Executive Interviews

Zhejiang Sheensen Magnetics Technology Co., Ltd. is a national science and innovation enterprise dedicated to high-end rare earth permanent magnetic materials and their applications, integrating R&D, production, and sales. The company’s factory bases are located in Tianzi Lake Industrial Park, Anji County, Zhejiang Province. It owns subsidiaries in Shanghai and Ningbo. The company is dedicated to the research, development, and manufacturing of high-performance rare earth permanent magnet materials and their components, having independently developed and mastered multiple core technologies covering the preparation of sintered NdFeB permanent magnet materials, mechanical processing, surface protection, and remanufacturing. Its products are widely applied in fields such as automotive, new energy vehicles, industrial motors, compressors, water pumps, air conditioning compressors, wind power, and acoustics. Currently, the company's annual production capacity for sintered NdFeB magnetic materials stands at 7,000 tons. By 2026, it plans to increase this capacity to 11,000 tons, with further expansion to 22,000 tons targeted by 2028.

Camalco S.A. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Australia’s Canyon Resources Ltd., which is engaged in bauxite exploration activities in Cameroon. The company holds three bauxite exploration permits located in the Adamawa Region. Minim Martap is Canyon’s flagship asset, containing more than 1 billion tonnes of high-grade bauxite resources. Since receiving its mining license in late 2024, Canyon has secured access to critical rail and port infrastructure.

Xinjiang Geensi Silicon Technology Co., Ltd. was registered and established in 2017 with a registered capital of RMB 1.626 billion. Located in the Zhundong National Economic and Technological Development Zone in Xinjiang, the company is a core project under the group’s response to China’s Belt and Road Initiative and dual-carbon goals. It plays a key role in completing the integrated industrial chain of “green power–industrial silicon–polysilicon–new energy and new materials” and has become a benchmark modern green industrial silicon producer in the industry.

Henan Ant New Materials Co., Ltd. was founded in 1989 and is a national high-tech enterprise integrating the research and development, production, and sales of abrasive materials. Located in the Industrial Cluster Zone of Dengfeng City, the company has successively been awarded titles including National High-Tech Enterprise, National Science and Technology-Based SME, National “Little Giant” Specialized and Innovative Enterprise, Henan Well-Known Trademark, Council Member of China Coated Abrasives Association, and Henan Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center. The company is also one of the drafting organizations for several national and industry standards, including Ordinary Abrasives—Determination Method for Ball Milling Toughness, Abrasives for Coated Abrasives—High-Temperature Calcined Brown Fused Alumina, and Precast Refractory Castables for Coke Ovens. For more than three decades, Henan Ant New Materials has consistently adhered to its business philosophy of “technological innovation and harmonious win-win development,” striving to build China’s leading coated abrasives production base, a new high-temperature ceramic abrasives engineering research center, and well-recognized brands in iridium-coated brown fused alumina abrasives and environmentally friendly, energy-saving ceramic components.

Changsha Yexing Antimony Co., Ltd. was founded by Professor Tang Tieqiao, a leading technical authority in China’s antimony chemical industry, and was formerly known as Changsha Dongfang Antimony Chemical Co., Ltd. The company focuses on product upgrading and deep processing of antimony series products. High-end products such as ethylene glycol antimony and metal passivators are well received in both domestic and overseas markets. Its current production capacities include 6,000 tonnes per year of ethylene glycol antimony, 6,000 tonnes per year of sodium pyroantimonate, 2,000 tonnes per year of sodium antimonate, and 3,000 tonnes per year of refinery metal passivators. With strong technical capabilities and large-scale operations, the company is recognized as one of China’s leading producers of deeply processed antimony products.

Yunnan Hongrui Metallurgical Technology Co., Ltd. was established in 2015 and is located in Yongren County, Yunnan Province. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of CHALCO Environmental Protection Yunnan Keli Environmental Protection Co., Ltd., under Aluminum Corporation of China (CHALCO). The company is the only enterprise in Yunnan Province engaged in the comprehensive recycling and utilization of mercury-containing acid sludge and lead filter cake resources, and is also the only central state-owned enterprise in China operating in the mercury-containing acid sludge disposal sector. The company has an annual processing capacity of 3,120 tonnes of mercury-containing acid sludge, operates two industrial processing lines, holds two invention patents, is certified as a high-tech enterprise, and maintains long-term industry–academia–research cooperation with well-known research institutes.

