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China Northern Rare Earth: Major Product Production Hit Record Highs! Net Profit in 2025 Up 124.17% YoY

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M2i Global, Inc. and Volato Group, Inc., together with Regenerate Technology Global, have formed a strategic partnership announced on April 20, 2026, to develop and deploy advanced battery recycling technology in the United States. The new approach is designed to be much more efficient and environmentally friendly, reducing energy use by more than 80% and cutting greenhouse gas emissions by around 90% compared to conventional smelting processes. It can process different types of batteries, including lithium-ion, lead-acid, and alkaline, and enhances recycled “black mass” to produce high-purity materials suitable for new battery manufacturing more quickly and efficiently.

M2i, Volato, and Regenerate Technology Global Partner to Advance Sustainable Battery Recycling in the U.S.

According to news from the Haidong Industrial Park, on April 20, the key project introduced by the Haidong Industrial Park in Qinghai Province — the sodium-ion battery and energy storage equipment manufacturing project of Qinghai Zhaorui New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. — officially broke ground.

5.839 Billion Yuan! 5 GWh! A Sodium-Ion Battery and Energy Storage Equipment Manufacturing Project Commenced in Qinghai

[SMM Analysis] Can Cobalt Prices Fall Further in 2026?

On April 13, Zhejiang Xupai Power and HELLA (Nanjing) Electronics signed a strategic cooperation agreement. The two parties will engage in in-depth cooperation in sodium-ion batteries, automotive electronics, and global market expansion, focusing on the R&D, adaptation, validation, and promotion of sodium-ion automotive starter batteries.
Xupai Power specializes in the R&D and manufacturing of sodium-ion automotive starter batteries, with products featuring advantages such as excellent high- and low-temperature performance, safety and reliability, and resource friendliness. HELLA (Nanjing) is a subsidiary of Germany's HELLA Group, possessing world-leading automotive electronics and energy management technologies. The two parties will leverage their respective strengths in manufacturing, distribution channels, and technology to promote the deployment of sodium-ion starter batteries across multiple car models and facilitate the green upgrade of automotive starting systems.

Zhejiang Xupai Power, HELLA (Nanjing) Ink Strategic Pact for Sodium-Ion Battery Collaboration

On April 17, sodium-ion battery cathode material producer Beijing Hedian Technology completed the delivery of its Series B financing of nearly 100 million yuan, with this round invested by Suining Industrial Investment. The funds will be used for core technology development, capacity enhancement, and market expansion to accelerate the industrialisation of the sodium-ion battery industry.

Hedian Technology was established in August 2022, led technically by Professor Chen Jitao of Peking University. Its core team comes from the automotive and new energy industry chain, and the company has completed two rounds of financing totalling nearly 100 million yuan. The company focuses on sodium-ion battery cathode materials, with construction completed on a kt-level production line. It has laid out routes including polyanion and Prussian blue, with products compatible with energy storage and light-duty motive power applications.

Beijing Hedian Tech Secures Nearly 100M Yuan in Series B Funding for Sodium-ion Battery Advancement

On April 16, SEVB held its inaugural Technology Day, officially launching the **"Xin Na Qing" sodium-ion battery full-scenario solution**, covering two core fields—vehicle power and power grid energy storage—while simultaneously unveiling its AI + battery strategy. The event featured the release of a 388Ah large-capacity sodium-ion battery cell dedicated to energy storage, with a cycle life exceeding 20,000 cycles (70% capacity retention), a low-temperature discharge capacity retention rate exceeding 85% at -40°C, and room-temperature energy efficiency 7% higher than LFP batteries. A 54Ah high-C-rate sodium-ion battery cell supporting 12C discharge was also introduced, suitable for large power frequency regulation scenarios. In the vehicle sector, a low-temperature power sodium-ion battery cell was launched, featuring an energy density of 180Wh/kg and usable capacity exceeding 80% at -40°C.

SEVB Unveils "Xin Na Qing" Sodium-Ion Battery Solution & AI Strategy on Tech Day

On April 21, news emerged that Zhaoxin Shares disclosed an announcement regarding its wholly-owned subsidiary's external investment to establish a joint venture company. The company's wholly-owned subsidiary, Qinghai Ruiqi New Material Technology Co., Ltd., plans to sign a "Joint Venture Operating Agreement" with Shenzhen Chaochuang Sanre New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. to jointly invest in establishing a joint venture company, deepening upstream and downstream supply chain cooperation in salt lake resources. The company aims to achieve deep synergy in areas such as the development and utilization of salt lake resources, waste battery recycling, and lithium-containing raw materials.

[Lithium Battery: Zhaoxin Shares Establishes Joint Venture Company]

On April 20, Tianqi Lithium Corporation released its performance forecast for the first quarter of 2026. The company expects its first-quarter performance to show a significant year-on-year increase, with net profit attributable to shareholders of the listed company ranging from 1.7 billion yuan to 2.0 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 1530.31% to 1818.01%. On the one hand, benefiting from the development of the new energy industry and growth in downstream demand, the company's operating revenue for the first quarter increased significantly compared to the same period last year. On the other hand, the company's investment income from its associate SQM increased significantly year-on-year.

[Lithium Battery: Tianqi Lithium's Q1 2026 Net Profit Expected To Reach 2 Billion Yuan]

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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

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Category	Price Description	Change	Date
Raw Materials	Battery-Grade Lithium Carbonate USD/tonne	-61.13	Apr 21
Raw Materials	Battery-Grade Lithium Hydroxide (Coarse Particles) USD/tonne	+3.29	Apr 21
Cathode material	China Lithium Ferrous Phosphate (EV Type, Powder Compact Density 2.50g/cm³ min) USD/tonne	-14.3	Apr 21
Battery separator	China 9μm Wet-process Separator USD/m²	0	Apr 21
Electrolyte	China Lithium Hexafluorophosphate USD/tonne	+2.03	Apr 21
Electrolyte	China Electrolyte (for LFP Battery) USD/tonne	+0.57	Apr 21

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