This week, finished steel continued its gradual decline, while raw materials began to stabilize, with coking coal rebounding to some extent. During the week, rumors about a coal mine accident in Shanxi and customs clearance restrictions at the Mongolian border spread, boosting sentiment. Coupled with the China Mineral Resources talks, the raw materials side rebounded from lows. In the second half of the week, as rumors of maintenance at steel mills across various regions emerged, negative feedback expectations intensified somewhat, and raw materials pulled back. Approaching the weekend, however, the 10th round of coke price increases was initiated, pushing coking coal and coke futures higher. In the spot market, the off-season characteristics of end-users became increasingly evident, with the market restocking at low prices as needed. With spot prices remaining relatively firm, the spot-futures price spread continued to widen...

In June, the sodium-ion battery industry chain showed strong momentum. End-use demand continued to be released upstream, driving high growth for both cathode materials and hard carbon anodes, further tightening the supply-demand balance. SMM data shows that sodium-ion battery cathode production rose 22% MoM and hard carbon anode production rose 17% MoM, while the pace of supply expansion still struggled to match demand growth, with a clear seller's market.

The most-traded HRC contract fluctuated today, closing at 3,279 with a slight intraday decline of 0.3%. This week, cold-rolled and hot-rolled prices continued to weaken, and overall transaction volumes remained low. In terms of supply, the impact from mill line maintenance decreased WoW, leading to a slight increase in total HRC production. On the demand side, apparent demand dropped MoM. Regarding inventory, according to SMM statistics, HRC social inventory across 86 warehouses nationwide (large sample) reached 4.3757 million mt, up 84,500 mt or 1.97% WoW, and up 43.10% YoY on a lunar calendar basis. By region, all markets saw inventory buildup WoW, with the Northeast market recording a relatively large buildup. Cost side, the ninth round of coke price increases was implemented this week. Influenced by raw material market news, costs showed a pattern of strength early on and weakness later. Looking ahead, although the market has initiated a tenth round of coke price hikes, hot metal output has slowly pulled back from its peak, and cost support is expected to remain flat compared to earlier estimates. From the HRC supply-demand perspective, the current imbalance continues to accumulate. Amid off-season demand, inventory pressure is expected to persist and weigh on prices. Combined with remaining cost-side support, downside room is relatively small. HRC prices are likely to show a bottom-consolidation pattern next week, with the most-traded HRC contract moving in the 3,250–3,330 range.

[SMM Analysis: Sodium-ion Battery Market June Review (I): Cathode Undersupply and Anode Volume Release Resonate, Industry Chain Prosperity Continues to Rise] SMM, July 3: In June, the sodium-ion battery (hereinafter "sodium-ion battery") industry chain demonstrated strong momentum. Sustained release of end-use demand transmitted upstream, with both cathode materials and hard carbon anodes experiencing high growth, further intensifying the supply-demand tension. SMM data showed that sodium-ion battery cathode production rose 22% MoM and hard carbon anode production rose 17% MoM for the month, while the pace of supply-side capacity expansion still struggled to match demand growth, clearly indicating a seller's market...

