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Chris Galbraith is a 20-year veteran of the mining industry with a career spanning a range of commodities and industry focus. In 2021, he joined Teck Resources as Senior Analyst within Market Research, supporting the commercial group by forecasting zinc and lead supply and demand.Chris's current career phase has been as a market analyst. Prior to joining Teck, he developed multiple reports on carbon emissions, capital markets, exploration activity and mining supply, as well as contributing to supply modeling during a nearly 8-year tenure with S&P Global Market Intelligence. His current work as a mining analyst builds on a lengthy and progressively more senior role as a geologist, working in most Canadian jurisdictions and exploring for most commodities.Now living in Toronto, Canada, Chris holds a Bachelor of Science from Dalhousie University. He is also a Professional Geoscientist registered in the Province of Nova Scotia.

Yijun Li currently serves as the General Manager of the Nonferrous Commodities Division at CITIC Futures Co., Ltd. and as a mentor at the Business School of Shanghai University of Finance and Economics. He previously worked in private equity/venture capital (PE/VC) and at a central state-owned enterprise in the nonferrous metals industry. With fifteen years of experience in macro and industry research, as well as portfolio investment, he specializes in macro strategies, major asset allocation, and risk management for bulk commodities and foreign exchange derivatives within the industry chain for enterprises.

Chen Xuesen, Master's degree holder and Senior Engineer, graduated from Northeastern University in 1989. Member of the Standing Committee of the Party Committee, Vice President and Spokesperson of the China Nonferrous Metals Industry Association. Previously served as Director of the Nonferrous Metals Division, Raw Materials Industry Department, Ministry of Industry and Information Technology; Director of the Rare and Rare Earth Division, Metallurgical Institute No. 2, Beijing Nonferrous Metals Research Institute; Director of the Nonferrous Metals Division, Metallurgical and Building Materials Business Department, China International Engineering Consulting Corporation; and Deputy Director of the Metallurgical and Building Materials Development Department, China International Engineering Consulting Corporation.

Dr Wang Yanchen serves as General Manager of Shanghai Nonferrous Metals Network's London Branch, established in May 2021. He currently focuses on market research for base metals and battery metals, alongside overseas business development for Shanghai Nonferrous Metals Network. Dr Wang is a renowned analyst within the global commodities sector. His expertise encompasses base metals markets, the coal and power industries, and carbon emissions markets. In recent years, he has expanded his research into battery metals markets, having visited over 100 base metal assets worldwide. Dr Wang possesses over 19 years of experience in commodities market research. He regularly participates in technical and market conferences, delivering keynote presentations at events such as the Asian Alloys and Battery Conference (AABC), the International Cobalt Association Conference, and London Metal Exchange Week. Prior to joining Shanghai Nonferrous Metals Network, he served as Principal Analyst and Head of China Silver Market Research at CRU, where he worked for 15 years. Dr Wang holds a Doctorate in Engineering from the Chinese Academy of Sciences.

Senior Engineer, General Manager of Henan Hengpao New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. and Qiantan ESS Technology Co., Ltd.  
With 30 years of experience in the new energy industry, he previously served as a member of the Expert Committee of the China Energy Storage Association and as one of the inaugural experts on the Expert Committee of the Battery Recycling and Reuse Branch of the China Industrial Energy Conservation and Clean Production Association. He has held R&D executive positions at two publicly listed firms in the new energy industry and served as General Manager of two companies, responsible for overall corporate operations, demonstrating strong comprehensive capabilities.  
He holds one international patent in the field of batteries and related areas, 27 invention patents, 60 utility model patents, and has authored five publications. Products developed under his leadership have been selected for national and provincial key science and technology programs. As a pioneer in the development of China's first lead-carbon batteries, he led the development of ESS products that received the Zhejiang Provincial Science and Technology Progress Award.  
He possesses unique and keen insight into the energy industry, with distinctive foresight and sharp observational skills in guiding corporate strategy. 

Since joining SMM Information & Technology Co., Ltd. in 2010, he has served as the General Manager of the Big Data Industry Research Department at SMM and the Chief Copper Analyst; he was appointed as a Supervisor of the company in April 2021. His main responsibilities cover supply-demand dynamics, costs, and the circular economy within the industry chain. Mr. Ye Jianhua has maintained close contact with domestic and overseas industry chains and related enterprises (including mines, smelters, processing plants, end-users, traders, investment banks, funds, and investment companies), and regularly participates in surveys on operating rates, costs, and end-user PMI within the industry chain. 

Melody Dong is the Head of Commodity Research at Appian. She oversees market research and price outlook for Appian's commodity business, providing insights into market dynamics and forecasts of commodity supply and demand. Prior to joining Appian, she served as a Senior Analyst in the commodity sector for three years. She was part of the research team at China International Capital Corporation Limited (CICC). Before that, she worked as a Senior Researcher for four years in the commodity trading department of Macquarie Bank in China. 

Henan Zuo Qiyou Industrial Finance Base, General Manager of the Asset Management Department, Trader at the Shanghai Gold Exchange (SGE), Trader at the Shanghai Futures Exchange. Formerly served as a Senior Investment Advisor at Tianxiang Investment Advisory and Shanghai Securities Tong, with 15 years of experience in financial investment, Gold Consultant for a Nasdaq-listed company. Possesses a profound and unique understanding of fundamental and technical analysis, with extensive practical experience in trend trading, futures operations, and hedging.

Wang Changhong, Assistant Researcher at Central South University, is a national innovation and entrepreneurship "Outstanding Doctoral Talent," a strategic technology foresight specialist for the state, and a Hunan "Boxin" talent. He is also a nationally sponsored doctoral student (CSIRO). Focusing on the field of "green, low-carbon, and efficient electro-metallurgy," he has led six major projects, including international key projects and key projects in Hunan Province, with a total of 11.45 million yuan and 900,000 Australian dollars in scientific research project funding. As the first (corresponding) author, he has published 24 SCI papers, co-authored one series of books by Science Press, and obtained 13 patent authorizations, including one US-authorized invention patent, achieving the transformation of six research outcomes. He won the Excellence Award in the "National Postdoctoral Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition," the Silver Award in the "Second Hunan Provincial Postdoctoral Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition," and the First Prize in the "National College Students Metallurgical Science and Technology Competition." He serves as a guest editor for seven SCI journals, chairman of a sub-session at the Tenth International Lead and Zinc Conference, chairman of a sub-session at the 2024 SMM Lead and Zinc Conference, a member of the American Chemical Society, a certified expert of the Nonferrous Metals Think Tank, and a member of the IACC International Carbon Capture Association. 

Wenming Xia currently serves as Senior Analyst for the Lead and Zinc Group within the Big Data Department at Shanghai Nonferrous Metals Network. His primary responsibilities encompass research across the lead industry chain, covering supply and demand dynamics, cost structures, policy developments, and futures markets. During his tenure, he maintains close liaison and consultancy services with industry players and enterprises across the value chain (including mines, smelters, downstream processors, traders, funds, and investment firms). He regularly participates in surveys concerning industry capacity utilisation rates, inventory levels, production costs, and end-market demand. Additionally, he provides industry intelligence, price benchmarks, data sharing, market consultancy, specialised research, and market expansion services.

