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2026 SMM GRMI RENEWABLE METAL INDUSTRY CHAIN SUMMIT（NINGBO）

ASCC 2026 SMM 8th Automotive Supply Chain Conference & Industry Collaboration Forum

2026 SMM (3rd) South China Non-Ferrous Metals Annual Conference

2026 SMM Germany Solar & Energy Storage Forum

Africa Critical Minerals Conference 2026

2026 SMM ASEAN Automotive Supply Chain Conference

Shanghai Metals Expo 2026

APAC (11th) Ni-Cr Stainless Steel Industry Conference 2026

Indonesia Nickel & Cobalt & EV Industry Conference 2024

CLNB 2024 9TH CHINA NEW ENERGY EXPO

Aiko Solar recently reported that its 72MW large-scale ground-mounted PV power station project in Wettin-Löbejün-Mörbitz, Germany, jointly developed with their partners, has officially been connected to the grid, installing a total of 110,566 high-efficiency ABC solar modules. 
Projections indicate that once fully operational, these modules will deliver up to 850 million kWh of clean electricity and secure an estimated €109 million in robust financial returns over the project's entire lifespan, while slashing 1.22 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions annually, successfully achieving a win-win outcome for both commercial value and ecological responsibility.

[SMM Photovoltaic] Aiko Solar 72MW Ground-Mounted Project in Germany Successfully Grid-Connected

June 2026 Chaoyang Externally Purchased Metallurgical Coke and Other Items Procurement Tender Announcement

[SMM Analysis] Same race track, different racing styles: The distinct survival logics of leading NEV manufacturers

Cobalt product prices mostly fell; refined cobalt dropped 16,500 yuan; the market still awaits downstream demand recovery [Weekly Observation]

June 12:
Northern ports: South African high-iron ore: 31.4-32.1 yuan/mtu, down from last Friday; South African semi-carbonate ore: 37.8-38.3 yuan/mtu, flat from last Friday; Gabonese ore: 41-41.6 yuan/mtu, down from last Friday; 46% Australian lumps: 43.5-44 yuan/mtu, flat from last Friday; South African medium-iron ore: 37.5-38 yuan/mtu, down from last Friday.
Southern ports: South African high-iron ore: 34.1-34.6 yuan/mtu, down from last Friday; South African semi-carbonate ore: 36.5-37 yuan/mtu, flat from last Friday; Gabonese ore: 41.5-42 yuan/mtu, down from last Friday; 46% Australian lumps: 43.5-44 yuan/mtu, flat from last Friday; South African medium-iron ore: 37-37.5 yuan/mtu, down from last Friday.
The manganese ore market is steady but stagnant, end-use demand is sluggish, and a wait-and-see sentiment prevails.

[SMM Manganese Ore Weekly Review] Strong Costs, Weak Demand Keep Manganese Ore Rangebound

Korean company PKC announced that it has made its first shipment of 20 tonnes of phosphorus trichloride (PCl₃) produced at its Saemangeum Plant 1. The shipment was supplied as a paid sample for approval to a global top-tier fine chemical materials company specializing in high-performance antioxidants.
The customer plans to use the material as a test feedstock in its antioxidant production process and begin full-scale quality verification.
PKC’s phosphorus trichloride (PCl₃) and phosphorus pentachloride (PCl₅), which are being mass-produced at Saemangeum Plant 1, are key raw materials used in secondary battery electrolytes and fine chemical products.

PKC Makes First Shipment Of PCl₃

FINO announced on June 11 that it will acquire 1,405,752 shares of C&P New Materials from existing shareholder CNGR Hong Kong Hongchuang New Energy Co., Limited for KRW 28.2 billion. The transaction payment is scheduled to be made on June 16.
Following the deal, FINO’s stake in C&P New Materials will increase from 29% to 75%, making it the largest shareholder. Meanwhile, CNGR Hong Kong’s stake will decrease from 51% to 5%, while POSCO Future M will maintain its existing 20% stake.

FINO Becomes Largest Shareholder Of C&P New Materials

HS Hyosung established a joint venture, HS Hyosung Energy Solution Korea, with Belgian materials company Umicore on June 1. The new entity was set up to produce silicon anode materials, with Ulsan selected as its production base.

