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CBRI Partnering with Shanghai Metals Market (SMM) to promote UK-China Collaborations

SMM Information & Technology Co., Ltd. (SMM) is a globally renowned comprehensive service portal in the non-ferrous metals industry. It provides services including benchmark pricing, analysis, information, consulting, and exhibitions for the metals and mining sectors. Headquartered in Shanghai, SMM boasts a broad customer base along with a well-established sales network to serve clients in the global metal’s ecosystem, becoming the preferred platform for industry professionals seeking price information, news updates, brand promotion, and business collaboration. Looking ahead, SMM is committed to building a community for metal operators in China and worldwide.

SMM publishes daily domestic and international spot metal prices (SMM Prices), covering thousands of metal products. These prices have become authoritative spot benchmark prices and are certified by the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO). The Shanghai Nonferrous Metals Price Index (SMMI) strives to objectively reflect the overall condition of China’s non-ferrous metals market. SMM provides detailed pricing and industry data covering the entire metals supply chain, from ores to finished products. It also offers regular analyses of historical and future trends, as well as price movements in the industry. Furthermore, SMM organizes annual industry exhibitions, which serve as interactive platforms for clients to stay informed about industry developments, policy directions, maintain customer relationships, and explore business opportunities.

The New Energy Industry Chain Expo (CLNB 2025), organized by Shanghai Metals Market (SMM), will take place from April 16-18, 2025, at the Suzhou International Expo Center, Jiangsu, China. CLNB 2025 is set to attract over 1,300 exhibitors & delegates, and 40,000 professional visitors from across the globe. This premier event will bring together industry leaders, top researchers, and innovative entrepreneurs from the entire new energy industry chain, including sectors such as: Battery & Battery Pack, Energy Storage, Battery Raw Materials, Battery Materials, Battery Recycling, Global Mining & New Energy. CLNB 2025 will feature 1 main forum and 11 sub-forums, offering in-depth discussions on the latest trends and innovations in the new energy sector. Key forums include:

  • Academician & Top-Tier Entrepreneur Forum; New Energy Industry Forum
  • Battery Raw Material Forum
  • New Energy PV Energy Storage Forum
  • New Energy Battery Materials Forum
  • International New Energy Mining Development and Investment Summit Forum
  • Lithium Battery Recycling Forum
  • Advanced Technology Forum on All-Solid-State Batteries
  • Battery Auxiliary Material Forum
  • Hydrogen Energy Industry Development Forum
  • Overseas Market Forum
  • Low-altitude Economy Forum
  • Virtual Power Plant Ecosystem Forum

To provide international companies with firsthand insights into China's thriving new energy sector and advanced technologies, CLNB 2025 is organizing multiple specialized post-exhibition tours to visit leading Chinese manufacturing facilities, facilitate targeted business matching and promote strategic partnerships. Themes of the routes cover Smelting & Main Materials, Cell & Recycling, PV & Energy Storage.

As the 10th edition of this prestigious expo, CLNB 2025 represents a significant milestone in the evolution of new energy technologies. This year’s event emphasizes the global dedication to sustainable energy solutions and the shared pursuit of technological innovation.