[SMM Steel] Hyundai-POSCO Louisiana Steel LLC appointed Danieli to supply equipment for a new integrated steel plant in the US focused on low-carbon automotive steel production. The project includes a 2.5 million tpy ENERGIRON® DRI plant designed for hydrogen use and carbon capture, along with two electric arc furnaces capable of producing 2.88 million tpy. Danieli will also provide slab casters, secondary metallurgy systems, and reheating furnaces compatible with natural gas and hydrogen blends to support future decarbonization targets.

Acciaierie Bertoli Safau, the steelmaking division of Italy's Danieli Group, has officially commenced construction on a €400 million Hybrid Digital Green Plant. The new production line features an estimated annual capacity of 730,000 metric tons and integrates 12 proprietary steelmaking innovations, ranging from endless continuous scrap charging to advanced secondary metallurgy. This flagship facility is part of an €817 million broader industrial plan aimed at reducing overall carbon emissions by 30% and increasing the group's total capacity to 2.1 million metric tons by 2030.

【SMM Steel】SAIL selected Primetals Technologies to supply a new pellet plant, three 165-t ladle furnaces, and two 165-t RH degassers for its IISCO expansion. The 4.2 Mt/y pellet plant will use a 576-sqm straight-grate design. Primetals will also provide digitalization and key equipment. Secondary metallurgy gear will improve steel quality. Commissioning is set for 2029, enabling IISCO to produce HRC and API-grade steel.

Shanghai Metals Market (SMM) is thrilled to announce that the 2026 (3rd) Global Renewable Metal Industry Summit will be held in Tokyo, Japan, on May 11-12, 2026, to promote industry exchange and cooperation against the backdrop of the global push for sustainable development and resource recycling.

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."

On June 13, the 2025 SMM (2nd) Global Secondary Metals Industry Summit Forum , hosted by SMM, successfully concluded at the Hyatt Regency Bangkok Sukhumvit! The event brought together industry representatives and experts from multiple regions and countries, including India, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, Europe, and Africa. They engaged in brainstorming sessions on hot topics such as changes in the global supply-demand pattern of the secondary metals industry, global secondary metals industry development trends and challenges from a Middle Eastern perspective, in-depth analysis of the strengths and challenges in India, the Middle East, Europe, and Southeast Asia, the battery resource market in Southeast Asia: supply chain dynamics, the current situation and future challenges of the secondary lead industry in Southeast Asia, the development of the global secondary metals supply-demand pattern from an Indian perspective, and secondary copper and aluminum scrap yards: innovative recycling and sorting technologies to support the industry's green and carbon-reduction journey. Cui Suoye, Director of SMM Nonferrous Consulting, shared insights on the topic of "changes in the global supply-demand pattern of the secondary metals industry." Regarding secondary aluminum, he stated that over the past decade, the proportion of secondary aluminum production in developed countries such as North America, South America, Europe, and Japan has been significantly higher than that in developing countries. As developing countries benchmark against developed countries, their future potential for aluminum scrap demand will be even more substantial. From 2022 to 2042, SMM expects the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of extruded aluminum scrap to reach approximately 5%. By 2042, extruded aluminum scrap is projected to account for about 33% of total aluminum scrap. Regarding secondary copper, he mentioned that SMM forecasts the global copper scrap market size to grow at a CAGR of 4.2% from 2024 to 2030. Wu Xiaoyun, Chairman of the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei Lead-Acid Battery Industry Alliance, shared his views on "the current situation and transformation path of the secondary lead industry in Southeast Asia." He emphasized that the construction of a recycling system is closely linked to the healthy development of the secondary lead industry. The healthy development of the secondary lead industry relies on mutual support across the industry chain, rational government planning and policy support, as well as industry self-discipline and self-regulation. Xie Xiaoying, Director of Sustainable Development Business at Shanghai Lvran Environmental Information Technology Co., Ltd., introduced the topic of "the development path of the global secondary metals industry driven by the ESG context." She pointed out that despite the numerous challenges faced by the secondary metals industry, investing in advanced technologies can effectively handle various complex materials while reducing processing costs. To ensure supply chain reliability, manufacturers may adopt vertical integration strategies in key markets, which, however, will increase operational costs. In addition, the price of scrap metal is usually referenced against the market price of the relevant primary metal. Carbon pricing and the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) can help enhance the economic benefits of underutilized scrap metal resources. 