To all relevant organizations: As the new round of global technological revolution and industrial transformation advances in depth, the non-ferrous metal processing industry is embracing critical opportunities for high-quality development. As a vital basic industry for the national economy, innovation in non-ferrous metal processing technologies and equipment upgrades hold great significance for driving the high-end, intelligent, and green development of the manufacturing sector. With its abundant mineral resources, solid industrial foundation, and unique regional advantages, West China has become a key cluster for the country’s non-ferrous metal processing industry, and the pace of technological innovation and industrial upgrading continues to accelerate. Against this backdrop, the "2026 China Mid-West Non-Ferrous Metal Industry Equipment and Technology Expo" will be grandly held at the Gansu International Convention and Exhibition Center from October 30 to November 1, 2026. Themed "Innovation-driven, Smart Future, Green Empowerment," this expo will focus on cutting-edge technologies, advanced equipment, and industry trends in the non-ferrous metal processing sector, aiming to create a high-level platform integrating technical exchanges, achievement displays, and business cooperation. The event will comprehensively showcase the latest achievements in non-ferrous metal smelting, intensive processing, intelligent manufacturing, energy conservation, and environmental protection, bringing together industry experts, enterprise leaders, and research institution representatives to jointly explore new paths and opportunities for industrial development. As a major industrial base in north-west China and a key period along the Belt and Road, Gansu is actively promoting the high-end, clustered, and green transformation of the non-ferrous metals industry. The hosting of this expo will not only inject new momentum into the high-quality development of the non-ferrous metal industry in the north-west region but also provide an important opportunity for industry peers from China and overseas to deepen cooperation and share a prosperous future. We sincerely invite experts, scholars, enterprise representatives, and industry peers from home and abroad in the non-ferrous metal processing sector to gather in Jincheng Lanzhou, jointly explore technological innovation, share development opportunities, and contribute to the transformation, upgrading, and sustainable development of China's non-ferrous metal processing industry. The Expo is scheduled for October 30 – November 1, 2026 at the Gansu International Convention and Exhibition Center. Relevant matters are hereby notified as follows: I. Expo Theme Green Smart Manufacturing · Innovation-driven · Coordinated Development II. Date and Venue Date: October 30 – November 1, 2026 Venue: Gansu International Convention and Exhibition Center III. Organizational Structure Organizers: Gansu Provincial Society for Metals Shaanxi Provincial Society for Metals Shanxi Provincial Society for Metals Henan Provincial Society for Metals Sichuan Provincial Society for Metals Gansu Provincial Mining Federation Co-organizers: Northwest Research Institute of Mining and Metallurgy Baiyin Nonferrous Group Co., Ltd. Jiuquan Iron and Steel (Group) Co., Ltd. Jinchuan Group Co., Ltd. Supporters: Lanzhou Engineering & Research Institute of Nonferrous Metallurgy Co., Ltd. Gansu Provincial Nonferrous Metals Geological Exploration Bureau Lanzhou University of Technology Chalco Lanzhou Aluminum Co., Ltd. Gansu Ferroalloy Association Jinhui Mining Co., Ltd. IV. Concurrent Events: 2026 China Mid-West Aluminum Industry Expo 2026 China Mid-West Casting & Die Casting, Forging, Heat Treatment & Industrial Furnace Expo V. Exhibition Scope: Non-ferrous metal raw materials: