The 4th China (Jiangxi) International Nonferrous Metals and Metallurgical Industry Exhibition, 2027 The 4th China (Jiangxi) International Nonferrous Metals and Metallurgical Industry Exhibition in 2027 Date: March 28-30, 2027 Venue: Nanchang Greenland International Expo Center "World Tungsten Capital" "World Copper Capital" "Asia's Lithium Capital" "Rare Earth Kingdom" Concurrent Events: The 4th China (Jiangxi) International Green Mining Exhibition, 2027 The 4th China (Jiangxi) International Foundry, Die Casting, Forging, Heat Treatment and Industrial Furnace Exhibition, 2027 [Jiangxi's Many Firsts] New China's first aircraft, first diesel wheeled tractor, first military sidecar motorcycle, first coastal defense missile, first artificial satellite, and today's C919 large passenger aircraft were all born here. [Industrial Advantages] The nonferrous metals industry is the largest pillar industry of Jiangxi Province. The energy consumption dual controls, dual carbon policies, and the new connotations of high-quality development have put forward new requirements for strengthening and expanding the nonferrous metals industry. Promoting the further healthy, rapid, and orderly development of the nonferrous metals industry and enhancing its core competitiveness is an inevitable requirement for transforming from a province rich in nonferrous metal resources to a province with a strong nonferrous metals industry, and is also an important lever for Jiangxi to achieve carbon peaking by 2030. Leveraging Jiangxi Province's abundant nonferrous mineral resources, Jiangxi's nonferrous metals industry has developed rapidly, with continuously expanding scale and improving standards. It has become Jiangxi's largest pillar industry and is currently a key "trillion-yuan-level" industry being cultivated in Jiangxi. It is the undisputed "ballast stone" of Jiangxi's manufacturing sector. Jiangxi has become an important nonferrous metal ore mining and production site in China. Jiangxi Province enjoys superior metallogenic geological conditions and abundant mineral resources, making it one of China's important bases for nonferrous metals, rare metals, rare earth, and uranium minerals, with a relatively high degree of mineral resource complementarity. Jiangxi's seven major categories of minerals — copper, tungsten, rare earth, uranium, tantalum-niobium, gold, and silver — are known as the "Seven Golden Flowers." According to Jiangxi Province's "2+6+N" Action Plan for High-Quality Leapfrog Industrial Development, the province's nonferrous metals industry plans to achieve a trillion-yuan level in main business revenue. To promote the healthy development of Jiangxi Province's nonferrous metals industry, facilitate foreign economic and trade cooperation, and guide Jiangxi's nonferrous metals industry to align with international standards, the Organizing Committee, after conducting multiple in-depth grassroots surveys and project analyses with government authorities and industry associations, has decided to hold the "4th China (Jiangxi) International Nonferrous Metals and Metallurgical Industry Exhibition, 2027" at the Nanchang Greenland International Expo Center on March 28-30, 2027. We look forward to seeing you there. [ Exhibition Dates ] Registration and Booth Setup: March 26-27, 2027 Opening Ceremony: March 28, 2027, 9:30 Exhibition and Trading: March 28-30, 2027 Dismantling: March 30, 2027, 14:00 [Scope of Exhibits] Non-ferrous Metal Raw Materials: copper, aluminum, magnesium, titanium, zinc, lead, manganese, zirconium, vanadium, nickel, molybdenum, silicon, antimony, tin, chromium, tungsten, tantalum, indium and other non-ferrous metal mineral product raw materials, magnetic materials, rare and rare earth materials, precious metal materials and various alloy materials; Non-ferrous Metal Products: copper products, aluminum products, titanium alloy products, magnesium alloy products, powder metallurgy products, etc.; Metallurgical Equipment and Technology: smelting furnaces and kilns, refining equipment, smelting pumps and valves, conveying equipment, heat exchange equipment, flue gas acid-making equipment, corrosion-resistant equipment, hydrometallurgy, electrolysis equipment, large power rectifier power supplies, electrolytic cells, extraction equipment, surface treatment equipment, etc.; Metal