》Click to view the live photo stream link 》Click to view the special coverage of this conference Opening Remarks Speakers: Fan Xin, Chairman of SMM Li Shilong, President of China Renewable Resources Industry Technology Innovation Alliance Award Ceremony Main Forum Guest Speeches Speech Topic: Green Transformation and Sustainable Development Prospects of Thailand's Recycled Metal Industry Guest Speaker: Secretary General of ASEAN Institution of Recycling (AIR) Dr. Somthai Wongcharoen The Thailand Recyclers Trade Association is composed of major recycling enterprises in Thailand, including smelting companies, wholesale collection enterprises, and import-export companies. In terms of metal scrap, association members handle high-value metals such as copper, primary aluminum, lead, as well as lead-acid batteries and EV batteries. Additionally, they also recycle electronic waste, such as PCB boards, extracting precious metals like gold, palladium, and copper. Enterprises within the association recognize the importance of the recycled metal industry to Thailand's future development, making metal recycling models very popular domestically. By relying on renewable resources, Thailand is expected to effectively address the challenges posed by climate change. 》Green Transformation and Sustainable Development Prospects of Thailand's Recycled Metal Industry Speech Topic: Strengthening International Exchanges to Promote Green Development of China's Non-Ferrous Recycled Metals Guest Speaker: Li Shilong, President of China Renewable Resources Industry Technology Innovation Alliance Interview with Top Entrepreneurs in the Recycled Metal Industry Moderator: Li Shilong, President of China Renewable Resources Industry Technology Innovation Alliance Guests: Zhu Zhanhong, HR and Administrative Director of Daizheng Daji Metal (Thailand) Co., Ltd. Zhang Junbing, Global Procurement Director of Hailiang Group Co., Ltd. Qin Xinghong, General Manager of P.C. WOOD PRODUCTS CO., LTD. Liu Qingcheng, Deputy General Manager and Director of Thai-Chinese Non-Ferrous Metals International Co., Ltd. Speech Topic: The Path to Global Development of the Recycled Metal Industry Driven by the ESG Context Guest Speaker: Xie Xiaoying, Director of Sustainability Business at Shanghai Lvran Environmental Information Technology Co., Ltd. Key ESG Risks Environment: Heavy metal pollution, water scarcity, climate impacts, waste. Social: Land/resettlement conflicts, labor rights, community health and safety. Governance: Compliance gaps, ethics, weak grievance mechanisms. ESG Accelerator Highlights the factors driving ESG compliance and sustainability (investors, regulations, and supply chains). Recycled Metals Emphasizes the role of recycled metals as a core ESG solution. Remaining Challenges Obstacles still hinder the full implementation of ESG, such as gaps in metal recycling technology, supply stability issues, and the lack of pricing mechanisms to calculate ESG value. The Path to Global Secondary Metals Industry Development Driven by the ESG Context Speech Topic: Changes in the Global Supply-Demand Pattern of the Secondary Metals Industry Guest Speaker: Cui Suoye, Director of SMM Nonferrous Consulting Cui Suoye, Director of SMM Nonferrous Consulting, shared insights on the topic of "Changes in the Global Supply-Demand Pattern of the Secondary Metals Industry." Regarding secondary aluminum, he stated that over the past decade, the proportion of secondary aluminum production in developed countries such as North America, South America, Europe, and Japan has been significantly higher than that in developing countries. For developing countries, benchmarking against developed countries, the future potential for aluminum scrap demand will be even more substantial. From 2022 to 2042, SMM expects the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of extruded aluminum scrap to reach approximately 5%. By 2042, extruded aluminum scrap is expected to account for about 33% of total aluminum scrap. Regarding secondary copper, he mentioned that SMM forecasts the global copper scrap market size to grow at a CAGR of 4.2% from 2024 to 2030. Secondary Aluminum Over the past decade, the proportion of secondary aluminum production in developed countries such as North America, South America, Europe, and Japan has been significantly higher than that in developing countries. Similarly, for developing countries, benchmarking against developed countries, the future potential for aluminum scrap demand will be even more substantial. According to SMM, China, the US, Europe, and India are the major aluminum scrap-producing regions, accounting for approximately 80% of the total. Benefiting from global carbon reduction policies, recycling systems in various countries are continuously improving. In the future, aluminum scrap production will continue