Guizhou Cenxiang Resource Technology Co., Ltd. is located in the Cenxiang Economic Development Zone, Cengong County, Qiandongnan Prefecture, Guizhou Province. The company has established an annual production capacity of 130,000 tonnes of lead ingots and can process up to 200,000 tonnes per year of spent lead-acid batteries and other lead-containing wastes. Through continuous process upgrades and technological innovation, the company has maximized resource recycling efficiency, while achieving industry-leading performance in energy consumption control and flue gas emission indicators.

Established in 1984, Huang Changfa Flat Steel Trading Co. is engaged in steel trading and processing services, with an annual trading volume of approximately 30,000 tons. Adhering to the business philosophy of “quality first, credibility foremost,” the company has built a strong reputation in the market, serving a wide range of large state-owned enterprises and well-known construction companies. It has achieved solid performance in the processing and distribution segment.

Yuantai High-Conductivity Materials (Shanxi) Co., Ltd. was established in November 2020 as a foreign-invested enterprise, with registered capital of USD 21.07 million and total investment of USD 50 million. The company currently has an annual production capacity of 120,000t. Its core business includes the melting, casting, production, and sales of high-purity aluminum and aluminum alloy materials for civil applications; R&D of new aluminum alloy materials and processes; and technical services such as failure analysis of aluminum alloy products.

Lindian Resources Limited (ASX: LIN) is an Australian-listed critical minerals company focused on the development of the Kangankunde Rare Earths Project in Malawi. Kangankunde is widely recognised as one of the most significant undeveloped rare earth deposits globally, with a JORC Mineral Resource of 261 million tonnes at 2.14% total rare earth oxides (TREO) and an Ore Reserve of 23.7 million tonnes at 2.9% TREO. The project has attracted considerable attention due to its large scale, exceptionally high grade, and extremely simple mineralogy. The Phase 1 mine life is 45 years, producing approximately 15,300 tonnes per year of high-grade monazite concentrate grading 55% TREO, containing around 20% neodymium and praseodymium (PrNd). Of this, 6,000 tonnes per year have already been secured under a long-term strategic offtake agreement with Iluka Resources. The project is scheduled to commence production in 2026.

Haicheng Haiming Mining Co., Ltd. (“Haiming Mining”) was established on November 6, 2012, with a registered capital of RMB 700 million. The company’s processing area covers 675,000 square meters, and its mining concession spans 850,000 square meters. As a large integrated enterprise engaged in magnesite mining and deep processing, Haiming Mining has invested a total of RMB 2.4 billion to date and owns total mineral reserves of 42 million tonnes. The company’s annual capacities include 1 million tonnes of magnesite ore mining, 850,000 tonnes of concentrate, 300,000 tonnes of caustic-calcined magnesia, 200,000 tonnes of high-purity magnesia, and 200,000 tonnes of fused magnesia.

Founded in July 2009, Chenzhou Junteng Mining Co., Ltd. is engaged in the production, procurement, and sales of mineral products, covering a wide range of non-ferrous metals including lead, zinc, copper, tin, tungsten, lithium concentrates, as well as bismuth ingots and indium ingots. Guided by its business philosophy of “harmony, integrity, and customer first,” the company has established a solid foundation in Chenzhou while maintaining a global perspective. In 2021, the company set up its International Trade Department to expand into overseas markets and has since built cooperative relationships in Southeast Asia, Africa, South America, and other regions.

Globe Metals & Mining Limited (ASX:GBE, FWB:G4U) is an Australian-listed company focused on developing the Kanyika Niobium Project in Malawi, Africa. The project is set to become the first new niobium mine in more than 50 years and only the second vertically integrated producer of high-purity niobium oxide globally.

Guangxi Yusheng Germanium Hi-Tech Co., Ltd. is a rare and precious metal smelting and deep-processing enterprise introduced by the Hechi Municipal Party Committee and Government as part of their strategic plan to develop the rare and minor metals industry and optimize the local business environment.

Founded in 2007, Benxi Shentie (Group) Co., Ltd. is one of the major iron producers in Northeast China. With an annual production capacity of about one million tonnes, the company has become a key partner and main supplier to numerous backbone industries including military, aerospace, nuclear power, wind power, high-speed rail, automotive, shipbuilding, hydraulic equipment, and rail transit.

Shenmu Dongfeng Magnesium Co., Ltd. was established in June 2004 and is located in the Jingjie Industrial Park within China’s National Energy and Chemical Industry Base. The company has a fixed asset investment of RMB980 million and is equipped with advanced production facilities. It has built production lines with an annual production capacity of 20,000 tons of magnesium ingot, 1.6 million tons of semi-coke, and 160,000 tons of coal tar, as well as projects including 2,000 tons of magnesium alloy die-casting parts and a 1×30MW energy recovery power generation project. Its product portfolio covers semi-coke, coal tar, magnesium metal, magnesium alloys (ingots and rods), radiators, single-wheel hubs, electric vehicle wheel hubs, household appliance parts, and auto parts, all certified under the IATF16949:2016 Quality Management System.