"Tin" Guiding the Future: Industrial Transformation and Value Reshaping in a New Cycle Conference Background Currently, the global tin industry stands at a historic turning point. Traditional cyclical logic has been completely disrupted, and strategic value has become fully prominent. The tin market in 2026 presents unprecedented complexity and profound changes: I. Deep Restructuring of Supply-Demand Patterns, Unprecedented Strategic Significance The global static reserve-to-production ratio for tin resources is only 14 years, making scarcity increasingly evident. The supply side faces "triple pressures": recurring delays in production resumptions in Myanmar, persistently tightening policies in Indonesia, and elevated geopolitical risks in the DRC. Resource constraints have become a new normal. Meanwhile, the demand structure is undergoing a fundamental shift, as tin has become a strategic resource connecting traditional manufacturing with a digital future. II. Price Levels Breaking Historical Records, Industrial Ecosystem Facing Reshaping In early 2026, SHFE tin prices exceeded 470,000 yuan/mt, reaching an all-time high. This price breakthrough not only reflects supply-demand imbalances but also signals a revaluation of the tin industry's worth. Traditional trading models, risk management systems, and supply chain collaboration methods are all in urgent need of innovation and breakthroughs. III. Technology-Driven and Green Transformation Fostering a New Symbiotic Ecosystem Digital and intelligent technologies are deeply empowering the tin industry chain. The global green transition demands that the tin industry upgrade toward low-carbon operations and a circular economy. Recycled tin recovery and green smelting processes have become essential paths. All segments of the industry chain must shift from competition to collaboration, building an open, resilient, and innovative symbiotic system. Against this backdrop, the 2026 SMM (16th) Tin Industry Chain Conference will convene global industry elites for joint discussions on August 19-21, 2026, in Changsha, Hunan. Guangdong Huize Metals Trading Co., Ltd. will attend this grand event, joining industry peers in exploring development trends and jointly propelling the tin industry to new heights. Click the registration form to sign up now and witness and participate in this momentous, far-reaching industry gathering, co-creating a brilliant new chapter! Guangdong Huize Metals Trading Co., Ltd., located in Guangzhou—the core hub of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area—is a specialized trader focused on tin ingot trade. Since its establishment, the company has deeply cultivated the tin sector, based in South China while serving the entire nation, committed to providing upstream and downstream clients with high-quality, efficient, stable, and compliant metal trading and supply chain supporting services. We have established long-term, stable partnerships with numerous renowned smelters, tin ingot producers, and traders nationwide, forming a strong partner network and serving as a premium supplier to multiple state-owned enterprises and well-known companies. The company is also a member of the Tin Branch of the China Nonferrous Metals Industry Association (CNIA) and a member of the Electronic Tin Solder Materials Branch of the China Electronic Materials Industry Association. Our company has always adhered to the principles of people-orientation, integrity, pragmatism, and innovation, and is willing to achieve mutual benefits and win-win outcomes with partners and clients across the upstream and downstream sectors of the tin industry chain. Contact Information Xie Zhichao: 13197537999 Wang Yongfu: 18889929433 Address: Room 1601, No. 4, Huitong Third Street, Nansha District, Guangzhou Long press or scan the code to register now 2026 SMM (16th) Tin Industry Chain Conference

"Tin" Leads the Future: Industrial Transformation and Value Reshaping in a New Cycle Conference Background Currently, the global tin industry is at a historic turning point. Traditional cyclical logic has been completely overturned, and its strategic value is fully highlighted. In 2026, the tin market is exhibiting an unprecedentedly complex pattern and profound transformation: 1. Deep Restructuring of Supply-Demand Pattern, Unprecedented Enhancement of Strategic Attributes. The static reserve-production ratio of global tin ore resources is only 14 years, and its scarcity is becoming increasingly pronounced. The supply side faces "triple pressures": repeated reversals in Myanmar's production resumption process, continually tightening policies in Indonesia, and elevated geopolitical risks in the DRC. Resource constraints have become the new normal. At the same time, the demand structure has undergone a fundamental shift. Tin has become a strategic resource bridging traditional manufacturing and the digital future. 