Doctor of Engineering, Professor at the School of Metallurgy and Environmental Science, Central South University, and doctoral supervisor. Primary research areas encompass clean non-ferrous metallurgy, hazardous waste disposal, material metabolism, and resource recycling. He has led one sub-project under the National Key R&D Programme, and has led or participated in five National Natural Science Foundation projects, three National Science and Technology Support Programme projects, three National ‘863 Programme’ projects, one Hunan Provincial Natural Science Outstanding Young Scientist Fund project, and six provincial/ministerial-level special R&D projects. He has also overseen over 60 technical consultancy and engineering design projects concerning non-ferrous metal smelting and solid waste resource utilisation. He has published over 120 academic papers in renowned domestic and international journals, including 90 SCI-indexed and 30 EI-indexed articles. He holds 30 authorised national invention patents and has received the First Prize of Anhui Provincial Science and Technology Progress Award, the First Prize of China Nonferrous Metals Industry Science and Technology Award, and the Third Prize of the Ministry of Environmental Protection Science and Technology Award.

Zhen Han, Senior Manager of Lead and Zinc Research at SMM, is dedicated to research covering the fundamentals of the zinc industry chain, primarily focusing on supply-demand dynamics, costs, policies, and futures. She maintains close contact with and provides consulting services to domestic and overseas industry chains and related enterprises (mines, smelters, processing plants, end-users, traders, investment banks, fund companies, etc.), regularly participates in surveys on industry chain operating rates, costs, and end-user PMI, conducts field trips to inspect production conditions at various enterprises, and promptly follows up on market developments. 

Lillian Hua, SMM Zinc Analyst, specializes in the research of the hot-dip galvanizing industry, low-grade zinc oxide, and zinc calcine sectors, covering supply-demand costs, relevant policies, and zinc futures related to galvanizing, low-grade zinc oxide, and zinc calcine. She conducts long-term tracking of production, inventory, orders, and processing fees at hot-dip galvanizing enterprises, as well as production and pricing conditions at low-grade zinc oxide and zinc calcine enterprises. She maintains close contact with enterprises to provide consulting services, conducts field trips to observe production conditions, and keeps abreast of market developments in a timely manner.

Zhou Xiaoyan, Lead and Zinc Director at Sanshui Industrial Co., Ltd., is engaged in futures and spot trading of silver, lead, and zinc. With extensive end-user business and a deep understanding of spot supply-demand fundamentals, he can accurately formulate trading strategies based on market information from smelters, traders, and end-users. 

Lingfei Yu, Deputy General Manager and Senior Engineer of Yunnan Tin Wenshan Zinc and Indium Smelting Co., Ltd., has been recognized as a provincial-level "Dual Carbon" Advanced Individual and an Academic and Technical Leader in Wenshan Prefecture. With long-term dedication to the development of technologies such as low-carbon smelting of non-ferrous metals, efficient extraction of scattered metals, and solid waste resource utilization, he has overcome numerous "bottleneck" challenges hindering industry development. He has received three provincial and ministerial-level first prizes for Scientific and Technological Progress, participated in one national key R&D program and eight provincial and ministerial-level scientific research projects, obtained over 20 authorized patents, published more than 10 academic papers, developed and revised two industry and association standards, and reviewed one national standard and three association standards. 

Liang Xu, a Master of Metallurgical Engineering from Central South University, is a Senior Engineer. Since July 2008, he has been engaged in non-ferrous metal engineering design at China ENFI Engineering Co., Ltd. He currently serves as Deputy Director of the Second Metallurgical Office in the Metallurgical and Chemical Division of China ENFI.
He has participated in the design and consulting work for dozens of lead, zinc, and tin smelting projects, including those for Silver, Zhuye, Yunnan Chihong Zn & Ge Co., Ltd., Sihuan Zinc & Germanium, and Yunnan Tin. He contributed to the R&D and design of several key technologies, such as the world's first and largest 152 m² zinc concentrate roasting furnace, China's first industrial application of oxygen-enriched roasting, and the world's first side-blown furnace for treating zinc leaching residue. 

Zhenqi Wang, born in November 1980, graduated from Kunming University of Science and Technology with a major in Measurement and Control Technology and Instrumentation. He is currently a doctoral candidate at Northeastern University, a member of the Communist Party of China, and a senior engineer. He currently serves as the legal representative, director, and general manager of Xinjiang Zijin Non-Ferrous Metals Co., Ltd. He has been engaged in the smelting and refining of precious metals, pyrometallurgy and hydrometallurgy of copper, and conventional zinc smelting.

Weixin Shen, male, born in January 1963, holds a university degree and is a native of Hongqiao Town (Jianghua Town) in Taixing City. He is the founder of Hong Kong Suzhong Group.

In 1980, he graduated from Jianghua Middle School and engaged in the professional procurement of timber, steel, coal, and other materials.

In 1994, he founded Taixing Suzhong Building Materials Trading Company.

In 1995, he established Taixing Lyujin Trading Co., Ltd.

In 2000, he founded the Rudong Suzhong International Furniture Mall and the Rudong Suzhong Building Materials Market.

In 2001, he founded the Tongzhou Suzhong International Furniture Mall.

In 2002, he founded the Rugao Suzhong Furniture Mall, and Hong Kong Suzhong Group was registered and established.

In 2005, he founded Inner Mongolia Suzhong Mining Co., Ltd.

In 2006, he founded Jiangsu Suzhong Battery Technology Development Co., Ltd.

In 2008, he founded Suzhong Wanhuilong Real Estate Co., Ltd.

In 2011, he established Jiangsu Haibao New Materials Co., Ltd.

In 2012, he acquired Shanghai Haibao Special Power Supply Co., Ltd.

In 2014, he founded the Henan Huangchuan Wanhuilong, Henan Weishi Wanhuilong, and Henan Xiangcheng Wanhuilong International Decoration City.

In 2018, he established Nantong Kuaimeng Power Supply Co., Ltd.

In 2018, he established the Taixing Suzhong Wanhuilong Commercial Complex, Taixing No. 9 Hot Spring International Resort Hotel, and Taixing Suzhong International Hotel.

In 2022, he established Jiangxi Suzhong Resource Recycling Technology Co., Ltd.

In 2023, he established Jiangsu Haibao Resource Recycling Technology Co., Ltd.

In 2024, he established Nantong Anmeng New Energy Co., Ltd.

He has successively held various social positions, including Member of the Nantong Municipal Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), Member of the Taixing Municipal Committee of the CPPCC, Deputy to the Rudong County People's Congress, Vice Chairman of the Taixing Federation of Industry and Commerce, Vice Chairman of the Nantong Federation of Industry and Commerce, Vice President of the Shanghai Taixing Chamber of Commerce, President of the Rudong Economic Development Zone Entrepreneurs Association, Vice Chairman of the China Battery Industry Association, and Vice Chairman of the Shenyang Storage Battery Industry Association.

He has been honored with titles and awards such as Outstanding Member of the CPPCC, Model Entrepreneur, China's "Double Excellence" Private Entrepreneur, One of the Nation's Top 100 Reform News Figures, the Golden Bull Award, Outstanding Private Entrepreneur of Nantong's Reform and Opening-up, Leading Figure in the Energy Sector of China's Lead-Acid Battery Industry, and Jiangsu Province's Technological Innovation Leader.

By 2025, the total industrial output value is expected to approach 7 billion yuan, with tax payments of around 300 million yuan. 

Tao Dai, Researcher/Division Director/Doctoral Supervisor at the Global Mineral Resources Strategy Research Center, Chinese Academy of Geological Sciences; Adjunct Professor/Doctoral Supervisor at China University of Geosciences (Beijing); Chief Expert of the National Key Laboratory of Deep Earth Exploration and Mineral Exploration; Council Member/Deputy Secretary General of the Chinese Society of Natural Resources; "Outstanding Geological Talent" of the China Geological Survey. He is primarily engaged in research on the security evaluation of the entire industry chain and supply chain of mineral resources, resource demand forecasting and supply-demand patterns, resource big data, and dynamic simulations. In recent years, he has led over 10 national-level projects, including major national science and technology projects, key projects of the National Natural Science Foundation of China, projects under the National Key R&D Program, projects of the Natural Science Foundation Excellence Group, and major projects of the National Social Science Fund of China. He has authored over 100 strategic research reports on mineral resources and published nearly 100 papers in authoritative domestic and overseas journals on resources and the environment. 

