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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 ASIA METALS SEMINAR

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

Great Wall Motor, Nanjing University of the Arts, UWA partner on audio & video tech R&D based on in-vehicle Audio Vivid standard

NIO's 1,000th highway battery swap station in China goes live

Chinese precision manufacturing solution provider Lens Technology goes public on HKEX

BYD, HKUST launch joint lab for research of embodied AI tech, intelligent manufacturing

MMi Daily Iron Ore Report (July 9)

On July 8, Zhejiang Sanjing Energy Technology Co., Ltd. and Dongguan Subdistrict, Shangyu District, Shaoxing City officially signed an investment agreement for the "New Energy Power and Energy Storage System R&D, Production, and Manufacturing Project," with an initial investment of 154 million yuan, marking a new stage in the in-depth cooperation between the two parties in the new energy field. The newly signed comprehensive new energy base project aims to create a benchmark for the new energy industry that integrates cutting-edge R&D, intelligent manufacturing, testing and certification, and global marketing. Upon completion, the project will become the core engine for Shangyu District to deeply integrate into the Hangzhou metropolitan area and accelerate the upgrading of its industrial structure towards green, intelligent, and high-end development, significantly enhancing the region's competitiveness and influence in the new energy industry chain.

Phase I investment is 154 million yuan! Sanjing Technology's power and energy storage system production site is established in Shangyu, Shaoxing

On July 8, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) of Hunan Province issued a response to Proposal No. 0799 of the Third Session of the 14th Hunan Provincial People's Congress, mentioning the promotion of the application of New Energy Vehicles (NEVs). The proportion of pure electric buses and trolleybuses in the province stands at 97.48%, with 100% of newly added buses being new energy vehicles. The promotion ratio of new energy buses ranks first nationwide, and the proportion of pure electric taxis is 55.3%. The charging infrastructure is gradually improving. A total of 336,100 charging piles have been built, with full coverage of charging piles in expressway service areas. The number of public charging piles in society has grown rapidly, and the availability of charging piles along highways and in residential communities has effectively increased, basically achieving a "unified network" for charging across the province.

Charging piles in service areas achieve full coverage! Hunan promotes green development

[Tata Motors Group's global wholesale sales decline by 9% YoY in Q1] On July 8, a statement revealed that Tata Motors Group's global wholesale sales in Q1 reached 299,664 units, a 9% decline compared to the same period last year. Among them, Jaguar Land Rover's global wholesale sales decreased by 11% YoY to 87,286 units.

Tata Motors Group's global wholesale sales declined by 9% YoY in Q1

[GAC Fiat Chrysler declared bankrupt] On July 8, the administrator of GAC Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Co., Ltd. announced that due to the impossibility of restructuring GAC Fiat Chrysler, based on the opinions of some creditors and after discussion by the creditors' committee, the administrator had applied to the Changsha Intermediate People's Court for a ruling to declare GAC Fiat Chrysler bankrupt. At the first creditors' meeting convened by the Changsha Intermediate People's Court, the "Bankruptcy Property Distribution Plan" drafted by the administrator had been approved by a vote of the creditors' meeting. Upon the administrator's application, on June 27, 2025, the Changsha Intermediate People's Court had issued a ruling to recognize it. The administrator will, in accordance with laws and regulations, expedite the completion of various closing tasks in this case, safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of creditors, and strive to complete the distribution of bankruptcy property as soon as possible in accordance with the "Bankruptcy Property Distribution Plan".

GAC FCA was declared bankrupt

[Nissan's sales in China up YoY for the first time in 15 months] On July 8, Nissan announced that its sales in China in June reached 53,843 units, marking the first YoY growth in 15 months.

Nissan's sales in China saw YoY growth for the first time in 15 months

[GAC Group: The bankruptcy of GAC Fiat Chrysler is a normal work arrangement by the court and bankruptcy administrator to advance the bankruptcy proceedings in accordance with the law] In response to the announcement of GAC Fiat Chrysler's bankruptcy, GAC Group stated that this announcement was a normal work arrangement by the court and bankruptcy administrator to advance the bankruptcy proceedings in accordance with the law. GAC Group will continue to respect and support the work of the court and bankruptcy administrator. Today, the administrator of GAC Fiat Chrysler announced that, based on the company's debt situation, audit report, and asset valuation report, GAC Fiat Chrysler was unable to repay its matured debts and its assets were not enough to repay all debts. It also did not meet the conditions for reorganization or reconciliation, so GAC Fiat Chrysler was declared bankrupt.

GAC Group: The bankruptcy of GAC Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Co., Ltd. is a normal work arrangement for the court and the bankruptcy administrator to advance the bankruptcy proceedings in accordance with laws and regulations

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	62400-64200	63300	+400	Jul 09
Raw Materials	Battery-Grade Lithium Hydroxide (Coarse Particles) CNY/mt	56840-58000	57420	-50	Jul 09
Cathode material	LFP (Mid-End, For NEV) CNY/mt	30360-31540	30950	+100	Jul 09
Battery separator	Wet-process Base Film（9μm） CNY/㎡	0.68-0.8	0.74	0	Jul 09
Electrolyte	LiPF6 (Domestic) CNY/mt	49600-53500	51550	0	Jul 09
Electrolyte	Electrolyte (For LFP Battery) CNY/mt	14900-21000	17950	0	Jul 09

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