2. Price System Breaks Historical Records, Industry Ecosystem Faces Reshaping. In early 2026, SHFE tin prices broke through 470,000 yuan/mt, hitting a record high. This price breakthrough is not only a manifestation of supply-demand imbalance but also a sign of the reassessment of the tin industry's value. Traditional trade models, risk management systems, and supply chain collaboration approaches all urgently need innovative breakthroughs. 3. Technology-Driven and Green Transition Giving Rise to a New Symbiotic Ecosystem. Digital and intelligent technologies are deeply empowering the tin industry chain. The global green transition requires the tin industry to upgrade toward low-carbon and circular economy development. Recycled tin recovery and green smelting processes have become the path forward. Every link in the industry chain must shift from competition to collaboration and build an open, resilient, and innovative symbiotic system. Against this backdrop, August 19-21, 2026 in Changsha, Hunan held 2026 SMM (16th) Tin Industry Chain Conference will gather global industry elites for in-depth discussions. Ganzhou Qianshun New Materials Co., Ltd. will attend this grand event, discuss industry development trends with industry peers, and jointly push the tin industry to new heights. Click to register now and join the conference, witness and participate in this significant and far-reaching industry event, and create a brilliant new chapter together! Ganzhou Qianshun New Materials Co., Ltd. was established in 2018, primarily engaged in the processing and sales of tungsten-tin associated ores, tantalum-niobium associated ores, and other polymetallic complex ores. Contact Information Huang Shaoxin 13617078696 Huang Shaoming 15270620268 Huang Qili 15297821623 Long press to scan the QR code and register now 2026 SMM (16th) Tin Industry Chain Conference

"Tin" Leads the Future: Industrial Transformation and Value Reshaping in the New Cycle Conference Background Currently, the global tin industry stands at a historic turning point. Traditional cyclical logic has been completely disrupted, and its strategic value is being fully highlighted. In 2026, the tin market is presenting an unprecedentedly complex pattern and profound transformation: I. Deep Restructuring of Supply-Demand Patterns with Unprecedented Strategic Importance The global static reserve-to-production ratio for tin resources stands at only 14 years, underscoring growing scarcity. The supply side faces "triple pressure": repeated setbacks in Myanmar’s production resumptions, persistently tightening policies in Indonesia, and high geopolitical risks in the DRC—resource constraints have become the new normal. Meanwhile, the demand structure is undergoing a fundamental shift, with tin now a strategic resource bridging traditional manufacturing and the digital future. II. Price Systems Breaking Historical Records and the Industrial Ecosystem Facing Reshaping In early 2026, SHFE tin prices surpassed 470,000 yuan/mt, reaching an all-time high. This price breakthrough not only reflects supply-demand imbalances but also signals a revaluation of the tin industry. Traditional trading models, risk management systems, and supply chain collaboration methods all urgently require innovative breakthroughs. III. Technology-Driven and Green Transition Foster a New Symbiotic Ecosystem Digital and intelligent technologies are deeply empowering the tin industry chain, while the global green transition demands a shift toward low-carbon practices and a circular economy. Recycled tin recovery and green smelting processes have become essential paths. All segments of the industry chain must move from competition to collaboration, building an open, resilient, and innovative symbiotic system. Against this backdrop, August 19-21, 2026, in Changsha, Hunan, the 2026 SMM (16th) Tin Industry Chain Conference will bring together global industry elites for in-depth discussions. Gejiu Yunxin Nonferrous Electrolysis Co., Ltd. will attend this grand event, engaging with industry peers to explore development trends and jointly propel the tin industry to new heights. Click the registration form to sign up now and join us in witnessing and participating in this landmark, far-reaching industry gathering. Together, let us create a brilliant new chapter! Founded in 2005, Gejiu Yunxin Nonferrous Electrolysis Co., Ltd. is located in Huogudu, Zhadian Town, Gejiu City, Honghe Prefecture, Yunnan Province. With a registered capital of 150 million yuan and over 450 employees, its business scope covers nonferrous metal tin smelting, processing, and sales. The company is equipped with electric furnace crude smelting, bimetallic electrolytic wet process, vacuum furnace, and electric heating