Shandong Hengjia High-Purity Aluminum Industry Technology Co., Ltd. was established in September 2014, with its headquarters located in the Industrial Park of Guozhuang Village, Linchi Town, Zouping County, Binzhou City, Shandong Province. It is a private enterprise specializing in the research and development, production, and sales of new alumina materials, refractory raw materials, and nanomaterials. The main business includes the production, research and development, and sales of high-temperature alumina micro-powder, tabular alumina, and boehmite. Among them, tabular alumina and high-temperature alumina micro-powder are imported substitutes for refractory materials in the national refined steel industry.

JK Marketing Private Co. is a company under the Saif Group, carrying forward the Group's legacy of over 100 years of excellence and service in Pakistan. The Saif Group is one of the country’s most respected business conglomerates, with a strong presence in energy, textiles, information technology, telecommunications, healthcare, and natural resources. As a global commodity sourcing company, JK Marketing specializes in a variety of products such as bauxite, iron ore, corn, dairy, and poultry feed.

The White Solder Group operates throughout the entire tin production chain, from cassiterite mining to the manufacture of solders. With internationally recognized quality backed by various certifications, the White Solder Group is one of the world’s largest tin producers, supplying major corporations worldwide.

Jiangsu Qisheng Metal Technology Co., Ltd. was established on May 19, 2021, with a registered capital of RMB 27.1 million. The company is headquartered in the High-tech Development Zone of Dainan Town, Taizhou City, Jiangsu Province. It is a high-tech enterprise specializing in the research, development, and production of new energy materials.

China National Building Material Heilongjiang Graphite New Materials Co., Ltd. is located in the Graphite Industrial Park of Hengshan District, Jixi City—known as the “Capital of Graphite in China.” The company is jointly funded by two Global Fortune 500 enterprises, China National Building Material Group (CNBM) and BAIC Group, together with the Jixi Municipal Government. It possesses integrated capabilities for R&D and production covering the entire graphite value chain from raw material to finished material. Its products are widely applied in steel, metallurgy, new energy, and chemical industries.

Scandinavian Steel is a leading distributor of ferrous metals, non-ferrous metals, pig iron, and alloys in Europe. The company maintains close cooperation with market participants in Europe, China, Korea, the United States, and other regions. By providing professional trade and logistics solutions, it delivers high-quality services to customers while actively promoting corporate social responsibility.

Hebei Taihang Iron and Steel Group Co., Ltd. closely follows national macro-control policies and was the first steel enterprise in Wu’an City to relocate from urban areas. Now fully completed and in operation, the company has built an integrated steel complex covering the entire industrial chain, including logistics, coal washing, coking, sintering, pelletizing, ironmaking, steelmaking, hot rolling, pickling, galvanizing, gas production, power generation, and solid waste recycling. Over the years, it has been recognized with multiple honors, including China’s Top 500 Enterprises, National Green Factory, National High-Tech Enterprise, Outstanding Private Enterprise of Hebei Province, and Water-Saving Enterprise of Hebei Province.

Hunan Oriental Scandium Co., Ltd. was established in August 2011 with a registered capital of RMB 127.6 million. As a holding subsidiary of LB Group, the company is recognized as a national high-tech enterprise and a national-level “Specialized, Refined, Distinctive, and Innovative Little Giant” enterprise. It owns three wholly-owned subsidiaries: Henan Rongjia Scandium & Vanadium Technology Co., Ltd., Henan Dongkang New Energy Material Technology Co., Ltd., and Yunnan Dongkang New Material Co., Ltd. At present, the company has an annual production capacity of 4 tons of metallic scandium, 300 tons of aluminum-scandium alloy, and 300 tons of scandium-containing aluminum alloy wire for 3D printing.

Dashiqiao Dongxing Refractories Co., Ltd., founded in 2001, is engaged in the production and processing of synthetic refractory materials. Its controlling company, Dashiqiao Dongrun Refractories Co., Ltd., was established in 2008, while Yingkou Dongcheng Industrial Co., Ltd., a joint venture majority-owned by Dongxing, was set up in 2012. Dongxing and Dongrun together operate nine magnesia-based composite refractory production lines, including eight tilting furnaces and three cold crucible furnaces, with a total annual capacity of 60,000 tons. Yingkou Dongcheng focuses on fused magnesia production and currently operates nine 3,150 kVA electric arc furnaces with an annual capacity of 40,000 tons.

