[SMM Magnesium Weekly Review: Tight Supply and Recovering Demand Drove Magnesium Prices Steadily Higher This Week, Breaking 17,500] This week, China's magnesium industry chain as a whole held up well. On the raw material side, the dolomite market remained stable. Part of the suspended output in core production areas was supplemented by supply from surrounding regions, while stable operating rates at downstream primary magnesium smelting plants supported demand and the supply-demand balance. Affected by rising crude oil prices, subsequent delivered prices may rise slightly. The magnesium ingot market stayed firm, and both production and sales in major producing areas were strong. Geopolitical disruptions pushed up energy expectations, prompting producers to hold back sales and tightening supply. Rigid downstream demand, export order lock-ins, and a boost from industry conferences jointly drove magnesium prices higher. Offshore quotations were adjusted in line with ex-factory prices, and although bidding-based shipment prices were low at the beginning of the week, they rebounded later, while new orders declined. Magnesium powder remained firm, supported by higher magnesium ingot prices, while increased operating rates at magnesium plants ensured supply and both domestic and overseas demand recovered. The magnesium alloy market also stayed strong, with stable operating rates at top-tier enterprises, new capacity coming on stream, and downstream end-use demand being released, supported by ample orders and a supply-demand balance.

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Powering the Core Journey! OFweek 2026 (10th Annual) Industry Annual Conference is set for a major upgrade and will make its debut at the AsiaWorld-Expo in Hong Kong (Main Forum, Hall 8) from March 11-12, 2026 . This annual conference will be held concurrently with TBSA 2026 (2026 Asia International and Exhibition), covering an exhibition area of over 22,000 square meters. It will attract more than 350 global exhibitors and over 20,000 international professional visitors. Over 150 industry leaders will gather to explore cutting-edge trends in the battery industry, connect global resources, and jointly create a new industrial landscape. Two major events will also be held concurrently: the Weike Cup·OFweek 2025 (8th Annual) Industry Awards Ceremony, and the launch event of the "Involution Ebbs, Innovation Gathers Strength: 2026 China Lithium Battery Industry Panorama Blue Book" (including the release of rankings), integrating exhibitions, high-end conferences, and industry awards. Global renowned enterprises such as Power, Lead Intelligent Equipment, Materials, BTR, Reasolid New Material, Bosch Rexroth, Jingshi, Zhongke Shenlan Huize, and WELION New Energy will gather at this grand event to share insights and jointly promote a new pattern of high-quality development across the industry chain. Three Special Sessions: Decoding Cutting-Edge Trends and Growth Opportunities As an annual barometer for the lithium battery industry, this conference, centered around the theme of "Technological Breakthroughs - Intelligent Manufacturing Upgrades - Market Outlook," will feature three special sessions on Technology and Applications, "Intelligent Manufacturing," and Solid-State Batteries . It will focus on pathways for technological implementation, delve into intelligent manufacturing and cost-reduction and efficiency-enhancement solutions, and provide insights into solid-state battery technology roadmaps to help secure a leading position in next-generation battery technologies. Two major launch events will be held concurrently: ▲ BTR New Product Launch Event : The anode leader unveils innovative products, showcasing groundbreaking technologies and achievements; ▲ Launch Event of the "2026 Lithium Battery Industry Panorama Blue Book" : Exclusive release of industry data, policy interpretations, and future trend forecasts, providing a comprehensive overview for industrial decision-making. A Top-Tier Lineup Assembled: Sneak Peek at the Agenda Contact Us Business Cooperation: Ms. Jiao Tel: 19168597392 Email: Market Cooperation/Media Cooperation: Ms. Yi Tel: 19925234597 Email: yiguandi@ofweek.com

On February 28, the Annual Conference on Humanoid Robots and Embodied Intelligence Standardization (HEIS) was held in Beijing. As the inaugural conference since the establishment of the Technical Committee for Humanoid Robots and Embodied Intelligence Standardization under the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) in December 2025, the event brought together government representatives, enterprises, research institutions, and investors to discuss industrial standardization.

