Yunnan Wendu New Materials Co., Ltd. was established in February 2025 and is wholly owned by Qinyang Carbon Co., Ltd. Its project with an annual production capacity of 500,000 mt of new-type prebaked anodes is adjacent to Yunnan Hongtai Aluminum, a subsidiary of Weiqiao Group, the world's largest aluminum enterprise, enjoying a unique geographical advantage. Phase I of the project, with an annual production capacity of 300,000 mt of new-type prebaked anodes, is expected to be completed and put into operation on October 19, 2025, taking only 8 months from signing the agreement to commissioning, setting a new industry speed record. Upon full completion and operation of the project, it is expected to achieve a total industrial output value of 2.5 billion yuan, profits and taxes of 200 million yuan, create employment opportunities for over 600 local residents, effectively increase local residents' incomes, and drive regional economic development.

Yunnan Wendu New Materials Co., Ltd. was established in February 2025 and is wholly owned by Qinyang Carbon Co., Ltd. Its project with an annual production capacity of 500,000 mt of new-type prebaked anodes is adjacent to Yunnan Hongtai Aluminum, a subsidiary of Weiqiao Group, the world's largest aluminum enterprise, enjoying a unique geographical advantage. Phase I of the project, with an annual production capacity of 300,000 mt of new-type prebaked anodes, is expected to be completed and put into operation on October 19, 2025, taking only 8 months from signing the agreement to commissioning, setting a new industry speed record. Upon full completion and operation of the project, it is expected to achieve a total industrial output value of 2.5 billion yuan, profits and taxes of 200 million yuan, create employment opportunities for over 600 local residents, effectively increase local residents' incomes, and drive regional economic development.

AICE 2025 SMM (20th) Aluminum Industry Conference and Expo is one of the most influential events in China's aluminum industry, and will be grandly held at Suzhou International Expo Center from April 16-18, 2025 . This exhibition is not only an annual event for the aluminum industry, but also a high-quality platform that gathers global leading enterprises, experts, scholars, and industry elites, focusing on high-level dialogues, industry exchanges, and product showcases. AICE 2025 focuses on the hot topics of global aluminum industry development, deeply explores cutting-edge technologies and trends in the aluminum industry, and showcases and exchanges the latest research achievements and practical experiences in upstream aluminum, aluminum rolling - aluminum plate/sheet, strip and foil, aluminum extrusion - tubes, rods, wires, and profiles, secondary and die-casting, aluminum melting and casting equipment, and auxiliary materials . Click to register . At this Aluminum Industry Conference and Expo, Jinan Haide Thermal Engineering Co., Ltd. will attend and exchange with the latest products and practical experiences, working with industry peers to build an innovative, high-quality, efficient, and sustainable aluminum industry chain, and promote new leaps in the aluminum industry. AICE 2025 SMM (20th) Aluminum Industry Conference and Expo will discuss, build, and share with global elites, empowering the entire aluminum industry chain. AICE 2025 will leverage the organizer's influence to integrate industry, academia, and research, stimulate innovation in the aluminum industry, and contribute to the industry's prosperity and progress. We look forward to meeting you on-site! Jinan Haide Thermal Engineering Co., Ltd. Exhibitor No.: E76 Haide · Leader in Furnace Refining Equipment Haide Company was established in 2003. After more than 20 years of development, the company now has 120 employees, with annual sales exceeding 100 million yuan. The current production workshop area is 16,000 m², including a 1,200 m² R&D center. The company is a specialized and innovative enterprise in Shandong Province, a provincial gazelle enterprise, an innovative small and medium-sized enterprise in Shandong Province, a national high-tech enterprise, and a member of the China Nonferrous Metals Processing Industry Association. It has successfully passed certifications for quality management systems, environmental management systems, occupational health and safety management systems, energy systems, and intellectual property compliance management systems. It is also a drafting unit for national standards such as "20220129-T-469 General Technical Specifications for Centralized Melting and Distribution of Liquid Aluminum for Die Casting" and "Carbon Emission Accounting Methods for Secondary Cast Aluminum Alloy Products." The "Intelligent Equipment Remote Operation and Maintenance Platform for Liquid Aluminum Degassing and Refining" project was recognized as a pilot demonstration project for intelligent manufacturing in Jinan City. Since its establishment, the company has adhered to the development philosophy of "specialization, strength, and refinement," focusing on the aluminum casting, aluminum melting, and secondary aluminum industries, and has gradually reached the forefront of the industry. Its professional technology and equipment have reached the cutting-edge level in the industry, and it has become a professional equipment service provider with significant cooperative advantages in the industry. The company has always followed the path of technological innovation and specialized development, and has now obtained 106 patents and software copyrights. The liquid aluminum refining equipment and liquid aluminum transfer ladles developed by the company have become leading products in the industry. The company has established long-term cooperative relationships with many well-known enterprises in the industry, including Chalco, Rusal, Weiqiao Group, BYD Auto, Innovation Group, China Institute of Physics, and Xi'an Aero-Engine, spanning fields such as artificial intelligence, new energy, and aerospace. In the future, Haide will start from customer needs, develop towards digitalization and intelligence, and continue to develop products needed by the industry... Making everything in the industry simple! Corporate Development History January 2023: Haide was born, focusing on the manufacturing and R&D of aluminum casting equipment; 2009: Win-win cooperation, establishing cooperative relationships with major enterprises such as Great Wall Motor, Ruiming Group, Sigma Group, and Wantai Group; 2018: Haide was awarded the title of High-Tech Enterprise in Shandong Province; 2019: Haide obtained CE and other certifications, and its products were exported to advanced countries such as Europe and the United States; 2020: Haide obtained multiple management system certifications such as ISO, and some products won the "First Prize" for outstanding innovation achievements in Shandong enterprises, while also obtaining the two-in-one integration management system certificate; 2023: Haide was awarded the title of "Specialized and Innovative Enterprise in Shandong Province"; 2024: Haide was awarded the title of "Gazelle Enterprise in Shandong Province"; 2025: Independent intellectual property, with over 50 patents and multiple software copyrights applied for.