Xiamen China-lead is a leading lead trader in Guangdong and Fujian provinces, and also a Class A taxpayer and a model enterprise of integrity by Xiamen City. With long-term partnerships with nearly one hundred lead smelters and lead-acid battery manufacturers, the company's self-owned “ChinaLead” brand lead ingots have earned strong recognition for high quality and cost-effectiveness.

Jiangsu Cobetter New Materials Co., Ltd. was established on August 26, 2019. It is a trading company specializing in the sales of new energy materials, metal materials, chemical products, and raw materials (excluding hazardous materials). The company is located in the Putuo District of Shanghai. Since its inception, it has developed long-term and cooperative relationships with industry leaders such as Jinchuan Group, GEM Co., Ltd., and Hanrui Cobalt Co., Ltd. In 2022, the company’s sales reached several billion yuan and have grown steadily year by year, serving clients across multiple industries. The company prioritizes quality and trust, consistently placing product quality and client interests at the forefront of its operations.

Guangxi Zirconium Industry Technology Co., Ltd. is located in Qinzhou’s Qin’nan District, Guangxi. Established on December 8, 2021, the company covers an area of 143.8 mu, with a total investment of RMB1.02 billion. Designed to process 600,000 tonnes of titanium ore annually, the facility primarily relies on the Group’s self-owned overseas mines, ensuring high-quality raw materials, stable supply, and the capacity for large-scale production of high-grade titanium concentrates, zircon sand, rutile, monazite, garnet, kyanite, and other products.

Fluorsid, established in 1969 on the Island of Sardinia, Italy, is a global industrial group with a core product portfolio that includes high-density aluminum fluoride (with an annual capacity of 160,000 metric tons), sulfuric acid (340,000 metric tons), high-purity calcium sulfate (450,000 metric tons), and hydrofluoric acid (15,000 metric tons). FLUORSID has achieved continuous growth through in-house expertise, significant investments in innovation, and strategic acquisitions. Today, the Group operates two factories in Italy, one in Norway, and a logistics company in the Kingdom of Bahrain. With over 200 employees and a strong export-oriented business model, FLUORSID continues to consolidate its leadership in international markets.

Zhejiang Wynca Chemical Group Co., Ltd. was founded in 1965 and successfully listed on the stock exchange in 2001 (Stock Code: 600596). Headquartered in Jiande, Hangzhou, the company operates over 80 wholly-owned subsidiaries. Wynca’s core business spans three main areas: crop protection, silicon-based new materials, and new energy materials. In the field of silicon-based new materials, Wynca has established a fully integrated industrial chain covering silicon ore mining, silicon metal production, silicon powder processing, and organosilicon monomer synthesis.

Ganzhou Baita Metal Materials Co., Ltd. was established as a joint-stock company after the restructuring of the former Gannan Tin Smelting Plant. Founded on February 2nd, 2000, the company is registered at No. 2 East Torch Road, Hongjin Industrial Park, Ganzhou High-tech Industrial Development Zone, Ganxian District, Ganzhou City, Jiangxi Province. After years of development, it has grown into a high-tech enterprise integrating scientific research, production, and operations.

Lufee Magnesium Technology (Anhui) Co., LTD is a specialized manufacturer of magnesium alloy products, integrating die-casting, machining, and anti-corrosion coating operations. The company is equipped with 10 die-casting machines, 50 CNC lathes, and a dedicated coating production line, with industry-leading experience and processing technology. Integrating product design, R&D, and manufacturing, the company is committed to delivering cost-effective solutions to its clients. Its business footprint spans across Wuyi and Jinhua in Zhejiang, as well as Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Shanghai, Fujian, and Jiangsu. The company continuously introduces advanced technologies and equipment, laying a solid foundation for the production of high-quality products. At the same time, it actively recruits and cultivates talents, forming a management and technical team with strong innovation capabilities, thereby providing robust technical support for the development of superior products.

RedZemTekhnologii LLC, established in 2012, is specialized in the mining and primary beneficiation of thorium-bearing ores, with its resource base located in the Ural region of Russia. The company currently holds 80,000t of monazite concentrate. RedZemTekhnologii LLC possesses all the necessary licenses and official permits issued by Russian state authorities, allowing it to fully comply with applicable regulations for export operations and to arrange international shipments of monazite concentrate.