen Pokphand Group to establish a production site in Thailand, followed by the subsequent entry of Chinese automakers such as Great Wall Motor, BYD, and Neta Auto into the market. Meanwhile, power battery enterprises like Gotion High-tech and SVOLT Energy Technology, as well as parts companies such as Jingcheng Engineering, have also set up factories in Thailand, further promoting the coordinated development of the industry chain. Against this backdrop, the 2025 SMM 2nd Southeast Asia Automotive Supply Chain Conference will be held in Bangkok. We sincerely invite industry elites to jointly explore these challenges and opportunities and work together to drive the prosperity and development of the automotive industry in Southeast Asia and beyond. At this significant moment, Wuxi Xinan Technology Co., Ltd., as an exhibitor, will attend the conference in full force. We sincerely invite industry colleagues, both new and old, to participate in the 2025 SMM Southeast Asia (Thailand) Automotive Supply Chain Conference. Click on the registration form to register immediately. We look forward to meeting you at the conference and jointly promoting the healthy and sustainable development of the automotive industry! Booth No.: A07 Innovation-Driven, Quality-Oriented, Environmentally Friendly Wuxi Xinan Technology Co., Ltd. has been deeply engaged in the R&D and production of aluminum alloy automotive parts for nearly two decades. It possesses processes such as aluminum alloy gravity casting, low-pressure casting, and high-pressure casting, as well as precision machining and automated assembly capabilities. The company has formed a series of key core technologies and owns a complete process flow system from mold development to product manufacturing. Starting from the automated forming, processing, and assembly of traditional fuel turbocharger and hybrid system turbocharger parts, Xinan has continuously explored new business models in the automotive lightweight manufacturing sector represented by fuel cell motor casings and AMT transmission casings for the new energy industry. Simultaneously, it has expanded into aluminum alloy parts for the electrical industry, continuously innovating manufacturing processes and extending key product lines. Conference Contact Person Lv Junlei lvjunlei@smm.cn