[SMM Silicon-Based PV Morning Conference Summary] Silicon Metal: Post-Chinese New Year, the market exhibited strong wait-and-see sentiment, with silicon enterprise offers remaining basically stable compared to pre-holiday levels. Yesterday, SMM assessed oxygen-blown #553 silicon in east China at 9,200-9,400 yuan/mt and #441 silicon at 9,300-9,600 yuan/mt. The most-traded futures contract fluctuated near 8,350-8,450 yuan/mt, while some futures-spot traders saw their spot-futures price spread quotes strengthen slightly. On the first trading day after the holiday, market activity was dominated by inquiries, with limited spot transaction volumes. Silicone: Yesterday's transaction price stood at 13,800-14,000 yuan/mt, holding steady from pre-holiday levels. During the Chinese New Year holiday, demand remained stagnant. Post-holiday, as downstream plants resumed operations and the first wave of rigid restocking demand gradually emerged, coupled with low operating rates on the supply side and the upcoming silicone monomer industry conference in Zhejiang from late February to early March, silicone prices are still expected to rise.

[Silicon Metal and Downstream Sectors See Widespread Production Cuts in February; Post-Chinese New Year Recovery Under Scrutiny] Supply and demand both contracted in February, with the balance expected to be tight or show slight destocking. The Chinese New Year holiday is about to end, and post-holiday market activity is primarily characterized by tentative inquiries. Attention is focused on the pace of production resumption at major plants after the holiday, as well as changes in capital sentiment.

[SMM Magnesium Morning Conference Summary: Domestic Magnesium Market Remained Stable Before Chinese New Year, Primary Magnesium and Magnesium Alloy Prices Stabilized in the Short Term] Yesterday, domestic primary magnesium market quotations remained stable. As the Chinese New Year approached, smelters showed a weak willingness to sell. Pre-holiday stockpiling for domestic trade was largely completed downstream, and spot transactions were sluggish, with most deals being futures orders. In foreign trade, forward tender orders for delivery by the end of March had already been initiated in the first half of the month. It is expected that primary magnesium prices will remain stable within the range of 16,400 yuan/mt before the Chinese New Year. Magnesium alloy market prices were also steady, with mainstream tax-inclusive ex-factory prices at 18,600-18,800 yuan/mt and FOB prices at $2,600-2,650/mt. Enterprises had completed raw material stockpiling and maintained normal production, while downstream die-casting and end-users were gradually entering holidays. Market supply and demand maintained a tight balance, and short-term price stability is expected to continue.

