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【SMM Titanium Flash】Recently, Amaero, a producer of spherical titanium alloy and refractory metal powders, announced that it has postponed its originally planned IPO on Nasdaq due to unfavorable market conditions. The company had intended to raise approximately $52.6 million, and the announcement of the postponement came just two days after the filing, reflecting the current cautious attitude of the US stock market towards small and medium-sized advanced manufacturing IPOs. The company emphasized that its existing expansion plans remain unaffected, and the fourth EIGA atomization system is still scheduled to be put into production in June 2027, at which point the annual production capacity will increase from 680 tons to 920 tons. In the first half of fiscal year 2026, revenue reached approximately $7.4 million, representing a more than six-fold increase year-on-year, but the net loss widened to $13.4 million. This failed IPO highlights the capitalization pressure faced by the titanium powder additive manufacturing sector amid high demand growth and profit pressure.

【SMM Titanium Flash】Recently, the foundation stone for the 250,000-ton annual zirconium and titanium deep processing project of Guangxi Hangtai New Materials was laid in the Jinwo Industrial Park in Qinzhou. The project is planned to commence construction in September 2026 and be completed and put into operation in September 2028. It primarily focuses on the sorting, purification, and deep processing of zirconium and titanium ores, producing high value-added products such as zircon sand, titanium concentrate, and rutile, covering fields like high-end building materials, new energy, and special coatings. Simultaneously, the project will also expand into the manufacturing of electromechanical equipment. Upon completion, the project will assist in upgrading Qinzhou's zirconium and titanium new materials industry towards high-end and refined production, further enhancing the regional new materials industry chain.

【SMM Titanium Flash】 On September 24th, the foundation stone for the 200,000-ton annual production green factory of Longbai Asia New Materials, a subsidiary of Longbai Group, was laid in Kedah, Malaysia. With a total investment of 1 billion ringgit, the project is expected to achieve an annual production capacity of 300,000 tons upon full completion. It serves as an important strategic fulcrum for Longbai's layout in Southeast Asia and its expansion into the global market. During the same period, the biomass energy project supporting China Gas was initiated, with plans to commence operations in early 2027, providing green steam and electricity for the factory. With the implementation of these projects, Longbai's ability to ensure the supply of titanium dioxide to the Southeast Asian and Oceanian markets nearby is expected to be further enhanced.