to grow. According to SMM data, in 2022, the production of rolled aluminum scrap exceeded that of extruded and cast aluminum scrap, becoming the highest among the three types of aluminum scrap. However, it is expected that extruded aluminum scrap will grow at the fastest rate in the future. From 2022 to 2042, SMM expects the CAGR of extruded aluminum scrap to reach approximately 5%. By 2042, extruded aluminum scrap is expected to account for about 33% of total aluminum scrap. SMM: Analysis of the Global Supply-Demand Pattern of the Secondary Metals Industry - The Market Size of Secondary Copper and Aluminum Will Continue to Rise Speech Topic: Global Secondary Metals Industry Development Trends and Challenges from a Middle Eastern Perspective Guest Speaker: Sanjeev Phadke, Financial Controller and Executive Committee Member of the Middle East Recycling Bureau Exploring the Global Secondary Metals Market: An In-depth Analysis of Strengths and Challenges in India, the Middle East, Europe, and Southeast Asia Moderator: Fan Xin, Chairman of SMM Guests: Metalcom Ltd. General Manager Mr. Kittipot Thanalertlap CEO of Dr. Recycling, Tan Tian Director of DIMEXA HOLDINGS PTE. LTD., WENCESLAO MANZ Financial Controller and Executive Committee Member of the Middle East Recycling Bureau, Sanjeev Phadke June 13 Battery Recycling Forum Southeast Asian Battery Resource Market: Supply Chain Dynamics Moderator: Cui Suoye, Director of SMM Nonferrous Consulting Guests: Sujin Kim, Global Business Development Director of BatX Energies Wu Xiaoyun, Chairman of the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei Lead-Acid Battery Industry Alliance Zhao Bin, President of the Thai-Chinese Rayong Industrial Zone Chen Wenkai, Chairman of the Malaysia Nonferrous Metals Association (MNMA) Shen Juan, Purchasing Director of Jingjiu Group Speech Topic: Current Status and Future Challenges of the Southeast Asian Secondary Lead Industry Guest Speaker: Wu Xiaoyun, Chairman of the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei Lead-Acid Battery Industry Alliance I. Overview of the Current Status of the Southeast Asian Secondary Lead Industry I. Current Status of the Southeast Asian Secondary Lead Industry 1. Severe Imbalance in Supply and Demand Demand Side: Demand for lead-acid batteries: starting batteries (with an ownership of over 40 million units) and motorcycle power batteries (with an ownership of 250 million units), as well as demand for backup power supplies for 5G base station construction (ESS batteries). Supply Side: The local secondary lead production capacity is severely insufficient, with an annual shortfall of 150,000 mt in Vietnam (self-sufficiency rate of only 42%) and 80,000 mt in Indonesia (self-sufficiency rate of 65%), relying on imported lead ingots to fill the gap. Raw Material Bottleneck: Scrap lead-acid batteries are difficult to recycle across borders due to restrictions under the Basel Convention, resulting in an annual loss of approximately 600,000 mt of lead. The utilization rate of secondary lead production capacity is only 50%. 2. Environmental Protection and Technological Challenges ESG compliance costs in Malaysia have increased by 30%, with small and medium-sized factories investing over $5 million annually in environmental protection. Thailand/Indonesia will ban the import of lead-containing plastic residues in 2025, exacerbating the shortage of raw materials. A high proportion of low-purity secondary lead (60% of inventory in Malaysia has a purity of 3. Intensified Regional Competition Chinese battery companies have deployed a production capacity of 1 million mt, driving up the local scrap battery acquisition premium to 120% of the Chinese market price. 》Wu Xiaoyun: Current Status and Path to Transformation of the Southeast Asian Secondary Lead Industry Speech Topic: Improving the Battery Recycling System Driven by the Market Growth of EVs in Southeast Asia Guest Speaker: Luo Tieying, President of Jinchi Industrial Park Speech Topic: Exploring Africa: Opportunities for Sustainable Expansion and Raw Material Investment Guest Speaker: Yousef Al Sharif, Director of the African Recycled Metals Association/Al Sharif Metal Secondary Copper and Aluminum Forum Speech Topic: Global Impact of Changing Trade and Tariff Policies in the US Guest Speaker: Adam Shaffer, VP of the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) Speech Topic: SMM Serving the Global Secondary Copper and Aluminum Metal Market Guest Speaker: Zhang Xiaoyao, Project Leader of SMM Recycling Conference Speech Topic: Global Supply-Demand Pattern Development of Secondary Metals from an Indian Perspective Guest Speaker: Amar Singh, Secretary General of the Material Recycling Association of India Speech Topic: Building a New Cambodia-China Metal Hub - Inviting You to Co-Construct an Overseas Demonstration Industrial Park for Recycling Nonferrous Metals Processing Guest Speaker: Cao Zhuo, General Manager of International Business for the Americas Region of the Cambodia-China Metal Materials Industrial Park Secondary Copper and Aluminum Yard: Innovative Recycling and Sorting