Processing Machine Tools: lathes, milling machines, sawing machines, drilling machines, grinding machines, punch presses, boring machines, machining centers, electrical discharge machines, wire cutting machines, laser processing equipment, etc.; Metal Automation Control Equipment: frequency converters, fieldbuses, industrial computers, instruments and meters, automation control, robots, electronic application systems, weighing instruments and information solutions for equipment manufacturing, etc.; Auxiliary Materials for Metal Production: chemicals, solvents, refractory materials, catalysts, gases, lubricating oils, etc.; Powder Metallurgy: raw materials, equipment, products, 3D printing, polymer powder materials, ceramic powder materials; Casting, Die Casting and Forging: castings, casting equipment, casting materials, casting molds, casting/pouring robots, new casting technology and supporting products, various heat treatment furnaces, industrial furnaces, die castings, die casting molds, die casting machines and peripheral equipment, post-processing equipment for die castings, surface treatment technology and equipment, die casting robots, new die casting technology and supporting products, forgings, flanges and rings, forging equipment and accessories, surface treatment technology and equipment, automation, forging mold manufacturing technology and equipment, forging raw materials. Geological (Mine) Exploration Technology and Equipment: geophysical exploration technology, geochemical exploration technology, aerial survey and remote sensing technology, surveying and mapping technology, geological data processing, mineral product analysis, laboratory instruments and meters. Mining Technology and Equipment: excavation equipment, drilling and rock drilling equipment, loading equipment, transportation equipment (excavators, loaders, underground mining vehicles, mining dump units), hoisting equipment, drilling, construction machinery, etc. [Media Promotion] 65 authoritative financial media outlets including Jiangxi Daily, Jiangxi Television Economic Channel, Dajiang Finance Channel, Jiangxi Net, China Net, China Daily Net, and China Finance Net; 10 major self-media platforms including Sohu, NetEase, and Toutiao; 53 industry-leading professional media outlets including China Mining Net, China Excavator Net, China Foundry Net, China Die Casting Net, China Auto Manufacturing Net, World Aluminum Net, China Nonferrous Metals Net, Nonferrous Metals Information Net, and Metalworking, along with 180 other industry-related professional media outlets; Comprehensive coverage of key words search clients through online search platforms such as Baidu Promotion and 360 Promotion; [Concurrent Events] 2027 China Foundry Technology Innovation Outstanding Contribution Award Ceremony 2027 China Metallurgical Melting and Casting Technology Seminar 2027 China Recycled Metals Industry Chain Integrated Development Forum 2027 China NEV and Auto Body Lightweighting Peak Forum 2027 China Green Mine Development Forum [Exhibition Rules] ★ Standard booth 3m×3m: China enterprises: RMB 9,800 yuan/booth; overseas enterprises: RMB 15,800 yuan/booth; ★ International brand booth (9 ㎡, deluxe decoration) RMB 12,800 yuan/booth; overseas enterprises: RMB 18,800 yuan/booth; ★ Indoor bare space (minimum 36 ㎡): China enterprises: RMB 1,000 yuan/㎡; overseas enterprises: RMB 2,000 yuan/㎡; Booth equipped with: two fluorescent tubes, one waste basket, display boards, header board, one table and two chairs, air conditioning, lighting, security, and cleaning services. Note: Bare space does not include any exhibition facilities. Special decoration management fees and hydropower fees charged by the venue shall be borne by the exhibitors and their special decoration contractors. [Organizing Committee Secretariat] Contact: Song Jia 132-1700-0270 (same on WeChat) Official website: http://www.jxysjs.net

The CLNB 2026 Solid-State Battery Conference was held in Suzhou in April, where experts reached a consensus that 2026-2030 will be a critical period for industrialisation. The conference focused on breakthroughs in technology pathways such as oxide and sulphide, elaborating on progress in mass production of lithium sulphide, innovations in high-specific-energy cathodes, and upgrades in equipment and processes.