continuous melting crystallizer pyrometallurgy refining tin processes, with an annual refined tin (Sn99.95%) production capacity of 6,000 mt. Its "Yunxiang" brand tin ingot is a delivery brand on the Shanghai Futures Exchange. The company holds 46 patents and has been honored with titles such as “National Demonstration Base for Employment of Persons with Disabilities,” “Yunnan Province Specialized, Sophisticated, Distinctive, and Innovative Enterprise,” “Yunnan Province High-Tech Enterprise,” “Yunnan Province Innovative Enterprise,” and “Gejiu City Top 50 Enterprise.” Its corporate bank credit rating is AAA, and it is designated as a price submitter for tin ingot prices by SMM and the International Tin Association. The company ranks among the top ten enterprises in China’s tin smelting industry, with high product recognition, strong social credibility, and significant market share. Established in 2005 and located in Huogudu, Zadian Town, Gejiu City, Honghe Prefecture, Yunnan Province, Gejiu Yunxin Nonferrous Electrolysis Co., Ltd. boasts a registered capital of RMB 150 million and has over 450 employees. The company specializes in the smelting, processing, and sales of nonferrous metal tin. Its production facilities include electric furnace smelting, bimetallic electrolysis hydrometallurgical processes, vacuum furnaces, and electrothermal continuous melting and crystallization machines for pyrometallurgical refining of tin. With an annual production capacity of 6,000 mt of refined tin (Sn99.95%), the company’s "Yunxiang" brand tin ingots are listed as a deliverable brand on the Shanghai Futures Exchange. Gejiu Yunxin holds 46 patents and has been recognized with numerous honors, including the "National Demonstration Base for Employment of Persons with Disabilities," "Yunnan Province Specialized, Sophisticated, Distinctive, and Innovative Enterprise," "Yunnan Province High-Tech Enterprise," "Yunnan Province Innovative Enterprise," and "Gejiu City Top 50 Enterprise." Its corporate bank credit rating is AAA, and it is designated as a price submitter for tin ingot prices by SMM and the International Tin Association. The company ranks among the top ten enterprises in the domestic tin smelting industry, with high product recognition, strong social credibility, and significant market share. Contact Shen Yongji 18608779826 Long press to scan and register now 2026 SMM (16th) Tin Industry Chain Conference

"Tin" Leading the Future: Industry Transformation and Value Reshaping in the New Cycle – Meeting Background: Currently, the global tin industry is at a historic turning point, with traditional cycle logic completely shattered and strategic value comprehensively highlighted. The tin market in 2026 presents an unprecedented complex pattern and profound changes: 1. Deep Restructuring of Supply-Demand Pattern, Unprecedented Enhancement of Strategic Attributes The global static reserve-production ratio of tin resources stands at only 14 years, highlighting increasingly prominent scarcity. The supply side faces "triple pressures": repeated production resumptions in Myanmar, continuously tightening policies in Indonesia, and high geopolitical risks in the DRC. Resource constraints have become the new normal. Meanwhile, the demand structure is undergoing a fundamental shift, and tin has become a strategic resource connecting traditional manufacturing with the digital future. 2. Price System Breaks Through History, Industry Ecosystem Faces Reshaping In early 2026, SHFE tin prices surpassed 470,000 yuan/mt, setting a new record high. This price breakthrough reflects not only the supply-demand imbalance but also marks a revaluation of the tin industry's value. Traditional trading models, risk management systems, and supply chain collaboration methods are in urgent need of innovative breakthroughs. 3. Technology-Driven and Green Transition Fosters a Symbiotic New Ecosystem Digital and intelligent technologies are deeply empowering the tin industry chain. The global green transition requires the tin industry to upgrade towards low-carbon and circular economy practices, with recycled tin recovery and green smelting processes becoming essential pathways. All segments of the industry chain must move from competition to collaboration, building an open, resilient, and innovative symbiotic system. Against this backdrop, August 19-21, 2026 in Changsha, Hunan the 2026 SMM (16th) Tin Industry Chain Conference will gather global industry elites for in-depth discussions. Beijing Ruidike Pneumatic Conveying Technology Co., Ltd. will attend this grand event, joining industry peers in exploring industry development trends and jointly promoting the tin industry to new heights. Click to register now and join us in witnessing and participating in this extraordinary and far-reaching industry event, together