Technologies Paving the Way for Green and Carbon-Reducing Industry Moderator: Zhou Bo, Executive Vice President of SMM Guests: Liang Jiali, Deputy General Manager of Foshan Lvtian Environmental Protection Machinery Equipment Co., Ltd. Li Zhiqiang, General Manager of Henan Recycling Technology Co., Ltd. Ye Hangyu, Director of the Foreign Trade Department of Hefei Anjinglong Electronics Co., Ltd. Sun Bolin, Sales Director of Liaoning Pinuo Environmental Protection Technology Co., Ltd. Recommendations for Copper, Aluminum - High-Quality Overseas Yards and Trustworthy Traders, and Batteries - High-Quality Equipment Enterprises Sidelights from the Venue 》Click to View More Sidelights With this, the 2025 SMM (2nd) Global Secondary Metals Industry Summit has come to a successful conclusion. See you next year! 》Click to view the special report on the 2025 SMM (2nd) Global Recycled Metals Industry Summit Forum

Since the global consensus on green and low-carbon development was reached, the strategic importance of the secondary metal industry has been growing. With the acceleration of industrialization, the demand for metal resources has continued to rise. Secondary metals have become a global focus due to their green, environmentally friendly, and economically viable characteristics. In recent years, Southeast Asia has emerged as a crucial hub for the collection, distribution, and processing of global secondary resources. As industries such as NEVs continue to expand internationally, companies involved in secondary copper, aluminum, and battery sectors have been establishing factories in Southeast Asian countries like Thailand. Thailand, as a key economy in Southeast Asia, boasts a mature resource recycling system and a strategic geographical location, facilitating regional collaboration and international trade in the secondary metal industry. Currently, Thailand has developed into a significant base for the recycling, sorting, and reprocessing of secondary metals such as secondary aluminum and secondary copper, exporting substantial amounts of secondary metal resources to China and other countries annually. Additionally, the robust growth of Thailand's manufacturing sector, particularly in automotive manufacturing and electronics, provides strong demand support for the secondary metal resource industry. From 2024 to 2025, with the continuous updates in secondary metal policies and rapid industrial development, to assist enterprises in navigating the changes in the secondary industry, aligning with industry standardization requirements, and providing a platform for business exchanges, the 2025 SMM (2nd) Global Secondary Metal Industry Summit, hosted by SMM Information & Technology Co., Ltd., was grandly held at the Hyatt Regency Bangkok Sukhumvit from June 12th to 13th! This summit aims to bring together associations, top-tier enterprises, research institutions, industry experts, and policymakers from the global secondary metal sector to jointly explore new trends, technologies, and policies in the development of the secondary metal industry. It will establish an international platform for exchanges, cooperation, resource sharing, and collaborative innovation, contributing to the construction and improvement of the global resource recycling system and the realization of a global green economic transition! SMM will provide live photo and text coverage of the summit throughout the event. Stay tuned! 》Click to view the live photo link from the event 》Click to view the special report on this conference Opening Remarks Speakers: Fan Xin, Chairman of SMM Li Shilong, President of China Recycling Industry Technology Innovation Alliance Guest Speeches Speech Topic: Green Transformation and Sustainable Development Prospects of Thailand's Secondary Metal Industry Guest Speaker: Secretary General of ASEAN Institution of Recycling (AIR) Dr. Somthai Wongcharoen Speech Topic: Strengthening International Exchanges to Promote Green Development of China's Non-Ferrous Secondary Metal Industry Guest Speaker: Li Shilong, President of China Recycling Industry Technology Innovation Alliance Interviews with Top Entrepreneurs in the Secondary Metal Industry Moderator: Li Shilong, President of China Recycling Industry Technology Innovation Alliance Guests: Zhu Zhanhong, HR and Administrative Director of Daizheng Daji Metal (Thailand) Co., Ltd. Zhang Junbing, Global Procurement Director of Hailiang Group Co., Ltd. P.C. General Manager of WOOD PRODUCTS CO., LTD., Qin Xinghong Deputy General Manager and Director of Thai-China Nonferrous Metals International Co., Ltd., Liu Qingcheng Speech Topic: The Path of Global Secondary Metal Industry Development Driven by the ESG Background Guest Speaker: Xie Xiaoying, Director of Sustainable Development Business, Shanghai Lvran Environmental Information Technology Co., Ltd. 15:25-15:40 Speech Topic: Changes in the Global Secondary Metal Industry's Supply-Demand Pattern Guest Speaker: Cui Suoye, Director of SMM Nonferrous Consulting 15:40-16:00 Speech Topic: Global Secondary Metal Industry Development Trends and Challenges from a Middle Eastern Perspective