Nickel, vanadium, titanium, chromium, tungsten, copper, aluminum, magnesium, zinc, lead, manganese, zirconium, molybdenum, silicon, antimony, tin, tantalum, indium, and other non-ferrous metal ore products and raw materials, magnetic materials, rare and rare-earth materials, precious metal materials, and various alloy materials; Non-ferrous metal products: Copper products (tubes, sheets & plates, sheets, bars, strips, flats and their alloy products, etc.); aluminum products (aluminum alloy profiles, tubes, bars, sheets & plates, strips, foils, aluminum sheets, aluminum ingots, etc.); titanium alloy products; magnesium alloy products; powder metallurgy products, etc.; Non-ferrous metal mining technology and equipment: Non-ferrous mining exploration, extraction, and beneficiation equipment, filtration equipment, powder processing equipment, construction and transportation equipment, etc.; Non-ferrous metal smelting technology and equipment: Smelting furnaces, refining equipment, smelting pumps and valves, filtration equipment, conveying equipment, heat exchange equipment, gas-based acid production equipment, corrosion-resistant equipment, hydrometallurgy, electrolysis equipment, large power rectifier power supply, electrolytic cells, extraction equipment, etc.; Non-ferrous metal processing technology and equipment: Melting, heating, hot and cold rolling, extrusion, drawing, straightening, shearing, casting equipment, etc.; Non-ferrous metal environmental protection equipment: Recycling equipment, energy-saving and emission-reduction equipment; Non-ferrous metal automation control equipment: Instruments and meters, packaging equipment, surface treatment equipment, etc.; Auxiliary materials for non-ferrous metal production: Chemicals, solvents, refractory materials, catalysts, gases, lubricants, etc. VI. Event Arrangements (I) Opening Ceremony: Speeches by leaders and guests; exhibition tour. (II) Theme Forums: 1. Forum on the Green Transformation Pathway for the Metallurgical Industry Under the "Dual Carbon" Goals 2. Forum on Smart Factories Empowering Metal Processing Upgrades 3. Application of Digital Twin Technology in Smelting/Casting/Heat Treatment Processes 4. Building the Non-Ferrous Metal Supply Chain Along the Belt and Road 5. Frontier Forum on Green, Low-Carbon, and Intelligent Smelting 6. Focusing on Technological Innovation and Intelligent Upgrading in the Metallurgical Industry Under the "Dual Carbon" Goals (III) Expo Exhibition Setup: October 28–29, 2026 Exhibition Dates: October 30 – November 1, 2026 Venue: Gansu International Convention and Exhibition Center VII. Participants The China Mid-West Non-Ferrous Metal Industry Equipment and Technology Expo, centered on "high-end, green, and regionalized" themes, will precisely invite large smelters, equipment manufacturers and technology suppliers, experts and scholars from universities and research institutes, professionals focused on new materials, new processes, and new technologies for non-ferrous metals, aerospace and national defense sectors, automotive and rail transit, construction and home furnishings, local government agencies, industry associations, and chambers of commerce, enterprises involved in aluminum semis import and export trade, as well as logistics, warehousing, and supply chain management companies. Covering multiple sectors such as equipment manufacturers, research institutions, end-use applications, government bodies, and trade service providers, this will form a diverse group of professional attendees and promote industry exchange and cooperation. VIII. Publicity and Promotion Before, during, and after the event, publicity and coverage will be carried out through platforms such as the official website, official account, Baidu promotion, WeChat Video, Douyin, Kuaishou, Weibo, Xiaohongshu, and Zhihu. The expo’s opening ceremony is planned to be widely promoted via a full live broadcast on the Video platform.

