[video report of lead-Zinc Summit] Changming: an Analysis of the Management of Zinc smelting Enterprises in China

Digital Product Passports (DPP) introduced by the EU as part of regulatory of promoting sustainability, with batteries being the first products to be implemented. Battery passport collects data of lifecycle, durability, performance, and composition. These information helps manufacturing and end-of-life processes more circular, while enable consumers in making informed choices. The following batteries placed on or put into service in the EU market will be required for battery passport, starting from February 2027: Electric vehicle (EV) batteries; Light means of transport (LMT) batteries, such as e-bikes and e-scooters; Industrial batteries with a capacity above 2 kWh, such as those used in industrial activities, or energy storage.

The US Department of Energy (DOE) plans to provide up to $500 million in funding to expand domestic critical minerals processing and battery materials manufacturing and recycling, as Washington seeks to reduce reliance on foreign supply chains.