Guest Speaker: Sanjeev Phadke, Financial Director and Executive Committee Member of the Middle East Recycling Bureau 16:00-16:20 Global Secondary Metal Market Discussion: In-depth Analysis of Strengths and Challenges in India, the Middle East, Europe, and Southeast Asia Moderator: Fan Xin, Chairman of SMM Guests: Mr. Kittipot Thanalertlap, General Manager of Metalcom Ltd. Tan Tian, CEO of Dr. Recycling WENCESLAO MANZ, Director of DIMEXA HOLDINGS PTE. LTD. Sanjeev Phadke, Financial Director and Executive Committee Member of the Middle East Recycling Bureau 16:20-17:10 Recommendations for Copper, Aluminum - High-Quality Overseas Material Yards and Trustworthy Traders; Batteries - High-Quality Equipment Enterprises 18:30-20:00 June 13 Battery Recycling Forum Speech Topic: Strategic Layout of Thailand's Battery Recycling Industry: A Blueprint for the Development of the Electric Vehicle Industry in the Next Five Years Guest Speaker: Dusadee, Advisor to the Chairman of the Ministry of Industry of Thailand 9:00-9:25 Southeast Asian Battery Resource Market: Supply Chain Dynamics Moderator: Cui Suoye, Director of SMM Nonferrous Consulting Guests: Sujin Kim, Global Business Development Director of BatX Energies Wu Xiaoyun, Chairman of the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei Lead-Acid Battery Industry Alliance Zhao Bin, President of the Thai-Chinese Rayong Industrial Zone Chen Wenkai, Chairman of the Malaysia Nonferrous Metals Association (MNMA) Shen Juan, Purchasing Director of Jingjiu Group 9:25-10:15 Speech Topic: Current Status and Future Challenges of the Southeast Asian Secondary Lead Industry Guest Speaker: Wu Xiaoyun, Chairman of the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei Lead-Acid Battery Industry Alliance 10:15-10:40 Speech Topic: Improving the Battery Recycling System Brought by the Market Growth of Electric Vehicles in Southeast Asia Guest Speaker: Luo Tieying, President of Jinchi Industrial Park 11:00-11:25 Speech Topic: Exploring Africa: Opportunities for Sustainable Expansion and Raw Material Investment Guest Speaker: Yousef Al Sharif, Director of the African Secondary Metal Association/Al Sharif Metal 11:25-11:50 Secondary Copper and Aluminum Forum Speech Topic: New Dynamics in Global Secondary Copper and Aluminum Supply and Demand from a North American Perspective Guest Speaker: Robin Wiener, President of the Recycled Materials Association (ReMA) 14:00-14:20 Speech Topic: SMM Serving the Global Secondary Copper and Aluminum Metal Market Guest Speaker: Zhang Xiaoyao, Project Leader of SMM Recycling Conference 14:20-14:40 Speech Topic: Global Secondary Metal Supply-Demand Pattern Development from an Indian Perspective Guest Speaker: Amar Singh, Secretary General of the Indian Material Recycling Association 14:40-15:00 Speech Topic: Building a New Cambodia-China Metal Hub - Inviting You to Co-Construct an Overseas Demonstration Industrial Park for Secondary Nonferrous Metal Processing Guest Speaker: Cao Zhuo, General Manager of International Business in the Americas Region of the Cambodia-China Metal Material Industrial Park 15:00-15:20 Secondary Copper and Aluminum Material Yards: Innovative Recycling and Sorting Technologies Paving the Way for Green and Carbon-Reducing Industry Development Moderator: Zhou Bo, Executive Vice President of SMM Guests: Liang Jiali, Deputy General Manager of Foshan Lvtian Environmental Protection Machinery Equipment Co., Ltd. Li Zhiqiang, General Manager of Henan Recycling Technology Co., Ltd. Ye Hangyu, Director of the Foreign Trade Department of Hefei Anjinglong Electronics Co., Ltd. Sun Bolin, Sales Director of Liaoning Pinuo Environmental Protection Technology Co., Ltd. 15:20-16:20 Event Highlights 》Click to View More Highlights 》Click to View the Special Report on the 2025 SMM (2nd) Global Secondary Metal Industry Summit

6 Days to the Conference Conference Name: 2025 SMM 2nd Global Secondary Metals Industry Summit Date: 2025.06.12-13 Venue: Hyatt Regency Bangkok Suvarnabhumi, Thailand Industry leaders including Japan Kosei Industries, SVOLT Energy Technology, Thailand Ministry of Industry, MNMA, Material Recycling Association of India, JCC International, Ruiyi Resources & Environment, and Yixin International will gather to explore new trends, technologies, and policies in the secondary metals industry! Against the backdrop of global cooperation to address climate change, green and low-carbon collaboration has become an inevitable choice for the international community. In recent years, China has introduced policies encouraging secondary metals enterprises to "go global," with an increasingly improved market environment accelerating domestic companies' global expansion and active exploration of overseas markets. The "go global era" has become an indispensable force in promoting the green, low-carbon, and international development of China's nonferrous metals industry. With the introduction of favorable policies such as the Carbon Peaking Implementation Plan for the Nonferrous Metals Industry, the 14th Five-Year Plan for the Raw Materials Industry, the Carbon Peaking Implementation