As a niche yet high-strategic rare metal, hafnium (Hf, atomic number 72) lags behind common metals like copper in public awareness, but its unique physicochemical properties make it irreplaceable for nuclear power, aerospace, semiconductors and other high-end fields. This concise breakdown covers its core traits, supply dynamics and critical applications to highlight its underrecognized role in advanced manufacturing. I. Core Properties A silver-gray, high-melting-point transition metal, hafnium exists solely as a zirconium-associated metal—no independent ore deposits. The near-identical atomic radius and chemical properties of zirconium and hafnium make separation/purification highly challenging, the root of its scarcity.Key strengths for harsh industrial use: 2233℃ melting point, exceptional high-temperature oxidation/structural stability Strong room-temperature plasticity, balanced strength and toughness Superior corrosion resistance (insoluble in dilute acids/alkalis, soluble only in hydrofluoric acid/aqua regia) ~600x higher thermal neutron absorption than zirconium (ideal for nuclear reactor control) High dielectric constant of hafnium oxide (critical for advanced semiconductors) Carbides/nitrides (melting point >2900℃) for ultra-high-temperature ceramics and hard alloys II. Supply & Scarcity Resources: Extremely scarce (crustal abundance ~3 ppm), exclusively tied to zirconium ores. Global resources concentrated in Australia, South Africa, the U.S. and Brazil; China faces low hafnium content in domestic zirconium ores, leading to high external dependence. Supply: Production hinges on zirconium smelting, with zirconium-hafnium separation as a core technical barrier. Only a handful of global players produce high-purity (nuclear/electronic-grade) hafnium at scale, forming an oligopoly. Annual output is ~hundreds of tons, with ultra-low supply elasticity—supply disruptions trigger sharp price swings. Ⅲ. Irreplaceable Core Applications Demand is rigid (no cost-effective substitutes) across high-end sectors: Nuclear Industry: Preferred material for pressurized water reactor control rods, regulating reaction rates and ensuring safety. Driven by global nuclear power revival, demand is steadily growing. Aerospace: Key nickel-based single-crystal superalloy additive, boosting high-temperature creep strength and lifespan for aero-engine turbine blades, combustors and rocket nozzles. Semiconductors: High-purity electronic-grade hafnium oxide overcomes silicon dioxide’s miniaturization limits, reducing leakage current and enabling advanced-node chip production—a key growth driver. Other High-End Fields: Used in cutting tool coatings, special electronic components, corrosion-resistant materials and emerging hydrogen storage research, with expanding use cases. Ⅳ. Conclusion Hafnium is a "scarce niche metal with rigid high-end demand," holding irreplaceable strategic value in China’s key industries (nuclear power, aerospace, semiconductors). The global market remains in long-term tight supply-demand balance, and its strategic and market value will rise alongside global advanced manufacturing upgrades.

SMM Morning Meeting Minutes: On Friday night last week, LME copper opened at $12,871.5/mt. After fluctuating rangebound in early trading, it dipped to $12,805.5/mt, then the center rose to a high of $12,927.5/mt, and finally closed at $12,869/mt, up 0.08%. Trading volume fell by 3,517 lots from the previous trading day to 24,000 lots; open interest increased by 2,377 lots from the previous trading day to 308,000 lots, mainly reflecting bulls adding positions overall. On Friday night last week, the most-traded SHFE copper 2604 contract opened at 100,250 yuan/mt. It bottomed at 100,180 yuan/mt in early trading, then the center rose to a high of 100,820 yuan/mt, and finally closed at 100,250 yuan/mt while fluctuating rangebound, down 0.53%. Trading volume fell by 58,000 lots from the previous trading day to 69,000 lots; open interest increased by 1,229 lots from the previous trading day to 197,000 lots, mainly reflecting bears adding positions overall.