As a pivotal strategic cluster for China's wire and cable industry, North China has cultivated a 100-billion-yuan industry chain ecosystem leveraging its robust industrial foundation and policy advantages. However, compared to mature industrial belts like the Yangtze River Delta and Pearl River Delta regions, it still faces challenges such as insufficient coordination and room for innovation efficiency improvement. Against this backdrop, Shanghai Metals Market (SMM) will host the 2025 SMM (1st) North China Wire and Cable Industry Conference on August 8, 2025 in Ningjin, Hebei , themed " Converging Momentum in North China · Chaining Future Opportunities ". The event will unite enterprises across the entire industry chain including wire and cable, magnet wire, copper/aluminum conductors, and material equipment sectors to explore new development pathways. The conference focuses on three strategic directions: " Industrial Chain Synergy · Mutual Growth in the North ", " Intelligent Chain Integration · Green Energy Transformation ", and " Strategic Chain Collaboration · Global Competitive Cooperation " , aiming to advance resource integration, technological upgrading, and ecological construction within North China's wire and cable sector. Leveraging over a decade of industry expertise, SMM will establish a high-end communication platform to help enterprises seize market opportunities, strengthen industrial chain resilience, and inject new growth momentum into the high-quality development of wire and cable industries across North China and the entire nation. As the specially invited co-organizer , Ningjin County Wire and Cable Industry Association joins SMM in extending a warm invitation to industry peers. Join us in Ningjin, Hebei to co-write a new chapter for the industry! Click the registration form to sign up immediately - we look forward to meeting you at the conference. Ningjin County Wire and Cable Industry Association Established in 2006, Ningjin County Wire and Cable Industry Association operates under the leadership of the CPC Ningjin County Committee and the County Government, guided by the United Front Work Department and the County Federation of Industry and Commerce. It serves as a social organization connecting, regulating, and upgrading Ningjin's wire and cable industrial cluster while providing industry services. On September 15, 2021, the association held its general assembly for leadership transition. Currently headquartered on the first floor of Tianhecheng Building, Ningjin County, the association occupies 280㎡ of office space with 5 full-time staff. Its membership comprises 1 president unit, 17 executive vice president units, 41 vice president units, 20 governing council units, and 300 member units. The association functions as a communication platform for enterprises, an information collector, an advisor to county-level policy formulation, a bridge to national/provincial/municipal authorities and industry organizations, and a public service platform supporting industrial upgrading, high-quality development, and investment attraction in the county. In 2016, it was awarded the "Hebei Province Integration of Informatization and Industrialization Public Service Demonstration Platform" by Hebei Provincial Department of Industry and Information Technology, and has been recognized as an outstanding service platform for three consecutive years. 1. Association Overview Establishment Date: Ningjin County Wire and Cable Industry Association was established in 2006. Association Address: First floor, Tianhecheng Street, Ningjin County Association Personnel: President - Li Caizhang (Chairman of Hebei Wanfang Wire and Cable Group Co., Ltd.), Secretary General: Li Bo 4 office staff members, 32 external experts 2. Cultural System Vision - To be an authoritative service organization in the wire and cable industry Mission - To serve the high-quality development of the wire and cable industry Values - Sustainability, Integrity, Pragmatism 3. Core Work: Supporting the strong and cracking down on the weak, preparing for the establishment of training institutions, and building the Ningjin wire and cable brand. Click here to participate immediately 2025 SMM (First) North China Wire and Cable Industry Conference SMM Conference Contact Person Zhang Guolei 166 0190 0190 zhangguolei@smm.cn