creating a brilliant new chapter! Ruidike focuses on R&D, production, installation, and after-sales service for solid material pneumatic conveying and injection systems. Its products are applied in industries such as steel, non-ferrous metals, coal chemicals, petrochemicals, food, new energy, and lime kilns. The company is recognized as a National / Zhongguancun High-Tech Enterprise, a Specialized and Sophisticated Enterprise, and an Integration of Informatization and Industrialization Enterprise. It has been awarded titles such as Henan Green Factory, Intelligent Workshop, and Service-Oriented Manufacturing Enterprise, and won provincial-level scientific and technological achievement awards in both 2023 and 2025. In 2018, it established a wholly-owned subsidiary, Henan Ruidike, which specializes in intelligent production and remote operation and maintenance of core components, and houses technical platforms including a powder comprehensive experiment facility, detection center, and digital exhibition hall. It is a provincial-level big data benchmark unit and owns a provincial-level engineering technology research center for gas conveying and injection. Our pulverized coal injection equipment for fuming furnaces, side-blown furnaces, etc., serves numerous leading non-ferrous smelting enterprises including CNGR, Huayou, Jinchuan Group, and Shengtun, with hundreds of complete sets of projects successfully delivered. We sincerely invite clients in and outside China to visit us for field trips and cooperation, for mutual benefit and win-win development! REDC integrates R&D, manufacturing and full lifecycle service of solid material pneumatic conveying & injection systems, serving steel, non-ferrous metals, new energy and other industries. As a national & Zhongguancun high-tech, SRUI enterprise, we hold multiple provincial honors and won major sci-tech awards in 2023 & 2025. Our subsidiary delivers intelligent core parts and remote O&M. We run a provincial-level engineering research center and complete powder testing & R&D platforms, recognized as a Henan big data benchmark. Our coal injection equipment for fuming/side-blown furnaces has hundreds of successful projects with top metallurgical clients including CNGR, Huayou and Jinchuan Group. Welcome global partners for win-win cooperation! Contact Information Address: 8th Floor, Building A2, Zhongguancun No.1, Fengxiu East Road, Yongfeng Industrial Park, Haidian District, Beijing Contact: Mao Qingyang 13811750062 WeChat QR Code Douyin QR Code Long press and scan to register now 2026 SMM (16th) Tin Industry Chain Conference

"Tin" Leads the Future: Industrial Transformation and Value Reconstruction in a New Cycle Conference Background Currently, the global tin industry stands at a historic turning point, where traditional cyclical logic has been completely shattered and strategic value has become fully prominent. The tin market in 2026 exhibits an unprecedentedly complex landscape and profound changes: I. Profound Reconstruction of Supply-Demand Patterns, Unprecedented Enhancement of Strategic Attributes The global static reserve-to-production ratio of tin resources is only 14 years, with scarcity increasingly evident. The supply side faces "triple pressures": repeated setbacks in Myanmar’s production resumptions, continuously tightening policies in Indonesia, and high geopolitical risks in the DRC, making resource constraints a new normal. Meanwhile, the demand structure has undergone a fundamental shift, and tin has become a strategic resource bridging traditional manufacturing and the digital future. II. Price System Breaks Historical Records, Industry Ecosystem Faces Restructuring In early 2026, SHFE tin price exceeded 470,000 yuan/mt, reaching an all-time high. This price breakthrough is not only a manifestation of supply-demand imbalance but also a marker of the revaluation of the tin industry. Traditional trade models, risk management systems, and supply chain collaboration methods all urgently require innovative breakthroughs. III. Technology-Driven and Green Transition Fostering a New Symbiotic Ecosystem Digital and intelligent technologies are deeply empowering the tin industry chain. The global green transition demands that the tin industry upgrade toward low-carbon and circular economy, with recycled tin recovery and green smelting processes becoming necessary paths. Every link in the industry chain must shift from competition to collaboration, building an open, resilient, and innovative symbiotic system. Against this backdrop, from August 19 to 21, 2026 in Changsha, Hunan the 2026 SMM (16th) Tin Industry Chain Conference will gather global industry elites for in-depth discussions. Greentech Technology International Limited will attend this grand event, discussing industry development trends with peers and jointly