Trend Chart of Panzhihua 20# Titanium Ore Prices from 2021 to May 2025 Note: Prices are ex-factory prices excluding tax Trend Chart of Domestic Titanium Slag Prices from 2021 to May 2025 Trend Chart of Domestic Sponge Titanium/Titanium Plate Prices from 2021 to May 2025 Data Source: China Nonferrous Metals Industry Association, Titanium Zirconium Hafnium Vanadium Branch Review of Domestic Price Trends In May, the domestic titanium ore market showed a trend of first suppression and then recovery, with overall stable but weak performance. This was particularly evident in the Panxi region. In early May, due to the continuous decline in downstream titanium dioxide prices and a drop in operating rates, market demand weakened, leading to a panic-induced price drop. Among them, medium and small miners lowered their quotations by about 100 yuan/mt, while the price of medium-grade ore fell by around 130 yuan/mt, and large mines also reduced their prices by 100 yuan~150 yuan/mt. In late May, as some downstream enterprises resumed production, the demand for titanium ore rebounded slightly, and market confidence gradually recovered, with some medium and small miners in the Panxi region raising their quotations slightly. In May, some imported titanium ore prices were also relatively weak. Affected by the decline in some domestic titanium ore and downstream product prices, there was significant pressure on the sales of imported titanium ore, with some transactions stalling, and imported ore prices saw slight adjustments. At month-end, Mozambique titanium ore prices stood at $370/mt, while Nigerian titanium ore ex-factory prices including tax ranged from 2,050 yuan~2,150 yuan/mt. The market was in a stalemate, with downstream buyers generally adopting a wait-and-see attitude. In May, the titanium slag market exhibited a pattern of "weak and depressed acid slag, high titanium slag under pressure but relatively stable." Downstream enterprises did not conduct centralized tender purchases in May, and high titanium slag prices continued to follow the April market transaction prices. Although raw material costs pulled back slightly recently, high titanium slag producers still operated at a loss, showing low enthusiasm for production, with most enterprises cutting or halting production. The acid slag market had low production activity, with relatively small output, and some enterprises experienced inventory accumulation. Acid slag plants in Yunnan were basically shut down, while those in Panzhihua only maintained production for their own downstream factories. A few acid slag plants in north China maintained minimal production, resulting in a significant reduction in overall supply. In May, domestic sponge titanium prices stabilized at a relatively high level. At the beginning of May, grade one sponge titanium prices stabilized at 50,000 yuan/mt with bulk transactions. Some producers attempted to raise their quotations, and others increased the prices of aerospace-grade sponge titanium products. Due to the relatively stable supply of aerospace-grade sponge titanium and favorable downstream demand, its prices rose smoothly. The main users of grade one sponge titanium were in the industrial sector, with limited capacity to absorb higher prices. After the price reached 50,000 yuan/mt, downstream enterprises were unwilling to accept any further increases. In May, the titanium dioxide (TiO₂) market continued its downward price trend, with declines ranging from 300 yuan/mt to 500 yuan/mt, and market quotes were relatively chaotic. At the beginning of May, under the dual pressures of weak end-use demand and high inventory levels, enterprises successively lowered their new order quotes. The listing prices of leading enterprises were reduced by 500 yuan/mt, triggering a chain reaction of price reductions in the market. Enterprises were constrained by both the market downturn and cost pressures, resulting in high inventory levels. To alleviate inventory pressure, nearly half of the enterprises chose to halt or cut production, leading to a significant decline in the market's operating rate. However, the contraction rate of the supply side significantly lagged behind the decline in demand, and the market's oversupply contradiction was not effectively alleviated. Outlook In June, the titanium ore market will continue to face a severe situation. As the market enters the traditional off-season, there is little prospect of significant improvement in demand for downstream products in the short term, and titanium ore prices for small and medium-sized miners will continue to be under pressure. In terms of imported titanium ore, due to significant shipping pressure, it is expected that some domestic miners will have room to lower their imported ore prices. In June, the titanium slag market will remain challenging. Although the high-titanium slag market has some cost support, if there is no significant improvement in demand, prices will continue to be under pressure. In June, the tender prices of large northern plants fell by 300 yuan/mt, leading to widespread losses and production halts among titanium slag plants, further suppressing their willingness to resume production, and the operating rate will remain low. Given the lack of improvement in downstream demand, the acid slag market is expected to continue in a weak and sluggish state, with prices potentially declining further. It is expected that in the short term, the price of titanium sponge will continue to maintain a phased high level. Currently, titanium sponge enterprises are cautious about increasing production, and the overall market supply and demand situation is relatively stable. Since March, titanium sponge prices have gradually increased, and the pressure for further price increases in the future will also intensify, with relatively limited upside room. In the second half of the year, if some new capacities are put into production, titanium sponge prices may once again face challenges. In the future, the titanium dioxide market