Chihong Zinc & Germanium stated on its investor interaction platform that the company, together with Chinalco Group, Aluminum Corporation of China (Chalco), Yunnan Copper, and Chalco Capital, jointly established Chalco Qianxing to create a rare metals industry chain extension platform. Chalco Qianxing's daily operations will strictly adhere to the basic principle of "equal shares, equal rights, and equal responsibilities." All investors will enjoy equal dividend rights according to their respective shareholding ratios, and will also enjoy priority subscription rights for corresponding proportions of capital increases in accordance with laws and regulations. Leveraging strategic synergy and resource complementarity with Chalco Qianxing, the company can sustainably consolidate its core competitive position in the upstream of the germanium industry chain. Simultaneously, by holding a 20% stake in Chalco Qianxing, the company can sustainably share in the operating income and equity appreciation of Chalco Group's various rare metals extending to high-value-added downstream sectors, and accelerate its entry into other strategic metals besides germanium, leveraging and sharing the advantages of group-based operations and the synergistic advantages of different rare metal materials industries.

SMM, July 23: To deepen exchanges within the zinc industry, smooth industrial information channels, and accurately grasp development trends and market dynamics, an SMM team—Geng Zhiyao, Senior Analyst for Copper, Lead & Zinc; Li Hanyu, Senior Analyst for Zinc; and Dai Junxiu, Senior Business Manager— visited Yunnan Chihong Zn & Ge Co., Ltd. on July 23 for discussions and was warmly received by the company’s leadership. During the talks, the two sides conducted in-depth discussions on topics including the zinc raw material supply landscape, smelting capacity changes in and outside China, zinc price operating logic, and downstream demand evolution trends. They also exchanged views on issues such as mining cost control, zinc smelting process optimization, comprehensive recovery of associated rare and precious metals, green smelting upgrade pathways, overseas resource development opportunities, and industry cycle risk prevention. Leveraging industry big data, the SMM team shared their current supply-demand market assessments and medium to long-term industry outlook. Yunnan Chihong Zn & Ge, drawing on its resource presence both in and outside China and its entire industry chain operational practices, outlined its enterprise production and operating plans as well as its development ideas on technological innovation and green transformation. This visit established a strong communication platform. SMM gained on-the-ground understanding of the actual production and operating conditions of a leading zinc enterprise, enriching its frontline survey information; Yunnan Chihong Zn & Ge simultaneously obtained cutting-edge industry information to inform its daily production and operations. Both sides agreed to maintain ongoing communication and exchange, share industry information, and jointly support the high-quality, sustainable development of the zinc industry. About Yunnan Chihong Zn & Ge Co., Ltd. Yunnan Chihong Zn & Ge Co., Ltd. (referred to as "Chihong Zn & Ge") is a tertiary-level operating enterprise under Chalco. Founded on July 18, 2000, its predecessor was the Yunnan Huize Lead-Zinc Mine, one of the 156 key construction projects under China’s First Five-Year Plan. Its affiliated Lanping Lead-Zinc Mine is a world-renowned lead-zinc mine, and both are important pillars of China’s lead and zinc industry. After 74 years of industrial accumulation and innovation empowerment, the company has continuously pursued advancements in resource security, technological innovation, green transformation, and industry chain extension. It has developed a complete industrial chain covering resource exploration, mining, beneficiation and smelting, deep processing, and comprehensive recovery. Its industrial footprint spans 7 provinces across 3 countries, with lead and zinc resource reserves, concentrate and refined product production, and overall competitive strength ranking first in China and fourth globally in the lead and zinc industry. The company is highly competitive within the industry: its mine C3 cost is in the top quartile, and its smelting C3 cost is in the top half of the industry. Multiple technical and economic indicators lead the sector, with its zinc beneficiation recovery rate, lead beneficiation recovery rate, lead crude smelting recovery rate, total electro-zinc smelting recovery rate, and zinc hydrometallurgical direct recovery rate all reaching world-class levels. Built 7 green mines and 6 green factories, with crude lead, electrolytic zinc, and electrolytic lead products rated as National Energy Efficiency "Pacesetters". It holds 1,381 valid patents, and multiple scientific research projects have been successively awarded the Yunnan Provincial Science and Technology Progress Special Prize and the National Science and Technology Progress Second Prize. It has undertaken key projects of the State Council SASAC's "Rejuvenation Action" and "Voyage Action", owns 10 national high-tech enterprises, and has been successively honored with titles such as "Advanced Grassroots Party Organization of Central State-Owned Enterprises" and "Nomination for the National Quality Award". SMM Contact Person: Geng Zhiyao Contact Number: 13818541149

1. HRC base price raised by 50 yuan/mt. 2. Pickled steel coil base price raised by 50 yuan/mt. 3. Cold-rolled coil base price raised by 50 yuan/mt. 4. Hot-dip galvanized sheet base price raised by 50 yuan/mt. 5. Alu-zinc and high-aluminum Zn-Al-Mg coated coil base price raised by 50 yuan/mt. 6. Color-coated sheet base price raised by 50 yuan/mt. 7. Chalco Zn-Al-Mg products base price raised by 50 yuan/mt. 8. Medium-thickness plates base price raised by 50 yuan/mt. 9. Silicon steel: base prices for both non-oriented and oriented grades raised by 50 yuan/mt. All the above adjustments are ex-tax prices. This adjustment takes effect from the date of issuance. The right of interpretation belongs to the Marketing Center of Shougang Group Co., Ltd. Notice is hereby given. Marketing Center of Shougang Group Co., Ltd. July 16, 2026

JPMorgan increased its stake in Aluminum Corporation of China (02600.HK) from 5.72% to 6.04% after acquiring 12.69 million H-shares on July 2. The transaction, valued at approximately HKD 93.99 million (USD 11.9 million), lifted the bank's total holding to about 239 million shares, according to a Hong Kong Stock Exchange filing.