promoting the tin industry to new heights. Click to register now, witness and participate in this significant and far-reaching industry event, and together create a brilliant new chapter! Greentech Technology International Limited ("Greentech Technology", stock code: 00195) is a company listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited. On March 4, 2011, the company successfully acquired all equity interests in Baisong Mineral Resources Global Limited ("Baisong Mineral"), becoming a non-ferrous metal resources enterprise primarily engaged in tin ore mining and sales. Since the sale of its insulation materials business on February 29, 2011, the company has focused on the development of non-ferrous metal businesses. Greentech Technology International Limited is listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited. On 4 March 2011, the Company successfully acquired the entire interests of Parksong Mining and Resource Recycling Limited, thereby venturing into the min. Parksong Mining is an investment holding company that conducts tin mining in Tasmania, Australia, through a joint venture, holding a 50% interest in the Renison Mine, the Mount Bischoff open-cut tin project, and the Rentails tailings retreatment project. Among these, the Renison Mine has long been one of the world's major hard-rock tin mines and is also Australia's largest tin-producing mine. Our project partner, Yunnan Tin Group (Holding) Co., Ltd., is China's largest tin producer. With its extensive industry experience, Yunnan Tin Group provides strong support in the sale of tin and the production management of the Tasmania tin mines. Parksong Mining is an investment holding company which launches tin mining through a joint venture in Tasmania, Australia. It holds a 50% interest of the Renison quarry, the Mount Bischoff open cut tin project and the Rentails tailings retreatment project. The Renison tin deposit has always been one of the largest hard rock tin deposits in the world and the largest tin mine in Australia. Our project partner, Yunnan Tin Group (Holding) Co., Ltd., is the largest tin producer in China. With its extensive tin mining experience, Yunnan Tin Group will provide potent support to our metal tin sale and the production management of the Tasmania mines. Upon the acquisition of the tin mine, the company also strengthened its management and technical teams. With the addition of new management, it assembled a group of experts with unique achievements in geological exploration, mining, mineral processing, and smelting, and recruited a number of professionally trained and experienced engineering and technical personnel from Australia and mainland China to enhance frontline production management. The company believes that the experienced management team can provide valuable advice for its future development in the non-ferrous metals industry, helping to lay a solid foundation for long-term growth and seize industry opportunities as they arise. Along the acquisition of the tin mine, our management and technical teams have also been strengthened. In addition to the joining of new management members, the company was set up as a congregation of professionals with unique contributions in geological exploration, mining, processing, smelting and refining. A batch of technical staff with expertise and practical experience has also been recruited from Australia and mainland China to enhance the management of front-line production. The Company believes that an experienced management team can provide valuable advice on its future development in the non-ferrous metal industry, and will be conducive to building a strong foundation for long-term development and to grasping industrial opportunities. Greentech possesses high-quality and promising projects, strong resource advantages, advanced tin mining technology, and an experienced management team. The Company will focus on the non-ferrous metal industry, seize market opportunities, accelerate its development pace, strive to enhance corporate value, achieve steady growth in revenue and profit, and maximize shareholder returns. Greentech has high quality and promising projects, strong resource advantages, advanced tin mining technologies and an experienced management team. Focusing on the non-ferrous metal industry, the Company will seize business opportunities, step up the pace of development and enhance the value of the Company so as to realize stable growths in revenues and profits and maximize returns to shareholders. Contact Yao Huixing +86 13077486850 Liu Yidi +86 16621280621 Long Press to Scan and Register Now 2026 SMM (16th) Tin Industry Chain Conference

From July 1, a 50% out-of-quota tariff grabs the headlines — but for stainless steel, the real rule change is "melt-and-pour" origin, and it rewrites who counts as the producer.