may continue to operate in a weak state. On the demand side, it is difficult to achieve significant improvement due to the impact of the traditional off-season and blocked foreign trade. On the supply side, despite the decline in enterprises' operating rates, the oversupply situation is difficult to reverse in the short term. Supported by high costs, the downward room for titanium dioxide prices is limited. It is expected that in June, the market will continue to adopt a transaction mode of one order, one negotiation. Import Data Statistics In April, China's imports of titanium ore concentrates and middling ores were 419,000 mt, up 27.55% YoY and down 12.39% MoM. From January to April, China's imports of titanium ore were 1.776 million mt, up 18.13% YoY. In April, China's imports of titanium plates, sheets, and strips with a thickness of ≤0.8 mm were 221.5 mt, up 27.97% YoY and 42.74% MoM. From January to April, China's imports of titanium plates, sheets, and strips with a thickness ≤0.8mm reached 480.6 mt, up 26.65% YoY. In April, China's imports of titanium plates, sheets, and strips with a thickness >0.8mm were 84.3 mt, down 38.08% YoY and 45.45% MoM. From January to April, China's imports of titanium plates, sheets, and strips with a thickness >0.8mm were 380.2 mt, down 21% YoY. In April, China's imports of titanium pipes were 29.3 mt, down 43.84% YoY and 13.3% MoM. From January to April, China's imports of titanium pipes were 72.1 mt, down 58.28% YoY. In April, China's imports of other unwrought titanium were 21.3 mt, up 58.04% YoY and 25.39% MoM. From January to April, China's imports of other unwrought titanium were 91.8 mt, up 166.97% YoY. In April, China's imports of titanium bars, rods, sections, and profiles were 1,868.9 mt, up 1,698.03% YoY and 206.81% MoM. From January to April, China's imports of titanium bars, rods, sections, and profiles were 3,505.7 mt, up 347.89% YoY. In April, China's imports of titanium wires were 13.8 mt, down 63.35% YoY and 56.6% MoM. From January to April, China's imports of titanium wires were 75.6 mt, down 16.51% YoY. In April, China's imports of other wrought titanium and titanium products were 51.2 mt, down 38.67% YoY and up 4.68% MoM. From January to April, China's imports of other wrought titanium and titanium products were 174.7 mt, down 27.99% YoY. In April, China's imports of titanium dioxide were 6,600 mt, down 2.71% YoY and 20.44% MoM. From January to April, China's imports of titanium dioxide were 27,400 mt, down 11.87% YoY. Export Data Statistics In April, China's exports of titanium sponge were 979.1 mt, up 436.47% YoY and 134.67% MoM. From January to April, China's exports of titanium sponge were 2,474.5 mt, up 90.05% YoY. In April, China's exports of titanium plates, sheets, and strips with a thickness ≤0.8mm were 163.4 mt, up 105.6% YoY and 16.67% MoM. From January to April, China's exports of titanium plates, sheets, and strips with a thickness ≤0.8mm were 450.7 mt, up 4.75% YoY. In April, China's exports of titanium plates, sheets, and strips with a thickness >0.8mm were 496 mt, down 61.32% YoY and 24.8% MoM. From January to April, China's exports of titanium plates, sheets, and strips with a thickness >0.8mm reached 2,273.3 mt, down 40.36% YoY. In April, China's exports of titanium pipes amounted to 276 mt, up 11.69% YoY and 27.38% MoM. From January to April, China's exports of titanium pipes totaled 973.5 mt, down 1.39% YoY. In April, China's exports of other unwrought titanium amounted to 49.3 mt, down 77.34% YoY and up 20.38% MoM. From January to April, China's exports of other unwrought titanium totaled 262 mt, down 56.8% YoY. In April, China's exports of titanium bars, rods, profiles, and special shapes amounted to 529 mt, down 38.5% YoY and 52.73% MoM. From January to April, China's exports of titanium bars, rods, profiles, and special shapes totaled 3,111 mt, up 4.43% YoY. In April, China's exports of titanium wire amounted to 239.6 mt, up 79.94% YoY and 131.38% MoM. From January to April, China's exports of titanium wire totaled 545.4 mt, up 1.38% YoY. In April, China's exports of other wrought titanium and titanium products amounted to 482.9 mt, up 42.01% YoY and 5.03% MoM. From January to April, China's exports of other wrought titanium and titanium products totaled 1,736.4 mt, up 22.09% YoY. In April, China's exports of titanium dioxide amounted to 148,000 mt, down 5.96% YoY and 20% MoM. From January to April, China's exports of titanium dioxide totaled 649,000 mt, up 0.32% YoY. Zirconium Market Analysis In April, China's imports of zircon sand amounted to 21.78 mt, up 25.71% YoY and 7.72% MoM. From January to April, China's imports of zircon sand totaled 845,000 mt, up 31.39% YoY. In April, China's exports of zirconium oxychloride amounted to 5,883 mt, down 0.52% YoY and up 73.35% MoM. From January to April, China's exports of zirconium oxychloride totaled 15,497.3 mt, down 6.08% YoY. In April, China's exports of zirconium carbonate amounted to 1,333.8 mt, down 38.05% YoY and 27.67% MoM. From January to April, China's exports of zirconium carbonate totaled 5,833.9 mt, down 17.59% YoY. In May, the supply of zircon sand continued to increase, while end-use consumption showed no improvement, leading to a continued decline in domestic zircon sand prices. At the end of May, the price of imported 66% high-grade sand was approximately $1,850/mt, and the price of domestic 65% zircon sand was approximately 12,300 yuan/mt. In May, the real estate market remained sluggish, zircon sand prices continued to fall, enterprises faced significant inventory pressure, and the price of zirconium silicate continued to decline. At the month-end of May, the price of ordinary zirconium silicate was approximately 12,300 yuan/mt. In May, the mainstream quotations for zirconium oxychloride from leading enterprises ranged from 14,000 yuan/mt to 14,500 yuan/mt, with mainstream quotations around 14,000 yuan/mt. Some enterprises, eager to sell their products, offered prices lower than the mainstream prices.