Professor-level Senior Engineer, technical expert at China Southern Power Grid and Shenzhen Power Supply Bureau Co., Ltd., Master of Engineering. Secretary General of the Low Voltage DC Power Supply Committee of the Guangdong Electrical Engineering Society. Standing Vice Chairman of the DC Power Supply Technical Committee of the Power Industry. Chair of the IEEE PES ESS Technical Subcommittee on Station Power Supply and Distribution Technology.  
Long-term engagement in the development, application, and research of AC/DC power supply systems, new energy, and new ESS technologies, as well as substation technology. Led or played a major role in over 30 scientific research and new technology application projects, including AC/DC power supplies (batteries), ESS stations such as Baoqing and Tantou, and charging stations, along with technical reviews, construction, and commissioning. Participated in the compilation and review of more than 50 IEEE, CIGRE, national, and China Southern Power Grid standards for AC/DC power supplies and electrochemical ESS stations and charging stations. Published (or presented) over 40 papers in core domestic and international journals or conferences, including ESS conferences. Authorized more than 60 patents. Received over 50 awards, including the National Energy and Chemical System Innovation Award, National Electric Power Workers' Technical Award, China Electricity Council Power Technology Innovation Award, National Power Equipment Management Innovation Grand Prize, China Safety Science and Technology Progress Award, China Southern Power Grid Patent Award, Science and Technology Progress Award, and Innovation Award. 

Ling Zhang, currently Deputy Director of the Scientific Research and Innovation Center at the Changsha Nonferrous Metallurgy Design & Research Institute, is a senior engineer. He has long been engaged in the design and research of pyrometallurgy processes, including copper smelting, lead smelting, zinc slag treatment, nickel smelting, and tin metallurgy. He has designed and reviewed several projects, such as the 400,000 mt oxygen-enriched side-blown—multi-gun top-blown copper smelting system for the second phase of Nanguo Copper Industry, the 700,000 mt oxygen-enriched side-blown—fuming smelting system for zinc leaching residue in south China, the 198 m² zinc fluidized-bed roasting furnace, the Zhongjin Lingnan Dan Ye zinc slag flash smelting system, the technology for oxygen-enriched continuous and efficient smelting of high-grade nickel matte from Indonesian laterite nickel ore, the Chenzhou oxygen-enriched side-blown triple-furnace lead-zinc smelting system, the Jiangxi side-blown fuming smelting system for tin slag, and the Kazakhstan side-blown fuming system for lead-zinc slag. He has received six ministerial-level awards for scientific and technological progress, holds over 20 patents, and has published numerous papers. 

Hongzhen Wang, Master of Engineering, Senior Engineer, Registered Consulting Engineer (Investment). He serves as the Chief Engineer in the Metallurgical and Chemical Division of China ENFI Engineering Co., Ltd., primarily engaged in the process design and research of non-ferrous metal hydrometallurgy. He has received three first prizes for Excellent Engineering Design and three first prizes for Excellent Engineering Consulting from the China Nonferrous Metals Construction Association. He has organized and participated in the formulation of one national standard and three industry standards.

Shu Yang, Vice President of Jiangsu Weiheng Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd., Postdoctoral Fellow at Fudan University, former Assistant Researcher at the Chinese Academy of Sciences Xi'an Branch, presided over or participated in dozens of national and provincial-level scientific research projects, published dozens of SCI papers, and also led the establishment of the Xi'an Intelligent Gas Detection Engineering Technology Research Center, serving as its head. With extensive experience in the development and construction of new energy PV and ESS projects, he is well-versed in the business models and development patterns of the new energy industry. 

Xinzhen Zhang, Chief Engineer and Associate Senior Engineer of Bayannur Zijin NON-FERROUS METAL Co., Ltd., is engaged in production management and technological development for zinc smelting and gold smelting. He has received five provincial and ministerial-level Science and Technology Progress Awards and has been granted three invention patents.

Shuiping Zhong, PhD, Professor and Doctoral Supervisor, currently serves as Dean of the Zijin School of Geology and Mining at Fuzhou University. He is a National Leading Talent in Science and Technology Innovation under the ‘Ten Thousand Talents Plan’, a selected candidate for the National ‘Hundred, Thousand, Ten Thousand Talents Project’, and has been honoured as a National ‘Outstanding Middle-aged and Young Expert with Significant Contributions’. He is a recipient of the State Council Special Allowance Expert, a Leading Talent in Science and Technology Innovation of the Ministry of Natural Resources, a Fujian Provincial Special Reserve Talent, a Fujian Provincial Hundred Talents Plan recipient, a Fujian Provincial Most Beautiful Science and Technology Worker, and a Fujian Provincial Outstanding Science and Technology Worker. Previously served as Chief Engineer of Zijin Copper Co., Ltd., Director of Zijin Mining & Metallurgy Design & Research Institute, General Manager of Xiamen Zijin Mining & Metallurgy Technology Co., Ltd., and General Manager of Xinjiang Zijin Nonferrous Metals Co., Ltd.
His primary research focuses on novel copper-gold-lithium-zinc beneficiation and metallurgical processes, extraction and high-value utilisation of rare and precious metals, and industrial electrochemistry. In recent years, he has led over 30 projects including National Key R&D Programmes, National 973 Programme topics, National Natural Science Foundation grants, Fujian Provincial Outstanding Youth Fund projects, Xiamen Municipal Key Projects, and corporate collaborative projects with Zijin Mining Group. He has received four first-class provincial/ministerial science and technology awards and one China Patent Excellence Award.

Hongjun Fang, Deputy General Manager and Chief Engineer of Wanyang Zinc Industry Co., Ltd. Presentation Topic: Technical Innovation in the 186m² Roasting Furnace – Wanyang Pioneering a New Paradigm for Green and Efficient Lead-Zinc Smelting; Since 2001, has been engaged in lead-zinc smelting at Wanyang Group. Participated in Wanyang Group's oxygen-enriched molten pool smelting project, triple-furnace project, and upgraded triple-furnace for recycled lead projects; involved in the expansion of the world's first 186m² roaster and Wanyang's 150,000-tonne zinc-based materials green intelligent manufacturing project, leading the team to construct the largest single-series capacity project.

Rongjing Yang, Yunnan Chihong Zinc Germanium Co., Ltd., Senior Engineer and Ph.D. candidate in Engineering. Engaged in the production, operation, and process technology management of lead, zinc, and germanium smelting; undertook one scientific and technological project in Yunnan Province and served as the lead for a major scientific and technological project at China Copper. With years of dedication to the comprehensive recovery of lead and zinc smelting, he pioneered multiple process technologies, achieving dual success in both technical and economic aspects. 