Plan for the Industrial Sector, and the Measures to Promote Stable Growth of Foreign Trade, secondary metals enterprises have emerged under a model involving overseas resource recycling, processing into standardized secondary metal raw materials for import to China, and direct service to local downstream users, achieving continuous breakthroughs. Chinese secondary metals enterprises, riding the policy momentum, are accelerating overseas expansion, bringing new capacity, employment, and tax revenue to host countries. Hundreds of companies have acquired scrap yards or established sorting bases in Southeast Asia, Europe, and Japan and South Korea. Due to their wide application in automotive, home appliance, telecommunications, construction, and aerospace sectors, these enterprises are becoming practitioners of the dual-circulation development path integrating domestic and overseas markets. Industry sources revealed that China's secondary nonferrous metals production reached 19.15 million mt in 2024, ranking first globally for 15 consecutive years. The physical content of imported secondary copper and aluminum raw materials exceeded 4 million mt, accounting for 23% of total raw material supply, down 1.7 percentage points from 2023. A supply structure has largely formed, dominated by domestic recycling with imports as a key supplement. For instance, the number of countries and regions exporting secondary aluminum raw materials to China increased to 95 (up by 6 from 2023), with 22 (up by 4) exceeding 10,000 mt. According to industry forecasts, China's recycled metal industry is expected to exceed 500 billion yuan by 2025 and reach a trillion-yuan market by 2030, with an annual compound growth rate exceeding 15%. Meanwhile, with the recovery of the global economy and the rise of emerging markets, regional recycled metal markets exhibit unique development trends. India , leveraging its vast population and rapid industrialization, demonstrates strong market demand, yet faces constraints in sustainable development due to an incomplete recycling system, lack of quality control, and high energy costs. The Middle East , benefiting from its strategic location and abundant resources, has become a key hub for global recycled metal trade. However, challenges such as heavy reliance on external demand, geopolitical tensions, and lagging local recycling technologies significantly hinder innovation and competitiveness. Europe , with its robust environmental regulations and advanced technology, leads in high-quality recycled metal development. Nevertheless, it struggles with high recycling costs, raw material shortages, import dependence, and inconsistent recycling standards among member states. Southeast Asia , driven by manufacturing growth and favorable policies, continues to unlock market potential but faces obstacles like insufficient capacity, compliance risks, and regional trade barriers. Thus, a thorough analysis of these regional markets' strengths and challenges not only helps industry players grasp global dynamics but also provides strategic insights for business planning. In this context, SMM will host the 2025 SMM 2nd Global Recycled Metal Industry Chain Summit in Thailand on June 12-13, 2025. The summit will convene associations, top-tier enterprises, research institutions, experts, and policymakers through three forums , focusing on key topics such as global recycled metal industry trends and challenges, interviews with top-tier recycled metal entrepreneurs, and changes in the global recycled metal supply-demand pattern . Discussions will include interpretations of global recycled metal trade policies , exploring new trends, technologies, and policies in the industry. A dedicated 1-on-1 meeting system will facilitate business negotiations, creating an international platform for collaboration, resource sharing, and innovation. The event will also feature high-quality scrap yard resource matchmaking, an industry awards banquet, and face-to-face exchanges with industry leaders , contributing to the development of a global resource recycling system and advancing the transition to a green economy. List of Participating Enterprises (Continuously Updated...) For the complete list, please contact the editor. Confirmed Guest Speakers (Continuously Updated...) Conference Agenda Overview June 12th - Main Agenda 01 9:00-12:00 Enterprise Visits 02 10:00-12:00 Registration 03 10:00-12:00 Free Networking 04 12:00-13:00 Buffet Lunch 05 13:30-13:45 Opening Remarks Guest Speaker: Fan Xin, Chairman of SMM Information & Technology Co., Ltd. Li Shilong, President of China Technology Innovation Strategic Alliance for Resources Recycling Industry (CIAR) 06 13:45-14:00 Green Transformation and Sustainable Development Prospects of Thailand's Recycled Metal Industry Guest Speaker: Dr. Somthai Wongcharoen Secretary General of ASEAN Institution of Recycling (AIR) 07 14:00-14:20 Strengthening International Exchanges to Promote Green Development of China's Non-Ferrous Recycled Metal Industry Guest Speaker: Li Shilong, President of China Technology Innovation Strategic Alliance for