Fathom Nickel (CSE: FNI) said Phase-2 drilling at its Gochager Lake project in Saskatchewan, Canada, identified two new zones of gabbro-hosted nickel-copper-cobalt mineralization, roughly 100 meters northeast and 150 meters southwest of the historic deposit. The intercepts, guided by borehole electromagnetic (BHEM) targeting, carried visible pentlandite and chalcopyrite in semi-massive to disseminated sulphides, consistent with the historic deposit style. With about two-thirds of the 3,000-meter program done, drilling is set to wrap by 30 June, with assays due in early August. Grades are not yet reported, so the result is a footprint expansion rather than a resource update; the August assays are the next catalyst for this North American magmatic-sulphide explorer.

As the global green transition and the “dual-carbon” goals continue to advance in depth, the nonferrous metals industry accelerated its pace of low-carbon, intelligent, and high-end upgrading. As a core industrial cluster, South China featured a complete industry chain, outstanding resource endowments, strong policy support, and robust development momentum. Hosted by SMM,was scheduled to be held in Nanning, Guangxi, from September 9 to 11. Centering on five key themes—price trends, market trends, trade environment, policy direction, and low-carbon technologies—the conference aimed to build a high-end platform for industry exchange and cooperation. Guangdong Hongmingchang Technology Co., Ltd. sincerely invited industry peers from all sectors to gather in Nanning to make the event a success, jointly promote technological innovation and industrial transformation, help enterprises seize opportunities and address challenges, and jointly advance the high-quality development of the nonferrous metals industry. Clickto register for attendance now! Guangdong Hongmingchang Technology Co., Ltd. was established in 2023 and was a technology-driven enterprise deeply engaged in the entire aluminum industry chain and expanding into markets in and outside China. Leveraging the industrial advantages of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, the company adhered to professional, honest, and efficient service standards, providing one-stop aluminum product solutions for industrial manufacturing, construction and building materials, renewable resources, and equipment supporting industries. Main Products A full range of aluminum semis, including aluminum ingot, aluminum billet, aluminum extrusion, aluminum scrap, and aluminum processing equipment. The company established a standardized quality control system, strictly controlling quality, specifications, and delivery lead times. It offered both spot supply and customized services to meet clients’ diverse needs such as raw material procurement, recycling and reuse, and equipment supporting. In 2026, the company established a professional warehousing base in Linyi, Shandong, focusing on two major businesses: intelligent sorting of secondary aluminum and finished aluminum trading . It worked in close synergy with Chalco Group’s Linyi industrial base to build an integrated secondary aluminum industrial platform of “recycling—intelligent sorting—finished product sales,” ensuring stable supply for Chalco’s secondary aluminum projects and enterprises in surrounding areas of Shandong, and promoting intelligent and standardized upgrading of the local secondary metals industry. Relying on a complete supply chain and a comprehensive logistics network, its business covered the whole country and expanded into the Southeast Asian market, winning long-term trust from clients in and outside China with stable supply and rapid response. Upholding the business philosophy of “quality first, customer foremost, innovation for long-term success,” the company integrated upstream and downstream resources and improved industry services, striving to become a leading integrated service provider for the aluminum industry chain in China with an international reach, and to create new industry opportunities together with partners. Contact Information Chang Xinhui 189 3910 0161 SMM Conference Contact Ding Weiquan 18029344837