Liyang Ma, Ph.D., Senior Engineer, a leading expert in the indium industry, one of China's Top 100 Innovative Entrepreneurs, Chairman/Actual Controller of Jinglan Technology Co., Ltd. (000711) and GreenNovo Environmental Technology Co., Ltd., Director of the Tsinghua Suzhou Environmental Innovation Research Institute–GreenNovo Environmental Technology Joint Research Center for Hazardous Waste Treatment Technology. He holds a bachelor's degree (Automotive Engineering), a master's degree (School of Economics and Management), and a Ph.D. (School of Environment) from Tsinghua University, and served as a Visiting Scholar and Honorary Researcher at the University of Hong Kong. In 2025, he was selected as one of the first 100 "Innovative Entrepreneurs" in China involved in "key core foundational materials and products" by the MIIT, the Ministry of Finance, and the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission. In 2025, he was appointed as a Advisory Expert in the Expert Database of the Rare and Scattered Metals Branch of the China Nonferrous Metals Industry Association (CNIA) (indium industry). In 2024, he became an expert receiving special government allowances from the Yunnan Provincial Government. In 2023, he was awarded the title of "Yunling Most Beautiful Science and Technology Talent." In 2017, he was one of five entrepreneurs to receive the Second "Yunnan Outstanding Industrial Contribution Award." He participated in the formulation of multiple national standards, industry standards, and team standards for the indium and secondary zinc industries, obtained 15 national invention patents, and led the compilation of the "United Nations Environment Programme Basel Convention Regional Centre for Asia and the Pacific Technical Guidelines for Steel Dust Treatment."

Xingzheng Dai, a graduate of the Nonferrous Metallurgy program at Kunming University of Science and Technology, has successively served as Deputy General Manager of Umicore Yunnan Zinc Alloys Co Ltd, General Manager/Chairman of Yunnan Yuntong Zinc Industry Co., Ltd., and Chairman of Yunnan Chihong Resource Comprehensive Utilization Co., Ltd. He currently holds the position of Deputy General Manager at Yunnan Chihong Zn & Ge Co., Ltd.  
Since 2019, he has published five papers, obtained seven authorized patents, received two Yunnan Provincial Science and Technology Progress First Prizes, and two China Nonferrous Metals Industry Science and Technology Progress First Prizes. He has been honored with the title of Yunnan Technological Innovation Talent and received a special allowance from the Yunnan Provincial People's Government. His professional title is Senior Engineer, and he is the author of the book "Research on Enterprise-Wide Innovation Management."

Degen Peng, Deputy General Manager of Zhejiang Tianneng Environmental Protection Technology Co., Ltd., has over 10 years of experience in the recycling and marketing of lead-acid batteries, and is a practical expert in the circular economy field, as well as a core builder of Tianneng's recycling industry ecosystem.  
He oversaw the construction of a nationwide lead-acid battery recycling network, the establishment of a marketing system, and the implementation of policy compliance for the company. He led the development of a national recycling system covering more than 20,000 end-user outlets, supporting the enterprise's industry-leading annual recycling capacity of 2 million mt and disposal capacity of 1.5 million mt. He innovated the "trade-in + recycling rebate" model, boosting the regional market share from 35% to 65%, and implemented the "integrated sales and recycling" operational paradigm. He also played a key role in the operation of the digital recycling platform and the industry pilot of the EPR system, achieving a lead recovery rate of over 98%.  
With comprehensive capabilities in recycling network construction, channel operation, policy interpretation, and resource integration, he is a core driver of the scalable, standardized, and digital development in the lead-acid battery recycling sector. 

Lei Zhang currently serves as the Sales Director of Anhui Changyu Pump and Valve Manufacturing Co., Ltd. and is a core member of the company.  
Since joining Changyu Pump Valve in 2016, he has consistently focused on market expansion and sales of industrial pump products. Leveraging years of experience in the pump valve industry, he has led the implementation of multiple smelting industry transport pump cooperation projects. 

Yanlong Liu (Senior Engineer)  
Former Secretary General of the China Industrial Association of Power Sources, Secretary General of the Chemical and Physical Power Technology Branch of the Chinese Institute of Electronics, and Secretary General of the Battery Professional Committee of the China Electrotechnical Society  

- Education Background:  
1. Graduated from Xidian University with a major in Information Engineering in July 1988.  
2. Graduated from Nankai University with a Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) in January 1999.  

- Work Experience:  
1. Joined the Information Office of the former No. 18 Research Institute of the Ministry of Electronics in October 1988 and participated in the preparatory work for the China Industrial Association of Power Sources.  
2. Served as Office Director, Information Department Director, Assistant Secretary General, and Deputy Secretary General of the China Industrial Association of Power Sources from December 1989 to December 2005.  
3. Served as Secretary General of the China Industrial Association of Power Sources and concurrently as Secretary General of the Organizing Committee of the China International Battery Fair (CIBF) from December 2005 to December 2022.  
4. Served as Business Director of the China Industrial Association of Power Sources from December 2022 to April 2024.  
5. Served as Senior Engineer in the Strategy Department of the No. 18 Research Institute of China Electronics Technology Group Corporation from April 2024 to May 2025.  

- Concurrent Positions:  
1. Concurrently served as Secretary General of the Chemical and Physical Power Technology Branch of the Chinese Institute of Electronics and Secretary General of the Battery Professional Committee of the China Electrotechnical Society since May 2009.  
2. Concurrently served as Secretary General of the Hydrogen Power Generation Equipment Professional Committee of the China Electrotechnical Society from May 2009 to August 2017.  
3. Served as Deputy Secretary General of the 6th National Alkaline Battery Standardization Technical Committee from March 2015 to June 2023.  
4. Served as a member of the National Solar Photovoltaic Energy System Standardization Technical Committee from March 2015 to December 2021. 

Results-driven marketing and sales leader with 15+ years of experience in domestic and international metals markets—including Zinc, Lead, and Silver. Proven track record in business development, key account management, value-added product (VAP) innovation, and supply chain optimization.
Experienced in leading global operations across Southeast Asia, Far East, Middle East, Europe, and South America. Adept at developing long-term strategic partnerships, driving digital transformation, and delivering revenue growth in highly competitive metal markets.
Certified in Advanced General Management Program (AGMP) from IIM Ahmedabad, with a passion for leadership, innovation, and global market development.

Chong Li currently serves as Secretary General of the China Sulphuric Acid Industry Association. He holds a master's degree in Chemical Engineering and Technology from Beijing University of Chemical Technology. In 2009, he joined the China Sulphuric Acid Industry Association, where he has been primarily engaged in the management and research of the sulphuric acid industry. He is well-versed in the current state and market demands of the sulphuric acid sector and has published over 20 analytical articles on the industry in relevant journals. With many years of experience in sulphuric acid technology and standardization work, he holds several positions, including Vice Chair of the Sulphur and Sulphuric Acid Subcommittee of the National Technical Committee on Chemical Standardization, Member of the Sulphur-Phosphorus-Titanium Committee of the Chinese Chemical Society, and Expert on Waste Acid at the Solid Waste and Chemicals Management Center of the Ministry of Ecology and Environment. He has led or participated in the drafting of more than 20 national and industry standards related to the sulphuric acid industry. 

As the Party Committee Secretary and Chairman of Hunan Silver Co., Ltd., Guangmei Li has demonstrated exceptional leadership wisdom and extraordinary strategic vision. With a persistent and unwavering spirit of dedication, she has made significant contributions to the company's development process. Adhering to doing difficult yet right things, she has rapidly steered the enterprise onto a track of growth, achieving remarkable progress and writing a brilliant chapter for "Silver".

Xiubin Jia, Power Battery Marketing General Manager of KIJO Group. A seasoned professional in the battery industry.  
With 14 years of deep involvement in the battery sector, he has successively held positions such as Assistant to the General Manager of the Business Division, Deputy General Manager of KIJO Group, and Assistant Director of the Group Marketing Center. From frontline operations to strategic management, he has remained consistently dedicated to the development of the new energy field. Staying true to his original aspirations, he perseveres and strives for excellence. 

