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APAC (10th) Stainless Steel Industry Conference 2025

2025 SMM Europe & Africa Lithium Resources Field Trip

2025 NET ZERO EUROPE - Solar & Energy Storage Summit

3rd Li-ion Battery Europe 2025

Indonesia Nickel & Cobalt & EV Industry Conference 2024

CLNB 2024 9TH CHINA NEW ENERGY EXPO

2025 SMM SOUTH AMERICAN LITHIUM RESOURCES FIELD TRIP

2025 SMM ASEAN Automotive Supply Chain Conference

AICE 2025 SMM (20th) Aluminum Industry Conference and Aluminum Industry Expo

NET ZERO MEA - Solar & Energy Storage

Baidu's Apollo Go partners with Uber to boost autonomous vehicle deployment in global market

Geely Automobile, Zeekr Group sign merger agreement to unify operations under “One Geely” vision

[SMM Analysis] In-depth Review of Lithium Carbonate Market in H1 2025 and Outlook for H2

MMi Daily Iron Ore Report (July 15)

[SMM Rebar Daily Review: Futures Market Pullback Drags Down Market Sentiment, Construction Steel Prices Continue Weak Balance Fluctuation] Today, the futures market fluctuated downward, closing at 3,114, down 0.54% from the previous trading day. In the spot market, quotes showed mixed performance, with overall price fluctuations ranging from 10 to 20 yuan/mt. In terms of transactions, influenced by the futures market pullback, market trading enthusiasm weakened, and overall transaction performance was mediocre.

[SMM Rebar Daily Review] Futures market retreat drags down market sentiment; construction steel prices continue to oscillate in a weak equilibrium

Recently, CMOC released its earnings forecast for the first half of 2025, projecting a net profit attributable to shareholders of the publicly listed firm ranging from 8.2 billion yuan to 9.1 billion yuan, up 51.37% to 67.98% YoY. The main reason is the YoY increase in the prices of copper and cobalt, the company's key products, coupled with the growth in production and sales of copper products, driving up performance. The company achieved growth in the production of its key products, with copper metal production increasing by approximately 12.68% YoY and refined cobalt production increasing by approximately 13.05% YoY.

CMOC: Net profit for H1 is expected to increase by 51.37%-67.98% YoY

On July 15, a spokesperson from the Ministry of Commerce stated that the current adjustment to the Catalog removed three technical entries, added one, and revised one. The key changes include: the removal of one prohibited technical entry for traditional Chinese architectural technology and two restricted technical entries for architectural environmental control technology, creating favorable conditions for the global sharing of China's achievements in architectural technology; the addition of one restricted technical entry, namely, the preparation technology for battery cathode materials, encompassing three control points: the preparation technology for lithium iron phosphate (LFP) used in batteries, the preparation technology for lithium manganese iron phosphate (LMFP) used in batteries, and the preparation technology for phosphate cathode raw materials; and the revision of one restricted technical entry, namely, non-ferrous metal metallurgy technology, including five control points: the technology for extracting lithium from spodumene to produce lithium carbonate, the technology for extracting lithium from spodumene to produce lithium hydroxide, the preparation technology for lithium metal (alloy) and lithium materials, the technology for extracting lithium from brine, the preparation technology for lithium-containing purification solutions, and the revision of the control points for the technology for extracting gallium metal. (Ministry of Commerce)

Spokesperson of the Ministry of Commerce Answers Reporters' Questions on Adjusting the Catalogue of Technologies Prohibited or Restricted from Export by China

[GAC International Delivers 400 NEVs to VEMO in Mexico] On July 14, according to GAC International, as of now, GAC International Mexico has delivered a cumulative total of 400 AION ES EVs to VEMO, a new energy mobility company in Mexico.

GAC International delivered 400 NEVs to VEMO in Mexico

[FinDreams Battery, a subsidiary of BYD, and BHP reach memorandum of understanding (MOU)] On July 14, according to FinDreams Battery, FinDreams Battery Co., Ltd. (FDB), a wholly-owned subsidiary of BYD Group, and BHP recently reached a memorandum of understanding (MOU). The two parties will jointly work on researching and exploring power battery system solutions suitable for heavy mining equipment and locomotives, as well as the supporting flash charging infrastructure. In addition, the two parties will also collaborate to explore the use of BYD's commercial and light vehicles at BHP's mines.

FinDreams Battery, a subsidiary of BYD, has reached a memorandum of understanding with BHP

[SAIC MG's new MG4 rolls off production line at Nanjing production site] On July 14, SAIC MG announced that the new MG4, after completing its final quality inspection process in the assembly workshop of SAIC's Nanjing production site, rolled off the production line, marking the official mass production launch of the first car model under MG's new century new energy strategy. Equipped with the MG×OPPO intelligent vehicle-mobile phone interconnection system, this car model will be officially launched in August.

The new MG4 from SAIC MG rolled off the production line at the Nanjing production site

[Tesla Vice President: Persist in Doing the Right Thing, Leave the Rest to Time] On July 14, Tesla's Vice President reposted a report regarding the "second-instance verdict upholding the original ruling in the Tesla brake incident" and wrote: "That year at the Shanghai Auto Show, we invited owner volunteers to help explain the cars. On media day, they couldn't enter and weren't present. After the overwhelming news coverage, we thought they wouldn't come in the following days. But the next day, they all showed up and even said, 'Because of this incident, we must stand up and explain how good this car is.' The feeling was indescribable! Tesla has come this far thanks to the support of millions of owners. There may be areas where we still can't satisfy owners 100%, but we will give 100% effort to live up to everyone's trust. Persist in doing the right thing, leave the rest to time.

Vice President of Tesla: Insist on doing the right thing, and leave the rest to time

SMM ONLINE WEBINAR: Navigating the Commodities Landscape in the Energy Transition: Short & Medium-Term Investment Insights

Global Solar & Energy Storage Trends Amid Tariff Shifts

U.S. Tariffs and the Global Aluminium Market: Navigating Shifting Supply-Demand Dynamics and Rising Costs

Indonesian Nickel Market Review: Price Trend, Policy, and Market Dynamics

Global Lithium Battery Recycling Market Analysis

Harnessing Solar Growth in MEA: Market Dynamics, Investment Climate, and Global Partnerships 

SMM’s Review of the Lithium Industry for 2024 and Forecast for 2025

SMM Free Online Webinar: China's Aluminum Export Landscape-Impacts of the New Tax Rebate Policy

SMM & LiBE Free Webinar: Global Ternary Cathode Materials Market Analysis and Outlook

Global Stainless Steel Feedstock Analysis and Supply & Demand Forecast

Category	Price Description	Price Range	Avg	Change	Date
Raw Materials	Battery-Grade Lithium Carbonate CNY/mt	63800-66000	64900	+250	Jul 15
Raw Materials	Battery-Grade Lithium Hydroxide (Coarse Particles) CNY/mt	56840-58000	57420	0	Jul 15
Cathode material	LFP (Mid-End, For NEV) CNY/mt	30750-31910	31330	+55	Jul 15
Battery separator	Wet-process Base Film（9μm） CNY/㎡	0.68-0.8	0.74	0	Jul 15
Electrolyte	LiPF6 (Domestic) CNY/mt	47800-52000	49900	-650	Jul 15
Electrolyte	Electrolyte (For LFP Battery) CNY/mt	14800-20600	17700	-100	Jul 15

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