As a critical material in fields such as aerospace, integrated circuits, and high-speed rail transportation, high-end copper alloys are increasingly gaining strategic importance. Despite China's copper semis production and consumption ranking first globally for consecutive years, with a self-sufficiency rate of 96% for general copper semis, high-end copper alloy products still heavily rely on imports. To address this "chokehold" challenge, SMM recently initiated an industry resource integration proposal, collaborating with upstream and downstream enterprises in the industry chain, as well as research institutions, to meticulously produce the "2026 China Copper Alloy Materials Sourcing Guide" , aiming to advance the localisation process of high-end copper alloy materials and facilitate the transition from a "major material producer" to a "leading material powerhouse." Jiangsu Xiongsheng New Material Co., Ltd., as a partner, actively participated in the joint production of the sourcing guide, jointly promoting the healthy and rapid upgrading of China's copper alloy materials industry chain. Jiangsu Xiongsheng New Material Co., Ltd. specializes in producing high-hardness, high-strength, high-wear-resistant, high-corrosion-resistant, high-conductivity, high-thermal-conductivity, and non-magnetic high-performance copper alloy materials, including beryllium bronze, beryllium cobalt copper, beryllium nickel copper, beryllium cobalt nickel, chromium zirconium copper, aluminum bronze, and high-conductivity copper alloys. The main grades are: C17200 beryllium copper, C17300 free-cutting beryllium copper, C17500 beryllium cobalt copper, C17510 beryllium nickel copper, C18150 chromium zirconium copper, 86300 aluminum bronze, and nickel chromium silicon copper. The company boasts over two decades of production experience and history. The company holds over 10 patents, has passed ISO9001 system certification, and possesses 105 sets of equipment, including vacuum melting furnaces, pneumatic forging hammers, and sawing machines, with an annual production capacity exceeding 2,000 mt. Through R&D and improvements in special processes such as melting, forging, heat treatment, and cold working, it has eliminated difficult-to-overcome defects like porosity, blowholes, and uneven thermal conductivity, enabling products to meet national and international industry standards! The products are mainly used in electrode blocks, electrode wheels, conductive nozzles, current pins, nozzles, rotating shaft sleeves, etc., for spot welding, seam welding machines, EV batteries, and robot assembly lines. They are widely applied in manufacturing large molds, ceramic sanitary ware, electronics, machinery, explosion-proof appliances, aerospace, shipping, oil exploration, NEVs, and other industries. Their high-hardness, high-strength, high-wear-resistant, high-corrosion-resistant, high-conductivity, high-thermal-conductivity, and non-magnetic properties are increasingly being applied to more industries and fields. Jiasheng Copper adheres to the industry philosophy of "integrity, pragmatism, and striving for excellence" and upholds the business principle of "quality first, customer supreme." We are willing to grow together with you! Contact Information: Manager Zhang 15853799595/13926800367 Click here to receive a free copy of the "2026 China Copper Alloy Materials Sourcing Guide" SMM Contact Person Lin Junfeng 183 2622 3112 linjunfeng@smm.cn