As a crucial strategic cluster for China's wire and cable industry, North China has cultivated a 100-billion-level industry chain ecosystem by leveraging its robust industrial foundation and policy dividends. However, compared to mature industrial belts like the Yangtze River Delta and Pearl River Delta, it still faces challenges such as insufficient coordination and room for improving innovation efficiency. Against this backdrop, SMM (Shanghai Metals Market) will host the 2025 SMM (First) North China Wire and Cable IndustryZ3/> in Ningjin, Hebei on August 8, 2025 , under the theme of " Gathering Strength in North China · Chaining the Future ". The event will convene enterprises across the entire industry chain including wire and cable, magnet wire, copper/aluminum conductors, and material equipment to jointly explore new development pathwaysZ10/>The conference focuses on three strategic directions: " Industry Chain Synergy · Mutual Benefits in the North ", " Smart Chain Integration · Green Energy Transformation ", and " Strategic Chain Collaboration · Global Competition-Cooperation " , aiming to promote resource integration, technological upgrading, and ecological co-construction for North China's wire and cable sector. Leveraging over a decade of industry expertise, SMM will establish a high-end communication platform to help enterprises seize market opportunities, enhance industry chain resilience, and inject new momentum into the high-quality development of North China's and even the nation's wire and cable industry. SMM, together with Tianjin Xinhong Recycling Resources Co., Ltd. & Jiangxi Baoqi New Materials Technology Co., Ltd. & Jiangxi Xindehai New Materials Technology Co., Ltd. , sincerely invites industry peers to gather in Ningjin, Hebei, and jointly embark on a new chapter for the industry! Click Registration Form to register immediately. We look forward to meeting you at the conference. Tianjin Xinhong Recycling Resources Co., Ltd. , located in Ziya Circular Economy Industrial Park, Jinghai District, Tianjin, specializes in recycling of renewable resources, non-ferrous metal rolling processing, and metal products manufacturing. The company operates a 50,000-mt/year continuous casting and rolling production line for electrical copper rods. Since its establishment, it has adhered to innovation-driven development, introduced advanced domestic and overseas production equipment and technologies following the principles of innovation, efficiency, quality, and safety. Guided by the philosophy of "Quality First, Service First", the company focuses on product excellence and customer collaboration to jointly create high-quality products. Jiangxi Baoqi New Materials Technology Co., Ltd. , situated at No. 286, Shenzhen Avenue, Jinggangshan Economic and Technological Development Zone, Ji'an City, Jiangxi Province, specializes in secondary copper recycling, non-ferrous metal rolling, and metal products manufacturing. Its main products include 8mm low-oxygen copper rods and 8mm-25mm upward-drawn oxygen-free copper rods. The company has a complete and scientific quality management system certification. Established in April 2022, the company has a registered capital of 50 million yuan and occupies an area of over 40 mu. It currently operates four production lines for oxygen-free rods using up-casting furnaces and one production line for low-oxygen rods using continuous casting and rolling. The annual production capacity includes 32,000 mt of up-cast oxygen-free copper rods and 50,000 mt of 8mm low-oxygen copper rods. Our company boasts advanced production equipment and mature production technology, offering top-notch pre-sales quality and after-sales service. Since its establishment, the company has adhered to innovation-driven development, introducing advanced production equipment and processes from domestic and overseas markets in line with the requirements of innovation, efficiency, quality, and safety. Upholding the principles of quality first and service first, the company focuses on products as its core and customers as its bridge, striving to collaborate with you to create high-quality and high-standard products. Guided by the quality policy of "integrity-based, customer-first, united and pragmatic, quality and innovative," the company's eternal business philosophy is "copper products, golden reputation," with the eternal pursuit of a "win-win" outcome with customers. We sincerely hope to collaborate with you for mutual development and a brighter future. Jiangxi Xindehai New Material Technology Co., Ltd. , located in the Industrial Park, Jintan Town, Jishui County, Ji'an City, Jiangxi Province, was established in July 2024 with a registered capital of 50 million yuan and occupies an area of over 70 mu. The up-cast oxygen-free copper rod production line was commissioned and put into operation in October 2024, with an annual production capacity of 40,000 mt of up-cast oxygen-free copper rods. The company is currently preparing to construct production lines for copper-based projects such as continuous casting and rolling low-oxygen copper rods and anode plates, as well as aluminum-based product production lines for aluminum ingots, aluminum billets, and deoxidized aluminum. These projects are expected to be put into production successively in 2025. Upon full commissioning, the company will achieve an annual production capacity of 150,000 mt of copper-based products and 50,000 mt of aluminum-based products. Guided by the quality policy of "integrity-based, customer-first, united and pragmatic, quality and innovative," the company's eternal business philosophy is "copper products, golden reputation," with the eternal pursuit of a "win-win" outcome with customers. We sincerely hope to collaborate with you for mutual development and a brighter future. ◆ Contact Information ◆ Tianjin Xinhong Renewable Resources Co., Ltd. Sales Department: Liu Runliang, 177 2012 3999 Procurement Department: Cai Rujian, 138 2041 6617 Jiangxi Baoqi New Material Technology Co., Ltd. Cui Deliang, 177 7781 3383 Zeng Xiaoqiang, 137 6712 8719 Jiangxi Xindehai New Material Technology Co., Ltd. Liu Runliang, 177 2012 3999 Click here to participate immediately 2025 SMM (Inaugural) North China Cable Industry Conference SMM Conference Contact Person Li Haiyang 135 2411 0203 lihaiyang@smm.cn

At the 2025 SMM (2nd) Global Renewable Metal Industry Chain Forum - Secondary Copper and Aluminum Forum, hosted by SMM Information & Technology Co., Ltd., Zhang Xiaoyao, the project leader of SMM Recycling, shared insights on the topic of "Driving Business Opportunities and Reducing Operating Costs: SMM Serving the Global Secondary Copper and Aluminum Metals Market."