Southeast Copper obtained the qualification for processing trade of imported copper concentrates, exporting copper cathodes, and copper products.

On March 3, Southeast Copper obtained approval from the Ministry of Commerce, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment, and the General Administration of Customs to conduct import copper concentrates, export copper cathode, and copper product processing trade business (hereinafter referred to as the "processing and re-export qualification"). As a copper smelting project of Southeast Copper, which relies entirely on imported copper concentrates as raw materials and has high requirements for ore grade, the price spread between domestic and overseas copper markets has long remained in the negative range, bringing significant operational pressure and risks to the company. Obtaining the processing and re-export qualification, as an important tool and means, can to some extent mitigate the adverse impact caused by the price spread, expand sales channels, optimize solutions, and enhance the company's international market competitiveness. In recent years, Southeast Copper has made every effort to launch the "qualification campaign," accelerating the processing and re-export qualification application based on preliminary work. During this period, Southeast Copper coordinated various forces, reporting and coordinating with local governments and relevant ministries such as the Ministry of Commerce and the General Administration of Customs more than ten times, receiving strong support and assistance from the government and relevant departments. The approval of the processing and re-export qualification is of great significance for Southeast Copper to implement Chalco Group's "Two Seas" strategy, enhance strategic resource security capabilities, and promote high-quality development of the enterprise. At the same time, it will also play a positive role in accelerating the development of the local government's export-oriented economy and enhancing industrial influence. In the next step, Southeast Copper will continue to improve internal management processes, strengthen communication with local relevant departments, seek support from internal sister units, and promote the smooth development of the business. To learn more about the dynamics of the copper industry chain, you are welcome to attend the CCIE 2025 SMM (20th) Copper Conference and Copper Industry Expo, hosted by SMM, which will be grandly held in Nanchang, Jiangxi from April 22-25, 2025. Over 3,000 industry elites, representatives of upstream and downstream enterprises in the copper industry chain, government department leaders, industry associations, third-party equipment, logistics and warehousing, and university research experts will gather together. The conference includes mines, smelting, copper processing, trade, recycling, and end-use applications, covering the entire copper industry chain. At the conference site, more than 100 exhibitors will showcase the latest copper processing and smelting equipment, high-quality raw material suppliers, new-type copper-based materials, and other latest cutting-edge achievements in the copper industry, fully demonstrating the innovation and vitality of the copper industry. The conference activities are rich and colorful: the main forum focuses on global copper market trends, raw material supply, analyzes policy impacts, and interprets market trends. Sub-forums delve into industry hotspots in fields such as electrical power transmission and distribution, secondary copper, copper-based new materials, hardware and plumbing, and ESS. During the conference, there will also be a two-day field trip to 12 representative enterprises in the copper industry with a cumulative capacity of 1 million mt. Share cutting-edge technologies and valuable experiences, help upgrade the copper industry chain, and promote high-quality development of the industry. CCIE 2025 SMM (20th) Copper Conference and Copper Industry Expo helps you grasp the industry pulse, expand your network, and seek business opportunities! From April 22-25, SMM sincerely invites you to gather in Nanchang, Jiangxi, to gather in the new era of copper and jointly plan new development!