AICE 2025 SMM (20th) Aluminum Industry Conference and Exhibition is one of the most influential events in China's aluminum industry, set to be grandly held at Suzhou International Expo Center from April 16-18, 2025 . This exhibition is not only an annual gathering for the aluminum industry but also a high-quality platform that gathers top global enterprises, experts, scholars, and industry elites, focusing on high-level dialogues, industrial exchanges, and product displays. AICE 2025 focuses on the hot topics of global aluminum industry development, delving into the cutting-edge technologies and trends of the aluminum industry. It will showcase and exchange the latest research results and practical experiences in upstream aluminum, rolled aluminum - plate/sheet, strip and foil, extruded aluminum - tubes, rods, profiles, recycling and die casting, aluminum melting equipment, and auxiliary materials . Click to Register AICE Aluminum Industry Exhibition At this year's Aluminum Industry Conference and Exhibition, Wenxi County Kailida Trading Co., Ltd. will attend and share its latest products and practical experience, working together with peers in the aluminum industry to build an innovative, high-quality, efficient, and sustainable aluminum industry chain, promoting new leaps in the aluminum industry's development. AICE 2025 SMM (20th) Aluminum Industry Conference and Exhibition aims to collaborate, co-build, and share with global elites, empowering the entire aluminum industry chain. AICE 2025 will leverage the organizer's influence to integrate the three key tracks of industry, academia, and research, stimulating innovation in the aluminum industry, and boosting the industry's development and progress, contributing to the prosperity and smooth operation of the aluminum industry. We look forward to meeting you on-site! Wenxi County Kailida Trading Co., Ltd. Booth No.: D05 Founded in 2013, Wenxi County Kailida Trading Co., Ltd. is located in Wenxi County, Shanxi Province, known as the Magnesium Capital of China. The company covers over 100,000 m² and mainly engages in the production of aluminum and magnesium refining agents, slag skimming agents, cleaning agents, and metal additives, with an annual production capacity of 100,000 mt. The company enjoys a superior geographical location and convenient transportation, being 40 km from the airport and 10 km from the highway exit. Currently, the company is one of the largest manufacturers of molten refining agents in Asia. It has constructed modern, high-standard smelting and granulation workshops, equipped with advanced detection devices and a professional R&D team. It also boasts a complete sales and logistics system, capable of delivering goods within seven days and providing on-site after-sales service within 48 hours. The company has passed certifications for quality management, environmental management, and occupational health and safety management systems. It has obtained more than 20 national invention patents and utility model patents. Based on different aluminum grades, the company develops various granular refining agent products that are environmentally friendly, smoke-free, non-slagging, with low slag volume and low aluminum content in the slag, and have a significant effect in removing alkali metals. These products are sold both domestically and overseas, with exports accounting for 52% of total sales. Major domestic aluminum and magnesium enterprises such as Weiqiao Group, Xinfa Group, Innovation Group, Southeast Aluminum, Mingtai Aluminum, and Yunnan Aluminum have established cooperative relationships with our company. Adhering to the principle of "the best quality, optimal service, and ideal cost-effectiveness," the company sincerely welcomes domestic and overseas merchants to join hands for cooperation and mutual development.

The Simandou iron ore deposit, located in southeastern Guinea, is one of the largest and highest-grade undeveloped iron ore deposits globally, with measured resources of 4.41 billion mt and an average total iron grade exceeding 65%. The project is divided into northern and southern zones. Weiqiao Group stated that infrastructure development for the northern zone (including a 550-kilometer railway and port connection facilities) is accelerating.

The Simandou Iron Ore Deposit, located in southeastern Guinea, is one of the world's largest and highest-grade undeveloped iron ore deposits, with measured resources of 4.41 billion mt and an average total iron grade exceeding 65%. The project is divided into northern and southern sections. Weiqiao Group stated that the infrastructure development for the northern section (including a 550-kilometer railway and port connection facilities) is being accelerated.

In his speech, Zhang Bo pointed out that Weiqiao Group and Itochu Corporation have a long history of cooperation, and have jointly established joint ventures, laying a foundation of mutual trust for both sides. Next, the two parties will explore all-round cooperation in areas such as the metal sector, and look forward to finding more points of convergence in their interests through cooperation, thereby contributing to the long-term development of both companies. Zhu Gu Chun said that Itochu Corporation has been recognized as a Sino-Japanese friendship trading company since 1972, and is the first large trading company approved for sustainable development in China. It has been cooperating with Weiqiao Group for more than 20 years, and is one of the longest-running and most important partners. It is expected that on the basis of deep cooperation in the textile field, the two parties will expand their cooperation to areas such as non-ferrous metals, automotive lightweight materials, and technology development. He expressed gratitude to the Binzhou Municipal Party Committee and the Municipal Government for their strong support in promoting comprehensive cooperation between the two parties, and sincerely looked forward to achieving fruitful results in cooperation.

SHANGHAI, Mar 8 (SMM) - Shandong Weiqiao Group cut its March prebaked anode benchmark purchase prices by 25 yuan/mt or 0.42% MoM to 5,895 yuan/mt, dragging down prebaked anode prices in the spot market last week.