Resources Recycling Industry (CIAR) 08 14:20-15:10 Roundtable Discussion: Interviews with Top Entrepreneurs in the Recycled Metal Industry 1. Future Trends in Recycled Raw Material Supply Based on Thailand's Industry Chain Development 2. Investment Risks in Southeast Asia's Recycled Metal Industry 3. International Trade Flows and Consumption Trends in the Recycled Metal Industry Amid Geopolitical Changes Moderator: Li Shilong, President of China Technology Innovation Strategic Alliance for Resources Recycling Industry (CIAR) Guest Speakers: Zhou Xiangchun, General Manager of Da Zheng Da Ji Metal (Thailand) Co., Ltd. Qin Xinghong, Chairman of P.C. WOOD PRODUCTS CO., LTD. Zhang Junbing, Global Sourcing Director of Hailiang Group Co., Ltd. Liu Qingcheng, Deputy General Manager and Director of Thai-China Non-Ferrous Metals International Co., Ltd. 09 15:10-15:25 Tea Break 10 15:25-15:40 The Path to Global Recycled Metal Industry Development Driven by the ESG Background Guest Speaker: Xie Xiaoying, Director of Sustainability Business at Shanghai Lvran Environmental Information Technology Co., Ltd. 11 15:40-16:00 Changes in the Global Supply-Demand Pattern of the Recycled Metal Industry Guest Speaker: Cui Suoye, Non-Ferrous Consulting Director of SMM Information & Technology Co., Ltd. 12 16:00-16:20 Global Recycled Metal Industry Development Trends and Challenges from a Middle Eastern Perspective Guest Speaker: Sanjeev Phadke, Treasurer and Executive Committee Member of the Middle East Recycling Bureau 13 16:20-17:10 Roundtable Discussion: Exploring the Global Recycled Metal Market: In-Depth Analysis of Strengths and Challenges in India, the Middle East, Europe, and Southeast Asia Moderator: Fan Xin, Chairman of SMM Information & Technology Co., Ltd. Guest Speaker: Kittipot Thanalertlap, Metalcom Ltd. General Manager Sanjeev Phadke, Middle East Recycling Bureau, Head of Finance and Member of the Executive Committee WENCESLAO MANZ, DIMEXA HOLDINGS PTE. LTD., Director Tan Tian, Doctor Scrap, General Manager 14 18:30-20:00 Award Banquet - Awards for High-Quality Material Yards, Trustworthy Traders, and Outstanding Equipment Enterprises June 13 Sub-forum ·Battery Forum· 01 09:00-09:25 Strategic Layout of Thailand's Battery Recycling Industry: A Blueprint for the Development of the EV Industry in the Next Five Years Guest Speaker: Dusit, Chairman Advisor, Ministry of Industry, Thailand 02 09:25-10:15 Roundtable Discussion: Southeast Asia's Battery Resource Market: Supply Chain Dynamics Moderator: Cui Suoye, Director of Non-Ferrous Consulting, SMM Information & Technology Co., Ltd. Guest Speakers: Chen Wenkai, Chairman, Malaysian Non-Ferrous Metals Association Sujin Kim, Global Business Development Director, BatX Energies Zhao Bin, President, Thai-Chinese Rayong Industrial Zone Wu Xiaoyun, Chairman, Japan Gaoxing Industrial Co., Ltd. Shen Juan, Purchasing Director, Jingjiu Group 03 10:15-10:40 Current Status and Path to Transformation of Southeast Asia's Waste Lead-Acid Battery Market Guest Speaker: Wu Xiaoyun, Chairman, Japan Gaoxing Industrial Co., Ltd. 04 10:40-11:00 Tea Break 05 12:00-13:00 Improving the Battery Recycling System Driven by the Market Growth of EVs in Southeast Asia Guest Speaker: Luo Tieying, President, Jinchi Industrial Park 06 11:25-11:50 Exploring Africa: Sustainable Expansion and Opportunities for Raw Material Investment Guest Speaker: Yousef Al Sharif, Manager, Sharif Metals Group 07 12:00-13:30 Buffet Lunch ·Copper and Aluminum Forum· 01 14:00-14:20 New Dynamics in Global Supply and Demand of Recycled Copper and Aluminum from a North American Perspective Guest Speaker: Robin Wiener, President, Recycled Materials Association 02 14:20-14:40 SMM Serving the Global Recycled Copper and Aluminum Metal Market Guest Speaker: Zhang Xiaoyao, Project Leader of the Recycling Association, SMM Information & Technology Co., Ltd. 03 14:40-15:00 Global Supply-Demand Pattern of Recycled Metals from an Indian Perspective Guest Speaker: Amar Singh, Secretary General, Indian Recycling Bureau 04 15:00-15:20 Building a New Cambodia-China Metal Hub - Inviting You to Co-Establish an Overseas Demonstration Industrial Park for Recycled Non-Ferrous Metal Processing Guest Speaker: Cao Zhuo, General Manager of International Business for the Americas, Cambodia-China Metal Materials Industrial Park 05 15:00-15:20 Tea Break 06 15:20-16:20 Roundtable Discussion: Recycled Copper and Aluminum Yards: Innovative Recycling and Sorting Technologies Paving the Way for Green and Low-Carbon Industry Development Moderator: Zhou Bo, Executive Vice President, SMM Information & Technology Co., Ltd. Guest Speakers: Liang Jiali, Deputy General Manager, Foshan Lvtian Environmental Protection Machinery Equipment Co., Ltd. Li Zhiqiang, General Manager, Henan Recycling Technology Co., Ltd. Ye Hangyu, Director of Foreign Trade Department, Hefei Anjinglong Electronics Co., Ltd.

As the world places increasing emphasis on the sustainable use of resources and environmental protection, the status of the secondary metal market within the global metal industry has become increasingly prominent.

