Lead & Zinc Conference and Industry Expo in Kunming, Yunnan, next March, will feature expanded content including expos, technology showcases, and international cooperation.

Indonesia’s steel demand is shifting gear without stalling: it is set to grow by around 4.25% a year over 2026E–2030E, with oil and gas taking over as the growth engine while construction, ...

On October 20, 2026, EVE Energy and Chery Automobile, two new-energy companies, disclosed progress on solid-state batteries.

NIO and Geely Holding reached a comprehensive partnership with cross-investments in each other's charging and swapping units. Geely will inject its 100% stake in Yiyi Hulian plus RMB 640 million ...

In September 2026, China's primary aluminum imports were approximately 172,000 mt, down 7.2% MoM and down 30.3% YoY] According to data from the General Administration of Customs, China's ...

The 2026 SMM Global Lead-Acid Battery Supply Chain Industry Conference in Ho Chi Minh City will address industry challenges and opportunities, focusing on policies, market trends, and ...

China's total lithium battery black mass production pulled back notably in September, with the MoM decline widening from the previous month. According to SMM data, total black mass production that ...

Cobalt prices continued to decline this week, with refined cobalt and cobalt salts facing significant downward pressure. SMM reports that despite brief stabilizations, weak demand and ...