Shougang Group has released its pricing policy for July 2026 sheets & plates, with prices for most products remaining flat compared to June 2026, while only grain-oriented silicon steel was raised. Shougang Group has released its pricing policy for July 2026 sheets & plates, using the "June 2026 Product Pricing Policy" as a baseline. The specific adjustments are as follows: 1. Base prices for HRC remain unchanged. 2. Base prices for pickled steel coils remain unchanged. 3. Base prices for cold-rolled steel coils remain unchanged. 4. Base prices for hot-dip galvanized sheets remain unchanged. 5. Base prices for galvalume and high-aluminum zinc-aluminum-magnesium coated coils remain unchanged. 6. Base prices for color-coated sheets remain unchanged. 7. Base prices for Chalco zinc-aluminum-magnesium products remain unchanged. 8. Base prices for medium-thickness plates remain unchanged. 9. Silicon steel: Base prices for non-oriented silicon steel remain unchanged, while base prices for grain-oriented silicon steel were raised by 300 yuan/mt. The above adjustments are all ex-tax prices. This adjustment takes effect from the date of issuance, and the right of interpretation rests with the Marketing Center of Shougang Co., Ltd. Notice is hereby given. Marketing Center of Shougang Co., Ltd. June 16, 2026

Chalco Zhengzhou Research Institute has actively responded to the requirements of Chalco Group's "3+4+4+4" scientific and technological innovation system, closely aligned with the "four special strengths" objectives and the "Digital-Intelligent New Chalco" development direction, and successfully developed the seventh-generation aluminum electrolysis pot control system. The system has achieved breakthroughs in key technical areas such as intelligent crust breaking, current distribution optimization, and online monitoring. By innovating material balance and energy balance algorithms, it has significantly enhanced three core capabilities: real-time perception of operating conditions, intelligent decision-making response, and precise control. In industrial application, the new-generation pot control system has demonstrated notable advantages: the precision of alumina concentration control has been substantially improved, effectively ensuring the long-term stable operation of electrolysis pots; current efficiency has achieved a breakthrough increase, providing key technical equipment support for aluminum enterprises to realize stable and high production as well as reduced energy consumption. Recently, Chalco Zhengzhou Research Institute reached a strategic cooperation with a key enterprise in the Xinjiang region and signed a supply agreement for 240 pot control systems, a move that will further accelerate the intelligent transformation of the aluminum electrolysis industry.

Dear Customers: CITIC Dicastal Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "CITIC Dicastal") will hold an aluminum ingot competitive procurement event in late June 2026. This procurement will be conducted on the Anhuida bidding platform of SMM Trading Center. The relevant matters are hereby announced as follows: I. Event Details • Event Time: late June 2026 (specific time to be notified later) • Event Initiator: CITIC Dicastal Co., Ltd. • Bidding Mechanism: Reverse bidding (initiated by the purchaser, the lowest bid wins) II. Procurement Target Details • Procurement Target: 99.8 aluminum ingot , AL ≥ 99.8%, FE ≤ 0.1, etc. • Brand Scope: brands such as Chalco, Weiqiao, Mengtai, Chuangyuan, Jinlian, Huomei Hongjun, Qingtongxia, Yulin, Baihe, etc. • Total Procurement Volume: 300 mt for the first session • Bid Quantity: 150 mt or 300 mt • Delivery Method: Delivered to the factory (Qinhuangdao, Hebei province) • Pricing Basis: SMM A00 aluminum average price on the bidding day + X (the best price wins) • Bidding Time: 9:30–10:00 on the bidding day • Payment Terms: Payment within 3 days after goods receipt; the seller must issue a VAT invoice in the month of delivery. III. Supplier Qualification Requirements and Instructions (I) Enterprise Qualifications Basic Requirements: Established for no less than 2 years; registered capital not less than RMB 10 million (paid-in); Manufacturers must provide a business license, IATF 16949 quality system standard certification, and a pollutant discharge permit; traders must provide a business license and proof of actual business operations. (II) Enterprise Access Suppliers must complete the following three access procedures simultaneously to obtain bidding eligibility: 1. Platform Certification: Complete registration and qualification certification on the Anhuida trading platform; 2. Supplier Onboarding: Pass the supplier access review on the CITIC Dicastal management platform and complete onboarding; 3. Fund Clearing Signing: Sign the Anhuida platform service agreement and activate the "Clearing Express" fund clearing function. (III) Trading Rules Participating enterprises must accept and comply with the trading center's trading rules for the bidding platform. For details of the trading rules, please refer to . IV. Registration and Inquiries Event Platform: () Contact for Inquiries: Han Ning: 15921865909 Wang Hanbing: 18017326572 We sincerely invite suppliers with the appropriate qualifications to actively participate and jointly build a fair, efficient, and transparent supply chain ecosystem! SMM Trading Center June 15, 2026