Pratik is a quantitative finance professional with a strong focus on strategy, risk, commodities and operations at POCL. Pratik works closely with leadership to drive operational efficiency, streamline processes, and support data-driven strategic initiatives across the business. His prior experience includes working as an FX Risk Analyst at the London Stock Exchange, where he focused on currency exposure, hedging strategies, and market risk analysis, and as a Risk & Controls Consultant at EY, advising top-tier Indian banks on regulatory compliance, control frameworks, and operational risk.
With an academic foundation in MSc Quantitative Finance (University of Manchester)and BSc Finance(NMIMS), he brings a solid understanding of risk modeling (Basel, credit risk), derivatives pricing, and portfolio construction, along with a practical approach to financial systems and commodities market.

Bifeng Wang, male, born in 1982, holds a bachelor's degree in Electronic Information from Changsha University of Science and Technology and is an engineer. He previously worked at Kaiyuan Instrument Co., Ltd. and Beijing Zhongsheng Bofang Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd., serving as Regional Manager and Head of the Marketing Department, among other positions. In 2021, he joined WATTMAN, where he was responsible for pre-sales technical support in industries such as steel and power. Since October 2024, he has served as the company's Chief Pre-sales Engineer for the non-ferrous metals industry, overseeing pre-sales technical support and technical guidance for intelligent products and projects in this sector. The project "Innovative Application of SKS Green and Low-Carbon Joint Lead Smelting Process and Equipment," in which he played a leading collaborative role, received the Scientific and Technological Achievements Award from the Ministry of Science and Technology and the Third Prize for Scientific and Technological Progress in China's Non-Ferrous Metals Industry. 

Mark Stevenson has been involved in the lead smelting and battery industry for the past 46 years. His career has covered all facets of primary and secondary lead research, production, and battery development, working in numerous roles over these years. He is currently the Technical Director for Global Lead Technologies, consulting to many companies worldwide on best smelting practices for lead. He holds numerous positions throughout the world, including Chairman of the Asian Battery and Secondary Lead conferences.

Mohamed Jabir Shareef brings a wealth of experience in corporate leadership and project execution, with over 15 years of expertise across the GCC region. He transitioned from his role as Corporate Manager for Regency Group to lead Dubatt Battery Recycling LLC when the project was first conceived. From idea inception to operational execution, Mohamed has been pivotal in shaping the strategic direction of Dubatt, overseeing every phase of the project’s development.
As Director of Operations, Mohamed now manages the daily functions of the region’s first fully integrated lead-acid battery recycling facility, driving sustainability initiatives and ensuring the company’s operational efficiency. His hands-on leadership and ability to navigate complex markets have been key to Dubatt’s growth and success.
Mohamed’s broad experience spans corporate affairs, project management, and market strategy, with previous roles across multiple sectors within the Regency Group. His deep understanding of the industry, combined with his multilingual proficiency, makes him a dynamic leader in the field of industrial recycling.

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Senior Engineer. Formerly worked as the Secretary and Deputy Director of the Shenyang Battery Research Institute, Executive Deputy Director of the National Battery Quality Supervision and Testing Center, Director of the Lead-Acid Battery Professional Committee of the China Electrotechnical Society, Director of the Lead Acid Battery Standardization Technical Committee, and Secretary General of the Battery Branch of China Electrical Equipment Industrial Association. Currently retired and serving as an expert for the Lead-Acid Battery Product Quality Recognition Expert Committee.


Foreign Academician of the Russian Academy of Engineering; Distinguished Professor (Level II) and Ph.D. Supervisor at Harbin Institute of Technology; Distinguished Professor at Shenzhen University. Selected as a National High-Level Talent (Fourth Batch), Leading Talent in Scientific and Technological Innovation for Young and Middle-Aged Scientists by the Ministry of Science and Technology; Distinguished Professor of "Longjiang Scholars" in Heilongjiang Province; Taishan Industry Leading Talent in Shandong Province; "Double Innovation" Talent in Jiangsu Province. Recipient of the 2022 Hou Debang Chemical Science and Technology Innovation Award. Listed as an Elsevier Highly Cited Chinese Scientist for 10 consecutive years (2014-2023). Leader of a high-level talent team in Shenzhen. Serves as an advisory editorial board member of BATTERIES and an editorial board member of "Power Supply Technology" and "Journal of Petrochemical Universities." His research focuses on advanced chemical power supplies, hydrogen fuel cells, electrocatalysis, and nano-electrode materials. He has led one National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) Key Project, three General Projects, and one Youth Project; one Shandong Province Key R&D Project; 10 other provincial and ministerial projects; and over 40 other and enterprise-funded projects. He has published over 300 SCI papers in journals such as NATURE CATALYSIS, NATURE COMMUN., ADV. MATER., and ANGEW. CHEM. INT. ED., with an H-index of 64. In the past five years, he has published 69 papers with an impact factor greater than 10. He has 20 ESI Highly Cited Papers and 5 ESI Hot Papers. He holds 45 authorized national invention patents, 18 of which have been commercialized. He has received one National Defense Science and Technology Progress First Prize, two Heilongjiang Province Natural Science First Prizes, one Zhejiang Province Science and Technology Achievement Transformation Second Prize, and one Harbin Institute of Technology Teaching Achievement First Prize. He is responsible for one Heilongjiang Province Education Science Planning Key Project and one university teaching research project. As the second-ranked participant, he has contributed to a Ministry of Education New Engineering Teaching Research Project.


Serving as Deputy General Manager and Chief Engineer at Jiangsu Xinri Electric Vehicle Co., Ltd. from 2003 to 2023, he held various positions including Director of Testing, Director of Technical and Operations Centers, and Standardization Engineer. Member of multiple national and international standard committees on motorcycles and bicycles, including SAC and ISO workgroups. Member of expert panels for electric vehicle standards and technical committees.


"Personal Introduction:
Jian Wu currently serves as the Product Director of the Sodium-Ion Battery Division at Jiangsu Highstar Battery Manufacturing Co., Ltd. He has been engaged in the R&D of sodium-ion battery cells, system-level product development, and the promotion of related application fields for an extended period.

Speech Summary:
The significance of developing sodium-ion batteries lies not only in their advantages in terms of resources and cost but also in their critical value for environmental protection and sustainable development. This is aimed at better promoting the development and utilization of renewable energy while enhancing the diversity and flexibility of battery technologies."

Tianbao Liang, R&D Director of Henan Chilwee Zhengxiao, holds a Master’s degree in Engineering from Harbin Institute of Technology and is a Senior Engineer as well as an expert in IEC TC21. He entered the battery industry in 2006, focusing on the research of lead-acid batteries, low-voltage lithium batteries, and low-voltage sodium-ion batteries. He holds 40 patents, including 10 invention patents, and has published over 30 papers in academic journals. He has also participated in drafting 3 international standards and more than 10 national standards.


Huisong Guo, Deputy Director of R&D at Leoch International, has 15 years of experience in lead-acid battery product development and has obtained over 20 patents. Presentation Topic: Development and Application of Lead-Acid Battery Energy Storage Technology.

 Lin Hua, a zinc analyst at SMM. She is dedicated to research in the hot-dip galvanizing industry, low-grade zinc oxide, and zinc calcine industries, primarily focusing on the supply and demand, costs, related policies, and zinc futures of galvanizing, low-grade zinc oxide, and zinc calcine. She has been closely monitoring the production, inventory, orders, and processing fees of hot-dip galvanising enterprises, as well as the production and price trends of low-grade zinc oxide and zinc calcine enterprises. She maintains close contact with enterprises, provides consulting services, conducts field trips to inspect production conditions, and keeps up with market dynamics in a timely manner


Rufei Wei, trained jointly by Western University in Canada and the University of Science and Technology Beijing, is considered a top young talent at Anhui University of Technology. His research focuses on low-carbon metallurgy and the recycling of solid waste resources. He leads one National Natural Science Foundation of China project, one Anhui Natural Science Foundation project, and has been involved in numerous collaborative projects. He has published over 40 academic papers in reputable journals and has applied for 20 patents.