Since the global consensus on green and low-carbon development was reached, the strategic position of the secondary metal industry has become increasingly prominent. With the accelerated advancement of industrialization, the demand for metal resources has continued to grow. As a green, environmentally friendly, and economically viable alternative resource, secondary metals have become a global focus. In recent years, Southeast Asia has emerged as a significant global hub for the collection, distribution, and processing of secondary resources. Meanwhile, with the deepening internationalization of industries such as new energy vehicles (NEVs), processing enterprises in the secondary copper, secondary aluminum, and battery industries, which are part of the material supply chain, have chosen to establish factories in Southeast Asian countries like Thailand to expand overseas resources and enhance global competitiveness. Thailand, as a key economy in Southeast Asia, boasts a relatively mature resource recycling system and a favorable geographical location, providing convenient conditions for regional collaboration and international trade in the secondary metal industry. It has now developed into a global industrial base for the recycling, sorting, and reprocessing of secondary metals such as secondary aluminum and secondary copper, annually exporting substantial amounts of secondary metal resources to China and other countries. Additionally, Thailand's manufacturing sector is thriving, with annual expansions in areas such as automotive manufacturing and electronics and electrical appliances, providing strong demand support for the secondary metal resource industry. From June 24-25, 2024, the 1st SMM Global Secondary Metal Industry Forum was held in Malaysia. The event brought together recycling associations, government officials, and renowned enterprises from various regions to discuss the current state and future development of the secondary metal industry. From 2024 to 2025, with the continuous updating of secondary metal policies and the rapid development of the industry, SMM Information & Technology Co., Ltd. plans to hold the 2025 SMM 2nd Global Secondary Metal Industry Chain Summit Forum in Thailand from June 12-13, 2025, to assist enterprises in navigating the changes in the secondary metal industry, comply with industry standardization requirements, and provide a platform for business exchanges. The summit aims to gather associations, leading enterprises, research institutions, industry experts, and policymakers from the global secondary metal sector to jointly explore new trends, technologies, and policies in the development of the secondary metal industry. It will establish an international platform for exchange, cooperation, resource sharing, and collaborative innovation, contributing to the construction and improvement of the global resource recycling system and the realization of a global green economic transition. At this year's conference, Shandong Xinze Copper Industry Co., Ltd. will make a grand appearance. Along with upstream and downstream colleagues in the secondary metal industry, they will engage in in-depth discussions on the pain points and challenges facing the industry, jointly explore business opportunities for win-win cooperation, and discuss ways to promote high-quality development in the industry. Click on the registration form to register for the conference immediately. The voice of low-carbon development resonates globally. See you in Bangkok! Founded in April 2010, it is located in the northern part of the Coal Chemical Industry Park in Shanxian Economic and Technological Development Zone, with a registered capital of 280 million yuan. In July 2024, Shandong Yuantong Industrial Development Group successfully acquired all the equity of Shandong Xinze Copper Industry Co., Ltd. through the Shandong Provincial Property Rights Exchange Center. Xinze Copper Industry's main business is the R&D, production, and sales of copper semis, the dismantling of used home appliances, electronic products, wires, and cables, and it has a self-operated export business. Its existing projects include a 200,000 mt/year recycled copper recycling project and an 110,000 mt/year low-oxygen copper rod (anode plate, copper busbar) project. Its main products include copper cathode, anode plates, oxygen-free copper rods, low-oxygen copper rods, copper busbars, etc. {{This part is a repetition of the previous English text, which should be omitted in the actual translation. However, for the sake of format consistency, it is presented here as follows:}} Established in April 2010, it is located in the northern part of the Coal Chemical Industry Park in Shanxian Economic and Technological Development Zone, with a registered capital of 280 million yuan. In July 2024, Shandong Yuantong Industrial Development Group successfully acquired all the equity of Shandong Xinze Copper Industry Co., Ltd. through the Shandong Provincial Property Rights Exchange Center. {{This part is a repetition of the previous English text, which should be omitted in the actual translation. However, for the sake of format consistency, it is presented here as follows:}} Xinze Copper Industry's main business is the R&D, production, and sales of copper products, the dismantling of used household appliances and electronic products as well as wires and cables, and it has self-operated import and export business. The current projects include a 200,000-ton annual production capacity of recycled copper recycling project and a 110,000-ton annual production capacity of low-oxygen copper rods (anode plates, copper bars) project. The main products include electrolytic copper, anode plates, oxygen-free copper rods, low-oxygen copper rods, copper bars, etc. Contact Information 0530-7036689 xinzetongye@126.com Northern Part of the Coal Chemical Industry Park, Shanxian Economic and Technological Development Zone Long press to scan the QR code and register immediately 2025 SMM (2nd) Global Recycled Metals Industry Summit