HS Hyosung Accelerates Push Into Silicon Anode Materials With Establishment Of ‘Energy Solution Korea'

Recently, the Jinta Baishuiquan 300MW/1200MWh grid-side independent energy storage station project of Gansu Jiuquan Jinchu New Energy Co., Ltd. is accelerating construction. This project is invested in and constructed by Jiuquan Jinchu New Energy Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Beijing Hyperstrong Technology Co., Ltd., with a total investment of 900 million yuan. It is a planned integrated construction project for the first phase. The project will build a new 330kV booster station, connecting to the regional power grid through a combination of overhead lines and cables, with a total line length of 0.803 kilometers. The project plans for a total of 60 energy storage units of 5MW/20MWh each, along with complete supporting converter, substation, distribution, and secondary control equipment.

[Energy Storage: Energy Storage Projects Accelerate Construction In Jiuquan, Gansu Province]

Recently, the People's Government of Daying County released a public notice for the environmental impact assessment approval application for the annual 50,000-ton iron phosphate project of Sichuan Qianyuan Electronic Materials Co., Ltd. The project is located at No. 222, Pengyan Avenue, Penglai Town, Daying County, Suining City, Sichuan Province, and is classified as an expansion and renovation project. The company currently has an existing annual 30,000-ton battery-grade iron phosphate project with complete relevant approvals and a stable operating status. This expansion will utilize the company's reserved land within the existing plant site to construct new production workshops, warehousing, a boiler room, and other supporting facilities, while also renovating existing workshops. Upon completion, the company's total annual iron phosphate production capacity will reach 80,000 tons.

[Lithium Battery: 50,000 Tons/Year Iron Phosphate Project Planned For Suining, Sichuan]

On June 11, Lithium Ionic announced that it has placed the first long-lead equipment order for its Bandeira lithium project, located in the Lithium Valley region of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The order covers a 138/13.8 kV main power transformer for the project’s internal substation. The equipment will be supplied by Brazilian manufacturer Blutrafos.

According to the company, the transformer is a critical-path item that must be secured in advance of construction. The order marks the formal commencement of long-lead equipment procurement and indicates that the Bandeira project is gradually progressing from the engineering phase toward construction readiness.

Lithium Ionic stated that overall engineering progress at Bandeira has reached approximately 65%. To support detailed engineering and construction planning, the company has completed 1,352 metres of geotechnical drilling across the project area. The capital expenditure estimate is also being updated based on the latest engineering work, while additional long-lead equipment packages are expected to move forward through tendering and procurement.

The Bandeira project is 100% owned by Lithium Ionic and is located in Minas Gerais, one of Brazil’s key lithium-producing regions.

[SMM Flash] Brazil’s Bandeira Lithium Project Initiates Long-Lead Equipment Procurement

Indonesia ESDM New HPM Formula & Nickel Market Updates

2025-2026 Global PV Market Review & Outlook: Navigating Geopolitics and Policy Shifts

SMM FREE WEBINAR: Sulfur Market: 2025 Review and 2026 Outlook

Impact of Iran Situation on Aluminum & Zinc Chains: A China-Based Market Outlook

SMM Africa Webinar: Strategic Sharing & Insights of Copper, Aluminium, New Energy, and Iron Ore Market

Lithium Is Moving Again — What It Really Means for BESS Costs and Procurement Strategy

Asia Copper and Aluminum Scrap 2025 Market Review and 2026 Outlook

SMM Aluminium Year-End Review: Indonesia 's Value Chain Acceleration - Tighter Quotas, Refinery Ramps & the Path to Aluminum Powerhouse Status

SMM Online Webinar: Nickel in Turmoil - Decoding Indonesia’s Policy Evolution & The Future of Global Supply

The 4th National Excellent PhD Student Forum on Magnesium Materials

Category	Price Description	Change	Date
Raw Materials	Battery-Grade Lithium Carbonate USD/tonne	+564.11	Jun 12
Raw Materials	Battery-Grade Lithium Hydroxide (Coarse Particles) USD/tonne	+560.56	Jun 12
Cathode material	China Lithium Ferrous Phosphate (EV Type, Powder Compact Density 2.50g/cm³ min) USD/tonne	+142.2	Jun 12
Battery separator	China 9μm Wet-process Separator USD/m²	0	Jun 12
Electrolyte	China Lithium Hexafluorophosphate USD/tonne	+28.89	Jun 12
Electrolyte	China Electrolyte (for LFP Battery) USD/tonne	+7	Jun 12

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