Yonglong Jin holds a Ph.D. in Engineering and is a Professor/Senior Engineer. He serves as a Ph.D. advisor and has previously been an executive director at the China Iron and Steel Association. Currently, he is the Chief Expert at Hebei Iron and Steel Group Strategic Research Institute and Dahe Ecological Environment Technology Group Co., Ltd. His research focuses on comprehensive energy conservation and environmental protection in metallurgical processes, and new technologies for low-carbon metallurgy. He has attained significant achievements in areas such as solid waste disposal and utilization, desulfurization and denitrification of sintering flue gas, and optimization of raw material structures for blast furnaces. He has published over 110 academic papers, holds more than 10 patents, and has received 6 provincial and ministerial science and technology progress awards. He has been honored as a "Hundred Talents" in Liaoning Province and a first-level candidate in Hebei Province's "333 Talents Project."


Yang Gao, male, holds a bachelor's degree from Southern Metallurgical Institute and is currently pursuing an Engineering Doctorate. Serves as the Rotating President and Chief Engineer of Xinlian Environmental Technology Co., Ltd. Previously held positions as Vice President, General Manager of Production Management Department at Xinlian Environmental Technology Co., Ltd., and General Manager of Jiangxi Jinbolai Resource Recycling Technology Co., Ltd. Participated in several award-winning projects related to efficient and sustainable resource utilization.


With 20 years of experience in the industry, focused on providing services for the bulk commodity industry chain, with profound understanding and relevant experience in spot trading market development, supply chain finance, and financial derivatives. Dedicated to serving the bulk physical industry chain, promoting model innovation and technological innovation, helping reduce transaction costs for physical enterprises, improving operational efficiency and transaction security, and assisting financial institutions in serving the real economy.

Zhenhai Hou graduated from the Wisconsin School of Business, University of Wisconsin-Madison, in 2006 with a major in Applied Securities Analysis. From 2006 to 2007, worked at the Research Department of the University of Wisconsin Foundation. From August 2007 to July 2013, worked at China International Capital Corporation as a Macro Strategy Researcher, leader and primary author of reports for the Overseas Strategy Group and A-share Strategy Group. From September 2013 to December 2019, served as Chief Macro Economist at Yihui Investment. In May 2020, founded Hanwuji (Shanghai) Management Consulting Co., Ltd., offering domestic and international macro strategy investment consulting services.


Xuesen Chen holds a master's degree and is a senior engineer at the professor level. He graduated from Northeastern University in 1989. He is a Standing Committee Member of the Party Committee, Vice President, and Spokesperson of the China Nonferrous Metals Industry Association. He previously served as Director of the Nonferrous Metals Division of the Raw Materials Industry Department at the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, Director of the Rare and Rare Earth Metals Division at the Second Metallurgical Institute of Beijing General Research Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, Director of the Nonferrous Metals Division of the Metallurgical and Building Materials Business Department at China International Engineering Consulting Corporation, and Deputy Director of the Metallurgical and Building Materials Development Department at China International Engineering Consulting Corporation.


Martin van Leeuwen is an experienced metal professional with 23 years of experience in zinc, aluminum and steel. Since 2020 he serves as Director, Technology and Market Development at International Zinc Association (IZA). He is responsible for market development of zinc products and applications in zinc coatings, zinc castings, zinc sheet, zinc batteries and zinc chemicals, and manages IZA´s regional programs in China, India, Russia, Southeast Asia, Africa and Latin America. 
Prior to IZA, he worked in various roles as sales manager, market development manager and technical customer support for aluminium foundry alloys at Alcoa and for zinc die casting and galvanizing alloys at Nyrstar. Before that he worked in various process technology, engineering and R&D roles at Nyrstar, Gemco Engineers and Tatasteel Europe. 
He holds a master’s degree (MSc.) in Chemical Engineering from Eindhoven University of Technology from which he graduated in 1997.
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Dr Yanchen Wang is the managing director of SMM Global UK office, which was established in May 2021. Currently He focuses on the base metals market research and SMM overseas business development. Dr Yanchen Wang is a well-known analyst in the global commodity industry. His areas of expertise include base metals market, coal and power industry, carbon emission market. In recent years, he has extended his research into the battery metals markets. He has visited more than 100 base metals assets around the world. Dr Yanchen Wang has more than 20 years commodity market research experience. He also often attends technical, and market conferences and gives presentations as a key-note speaker. Before joining SMM, he was the principal analyst at CRU and the head of Chinese aluminium market research. Dr Yanchen Wang had worked at CRU for 15 years. Yanchen has a PhD in Engineering from Chinese Academy of Sciences.


Xingzheng Dai graduated from Kunming University of Science and Technology with a major in Nonferrous Metallurgy. He has successively served as Deputy General Manager of Umicore Yunnan Zinc Alloys Co., Ltd.; General Manager/Chairman of Yunnan Yuntong Zinc Industry Co., Ltd.; and Chairman of Yunnan Chihong Resources Comprehensive Utilisation Co., Ltd. He is currently the Deputy General Manager of Yunnan Chihong Zn & Ge Co., Ltd.

Since 2019, he has published five papers, obtained seven authorized patents, and received two First Prizes for Scientific and Technological Progress in Yunnan Province and two First Prizes for Scientific and Technological Progress in China's Nonferrous Metals Industry. He has been awarded the title of Technological Innovation Talent of Yunnan Province and the Special Allowance from the People's Government of Yunnan Province. He holds the professional title of Senior Engineer and is the author of the book ""Research on Enterprise-Wide Innovation Management."

Yangren Li, Senior Metallurgical Engineer; Serving as Executive Director and General Manager of Jiangxi Copper Corporation Metals Co., Ltd. since 2020. He has long been engaged in the production and operational management of lead and zinc smelting. He has received honors such as "Outstanding Entrepreneur of Jiangxi Province," "First Prize of the China Nonferrous Metals Industry Association," and "Second Prize of Jiangxi Provincial Science and Technology Progress."


Mainly responsible for the company's marketing work (procurement of raw materials, auxiliary materials, and spare parts, as well as the sales of all company products).


Xiaomei Zhang has been professionally engaged in non-ferrous trade for over ten years at Shanghai Jingsheng Metal Materials Co., Ltd. As the Deputy GM & GM of the Comprehensive Trade Department, she is familiar with domestic upstream and downstream lead and zinc sectors and oversees the comprehensive operation of zinc ingots trades.


Chunqiang Zhang, male, holds a bachelor's degree. He has served as General Manager of the Power Supply Materials Company and General Manager of the Environmental Protection Technology Company under the Recycling Division of Tianneng Group. He is currently the Vice President of the Recycling Division of Zhejiang Tianneng Group, overseeing the Technical Equipment Department and the Overseas Projects Department. He has profound insights and unique perspectives on industry and industrial development. Discussion topics: How the secondary lead industry can break through under the condition of severe capacity surplus, how the industry can achieve healthy development, and how industry technology can be upgraded and enhanced.


"Chris Galbraith is a 20-year veteran of the mining industry with a career spanning a range of commodities and industry focus. In 2021, he joined Teck Resources as Senior Analyst within Market Research, supporting the commercial group by forecasting zinc and lead supply and demand.
    Chris's current career phase has been as a market analyst. Prior to joining Teck, he developed multiple reports on carbon emissions, capital markets, exploration activity and mining supply, as well as contributing to supply modeling during a nearly 8-year tenure with S&P Global Market Intelligence. His current work as a mining analyst builds on a lengthy and progressively more senior role as a geologist, working in most Canadian jurisdictions and exploring for most commodities.
       Now living in Toronto, Canada, Chris holds a Bachelor of Science from Dalhousie University. He is also a Professional Geoscientist registered in the Province of Nova Scotia."


Haoen Zuo, Market Research Manager at China Minmetals Nonferrous Metals Co., Ltd., has conducted on-site surveys of more than 70 producers domestically and internationally and is frequently invited to deliver keynote speeches at various industry conferences.


Dedicated to fundamental research in the zinc industry chain, focusing on supply and demand, costs, policies, and futures. Maintains close contact with domestic and international industry chains and related enterprises, providing consulting services. Regularly participates in research on chain start-up rates, costs, and terminal PMI, with on-site investigations of production status and timely updates on market dynamics.


Engaged for a long time in top-level design, industrial research, technological innovation, and standard formulation in the circular economy sector. Participated in management and research of multiple projects with the Ministry of Science and Technology and the Ministry of Ecology and Environment.


Wenming Xia is a senior analyst responsible for researching the lead industry chain, covering aspects such as supply and demand, costs, policies, and futures. She maintains close contact with related enterprises and participates regularly in industry surveys, providing them with insights, price information, data sharing, and consulting services.


Practicing Qualification Certificate No.: F3024685, Trading Advisory Certificate No.: Z0013759. Analyst of the Nonferrous Metals Research Team at Zhongtai Futures Research Institute, responsible for research on industries such as zinc, silicon, and lithium. With 8 years of experience in the field, he has a certain understanding of the spot and futures markets for nonferrous metals and related products. He focuses on the new energy metals sector, has led multiple surveys of the new energy metals industry, and keeps up-to-date with market dynamics. Leveraging professional experience in commodity futures research, he provides guidance on corporate participation in the futures market and the design of hedging solutions.


Lead and zinc market trading opportunities in 2025 roundtable discussion
                  1、How to earn inter-month arbitrage opportunities in the context of Back?
                  2、How about the domestic and foreign arbitrage opportunities under the expectation of domestic smelter increase in 25 years?
                  3、Promoting Domestic Demand and Going Overseas Expectations Parallel Is Lead and Zinc Consumption Predictable in 25 Years?
                  4、Hedging and risk management strategies

Rong Guang is the Head of the Research Center at Zijin International Trading Co., Ltd. With 10 years of research experience, he specializes in macroeconomics, non-ferrous metals, and foreign exchange. He has worked in copper and zinc smelters and is highly knowledgeable about the business models of smelters and traders.


Teng Chen joined Jinghuicheng in 2016, learning basics of non-ferrous metals market analysis, and later handled arbitrage trading for lead and tin. He joined Hongkai Investment in 2020, building a comprehensive tracking indicator system combining macro and basic market analysis. In 2023, he joined Wanyang Group focusing on research and trading of products like lead, zinc, and silver.


Xiaoyan Zhou, Lead and Zinc Head at Sanshui Industrial Co., Ltd., has extensive experience in trading silver, lead, and zinc. He is well-versed in the supply and demand fundamentals of spot markets and can accurately strategize transactions based on market insights from smelters, traders, and end-users.


"Xiaoxing Yuan, male, born in August 1987, currently serves as the General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer, and Manager of the Internal Audit Department (Legal and Compliance Department) of Yunnan Chihong Zn & Ge Co., Ltd. He is also a Director of Daxing'anling Jinxin Mining Co., Ltd., a Director of Yunnan Chihong International Germanium Co., Ltd., Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Yunnan Yuntong Zinc Co., Ltd., and the Executive Director, Party Branch Secretary, and General Manager of Chihong Industrial Development (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
Since the beginning of his career, Xiaoxing Yuan has been deeply engaged in the production and marketing of non-ferrous metals, focusing on the integrated trade model of lead and zinc product sales, raw material procurement, and centralised procurement of bulk materials. He possesses advanced expertise in production theory, market research, and risk management, continuously strengthening the foundation of enterprise management and promoting the high-quality development of new trade for the healthy growth of the enterprise."


Daisheng Li is currently employed at Shanghai Betteray New Energy Co., Ltd., serving as the Assistant to the General Manager and Research Director. He has maintained close connections with the domestic industry chain and related enterprises for a long time. He excels at uncovering the operational logic behind pricing and has a keen sense of judgment and grasp of structural market trends as well as cross-market arbitrage between domestic and overseas markets.


Zihang Zeng, the Director of Investment Research at the Supply Chain Center of Zhejiang Hailiang, is currently responsible for investment research and trading in non-ferrous metals. He has conducted in-depth research on the fundamentals of the lead and zinc industry, closely monitors changes in the upstream and downstream industry chain, and identifies opportunities for cross-period and cross-market trading.


Jingli Shi, a researcher at the Energy Research Institute of the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), has been engaged in energy economics research for 30 years. Her primary contributions lie in the field of renewable energy policy research, covering areas such as legislation and amendments, strategic planning, pricing mechanisms and electricity markets, green power certificates and fiscal policies, as well as techno-economic evaluation and industrial development.  


Currently serving as the Deputy Director of the Hunan Province End-of-Life Battery Cascade Utilization Engineering Technology Research Center, a member of the Automation Academic Committee of the China Nonferrous Metals Society, and a member of the Process Computing and Simulation Professional Committee. He has been engaged in technical research and product development in lithium battery ESS and cascade utilization, as well as research on intelligent factories in process industries for an extended period. He has participated in 2 national-level scientific research projects and 7 provincial and ministerial-level projects, and has been awarded two First Prizes and one Second Prize of the China Nonferrous Metals Industry Science and Technology Award, as well as a Third Prize of the Jiangxi Province Science and Technology Progress Award. He holds over 20 authorized patents and has published more than 10 professional papers.


Chunyan Chen, Deputy General Manager at Sichuan Dayu Mechanical Sealing Company, is the Secretary-General of the Zigong Mechanical Sealing Association. She has been engaged in the mechanical sealing business for zinc smelting for over ten years and is well-acquainted with the status of zinc smelting seals in China. 



Zhenguo Song, male (born February 1982), PhD, Senior Engineer at the China ENFI Engineering Corporation and the State Key Laboratory of Mineral Processing Science and Technology. Focuses on basic research in physical-chemical grinding-flotation systems, and comprehensive utilization of complex, difficult-to-treat mineral resources. Developed multiple key technologies for multi-metal resource utilization and separation, applied globally. Led over 20 provincial and ministerial research projects with six major awards.


He Shang, Ph.D., Senior Engineer, and Graduate Advisor, is an Outstanding Young Engineer in Beijing. He currently serves as the General Manager of the Mineral Processing and Metallurgy Division and Associate Researcher at GRINM Resources and Environment Technology Institute (Beijing) Co., Ltd. His main research focuses on green extraction of refractory resources and resource utilization of solid waste. He has led national key R&D projects, natural science foundation projects, and other research topics, winning three first prizes, one second prize, and one third prize at the provincial and ministerial levels. He has published over 30 papers and holds 30 authorized patents. He also serves as Deputy Secretary General of the Rare Metals Metallurgy Academic Committee of the Nonferrous Metals Society of China, a member of the Precious Metals Committee and the Special Metallurgy Committee, an off-campus part-time advisor at Central South University, and a youth editorial board member for journals such as *Rare Metals*, *Nonferrous Metals (Smelting Section)*, and *Gold Science and Technology*.


Jiarong Tao, Senior Engineer, currently serves as the Deputy General Manager of Yunnan Tin Wenshan Zinc-Indium Smelting Co., Ltd. With over 20 years of experience in zinc and indium smelting, he has mastered the entire management chain of "technology-production-market." He has long been dedicated to research in the field of green smelting, building a full-value-chain management system, and advancing the "production-sales coordination + procurement-sales linkage + futures-spot hedging" integrated operation model, achieving industry-leading performance in total cost and by-product contribution. He has been granted 39 patents and participated in the formulation of 5 national and industry standards, including the "Chemical Analysis Methods for Zinc Concentrates."


Roundtable Discussion: New Directions for Improving Quality and Efficiency in Lead-Zinc Smelting

1. What are the technical challenges in recovering minor metals during the lead-zinc smelting process? Which technologies might improve recovery efficiency?
2. In recent years, many new production lines have been built by domestic smelters. What new technologies are worth recommending and learning from?
3. With the increasing application of automation and humanoid robots in current production lines, what is the development trend of artificial intelligence in smelting? Which processes might first achieve large-scale intelligentization?
4. In recent years, equipment and consumables have been continuously upgraded. Are there any cases where components have been domestically produced to replace imported ones?
5. What are the main advancements in management innovation for smelting enterprises? Are there any distinctive features or cases

Huajun Xu, male, Senior Engineer, Registered Consulting Engineer, and First-Class Construction Engineer, serves as the Chief Engineer of the Metallurgical and Chemical Business Unit at China ENFI Engineering Corporation. He has long been engaged in engineering design and project management for non-ferrous smelting and solid waste disposal projects. He has participated in and led large projects such as the slag treatment of the top-blown furnace in Xiwuzhumuqin Banner, the zinc slag treatment of the side-blown furnace at Chifeng NFC, and the relocation of Hunan Zhuzhou Smelter. He has received one National Excellent Engineering Consulting First Prize, one Ministry-Level Science and Technology Progress First Prize, two Consulting Design First Prizes, and multiple Second Prizes.

Ren Song She  
Male, born in 1961, Han ethnicity, associate degree, member of the Communist Party of China  
Senior Economist, Assistant to the President of Tianneng Group  
Vice President of Tianneng Resource Recycling Division  

Main Experience:  
Deeply engaged in the secondary lead industry for nearly 20 years  
 2010: Led the construction of Tianneng Circular Economy Industrial Park as Deputy Chief Commander  
-- Introduced the first fully automated Italian full-fat desulfurization smelting production line in China  
 2018: Appointed Chairman of Anhui Tianchang Metal Materials Co., Ltd.  
-- Collaborated with the R&D team led by Dr. Wei Liu from Central South University to promote the development and implementation of the ""oxygen-enriched side-blown smelting process""  
 2023: Appointed General Manager of Jiangsu Tianneng Resource Recycling Technology Co., Ltd.  
-- Led the upgrade of the acid-making system to produce AR-grade refined acid products  


Dr. Guan Chi Liu graduated with a bachelor's degree from the Department of Electrical Engineering at Tsinghua University and earned his Ph.D. from the University of Melbourne in Australia. He is currently a technical expert at Baowu Clean Energy Co., Ltd. Previously, he served as a senior energy architect for Tencent's data center and a full-time researcher and Ph.D. co-supervisor at the University of Melbourne. Dr. Liu specializes in the integrated generation-grid-load-storage systems, multi-energy coupling system planning, and energy strategic investment. 
As a core member of the Global Power System Transformation Consortium (G-PST), Dr. Liu developed a systematic planning methodology framework for the low-carbon power system transition of G7 alliance countries, formulated a ten-year research roadmap, and advanced the reform of international energy planning standards. In the field of industrial practice, Dr. Liu, as the chief project engineer, led the implementation of the first integrated generation-grid-load-storage project in the metallurgical industry in China. He was responsible for key tasks such as technical solution development and platform R&D, market pricing mechanism design, and multi-party contract negotiations. 
Dr. Liu has received honors such as the Shanghai Magnolia Talent Award and the IEEE Best Paper Award. With both international strategic vision and industrial implementation experience, his cross-disciplinary energy system planning expertise and empirical achievements provide valuable insights for the development of integrated generation-grid-load-storage systems in the non-ferrous metals industry.


Xiaosong Wu  
Chief Engineer of Chalco Group  
Member of the Heavy Nonferrous Metals Academic Committee of the China Nonferrous Metals Society  
Senior Engineer (Professor Level)  

Xiaosong Wu has been engaged in technical R&D and engineering design in the fields of heavy nonferrous metal smelting and resource utilization of hazardous and solid waste for a long time. He has led or participated in over 20 scientific research projects, including 2 national major projects and 1 provincial major project. He has been involved in more than 70 engineering design projects and served as the chief designer for over 40 of them.  
He has received 5 first prizes and 2 second prizes for scientific and technological achievements at the provincial and ministerial levels, 1 second prize for scientific and technological progress from Chalco Group, 1 key invention patent in Hunan Province, 1 second prize for excellent patents in Hunan Province, 1 first prize, and 1 second prize for excellent engineering design at the ministerial level. He has applied for and been granted 16 patents and has been a primary contributor to 2 national standards and specifications.  
He has been selected for the China Nonferrous Metals Innovation and Excellence Program, Chalco Group's ""Leap Program"" and ""Diamond Program,"" and the core talent program of Chalco International. He has also been honored with the title of Outstanding Young Survey and Design Engineer of Hunan Province.

Xiaowen Zhu, a master's degree holder in electronics and communications, formerly served as a chief engineer at the North China Air Traffic Management Bureau. With over 10 years of experience in information technology deployment in the civil aviation sector, she is currently the CEO of Beijing Fengrui Information Technology Co., Ltd. She has participated multiple times in the construction of large-scale digitalization projects for domestic and overseas mines.

Xiaolin Zhang, former Deputy General Manager of Sales at Haite New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. in Tangshan, focused on the new energy industry for 18 years, was well-versed in domestic PV and ESS market policies, understood the future trends in new energy technology, and excelled at formulating more valuable comprehensive energy solutions for companies transitioning from conventional to green energy.


Responsible for Sunman Global's marketing strategy, understanding the current status and prospects of both domestic and international markets. Founded in 2014 by Academician Zhengrong Shi, Sunman is dedicated to innovation in PV products and advancements in R&D technology. Sunman boasts industry-leading production equipment, processes, technologies, and intelligent information management tools, establishing a globally leading GW-level lightweight PV module production site with a planned capacity of 3GW. The company has achieved cumulative shipments exceeding 1.2GW, ranking first globally in lightweight modules, with its presence spanning over 40 countries worldwide. The eArc PV module, an innovative product from Sunman, utilizes high-efficiency crystalline silicon solar cell technology and proprietary polymer composite materials, achieving a new-type crystalline silicon PV module that is glass-free, lightweight, and thin.

Ling Zhao, a graduate of North China Electric Power University, currently serves as the Sales Director of the Domestic Marketing Center at Shanghai Pylon Energy Technology Co., Ltd. He is primarily responsible for the sales of ESS products, the development of ESS projects, the exploration of ESS scenarios, and the expansion and maintenance of strategic partnerships within the domestic market. For over a decade, he has been engaged in the development, investment, and sales of new energy projects. He is highly familiar with the development of PV power plants, electricity market transactions, and the development and investment logic of ESS projects in various scenarios.

Yubo Wang, Ph.D., graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles. He has long been engaged in research and software development in power systems and electricity markets. Currently, he serves as the Deputy General Manager of Beijing Yineng Zhongwang Technology Co., Ltd. He is a senior member of IEEE and the chair of the Princeton Chapter of the IEEE Power & Energy Society.

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