The 2024 International Rare, Minor, and Precious Metals Industry Summit Successfully Concluded!
On November 22, the 2024 International Rare, Minor, and Precious Metals Industry Summit was successfully held in Nanning, Guangxi. The forum attracted over 300 representatives from domestic and international enterprises, as well as experts and scholars in the rare and minor metals industry, who came together to discuss the development trends and future opportunities of the sector.
At the opening ceremony of the forum, Xie Donggang, Level-II Inspector of the Administrative Committee of the China-Malaysia Qinzhou Industrial Park, Liang Jun, Party Secretary and Chairman of Guangxi China-Malaysia Qinzhou Industrial Park Investment Holding Group Co., Ltd., Yu Xiaochun, Chairman of Unilink Enterprise Group, and Zhu Shihui, Chairman of Lead Tech Group Co., Ltd., attended the event and delivered speeches.
China-Malaysia Qinzhou Industrial Park Administrative Committee
Level-II Inspector: Xie Donggang
In his speech, Xie Donggang emphasized that the China-Malaysia Qinzhou Industrial Park places great importance on the application and development of rare, minor, and precious metals. In recent years, the park has successively introduced leading projects in new energy materials, initially forming two major cathode material industry chains — ternary materials and lithium iron phosphate — creating strong demand for nickel, lithium, and other non-ferrous metals.
He noted that the Sino-Malaysia Unilink Cross-Border E-Commerce Platform, officially launched today, is a comprehensive cross-border platform integrating trading, settlement, logistics, and information services, targeting countries along the Belt and Road, including Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and West Asia. It represents a significant step toward promoting high-quality development and greater openness in the trade of rare and precious metals.
Guangxi China-Malaysia Qinzhou Industrial Park Investment Holding Group Co., Ltd.
Party Secretary and Chairman: Liang Jun
In his speech, Liang Jun stated that Sino-Malaysia Investment Holding Group leverages the geographical, industrial, and policy advantages of the China-Malaysia Industrial Park, as well as the unique political advantages of the “Two Countries, Twin Parks” framework. With a focus on promoting the high-quality development of marine-oriented industries, the Group, through the Sino-Malaysia Unilink Cross-Border E-Commerce Trading Platform, is committed to building a comprehensive cross-border supply chain service platform, expanding into the global bulk commodity supply chain, and actively constructing a smooth, efficient, and secure global supply chain ecosystem.
He expressed his hope that during this summit, industry experts and leaders would deepen technical exchanges and cooperation, help improve industry standards, and establish long-term and stable supply chain partnerships across the upstream and downstream sectors. The goal, he emphasized, is to achieve mutual benefit and shared growth, contribute to Guangxi’s efforts to accelerate the development of a domestic and international dual-circulation hub, and advance the construction of “one zone, two hubs, one park, and one channel.”
Unilink Enterprise Group
Chairman: Yu Xiaochun
In his speech, Yu Xiaochun highlighted the geographical and resource advantages of Unilink Enterprise Group, emphasizing that the Sino-Malaysia Unilink Cross-Border E-Commerce Platform, jointly established with Sino-Malaysia Investment Holding Group, will fully leverage the industrial strengths of the rare and minor metals sector in Southwest China.
He stated that the platform will introduce a wider range of traded products, offer more efficient and convenient high-quality services, and fully meet the sales and procurement needs of enterprises. Its goal is to support more companies in accelerating high-quality growth, and to continuously empower the collaborative innovation and sustainable development of the rare and minor metals industry.
Lead Tech Group Co., Ltd.
Chairman: Zhu Shihui
In his speech, Zhu Shihui introduced Lead Tech Group as the world’s largest producer of rare and minor metals. Its subsidiaries, Lead Rare Materials and Lead Electronics, have been listed on the Global Unicorn Rankings for several consecutive years, with their gallium arsenide substrate materials ranking first in global shipment volume.
He provided an in-depth analysis of the shifting demand for rare and minor metals in strategic emerging industries and future industries, noting that the sector is currently undergoing technological upgrades and industrial structure optimization. Facing new changes and challenges, he emphasized that the rare and minor metals industry should continuously advance recycling and reuse technologies, and enhance supply capacity through strengthened international cooperation, in order to proactively address risks and challenges.
Launch and Licensing Ceremony
Launch Ceremony of the Guangxi Sino-Malaysia Unilink Cross-Border E-Commerce Platform
Signing Ceremony between the China-Malaysia Qinzhou Industrial Park Administrative Committee and Guangxi Sino-Malaysia Unilink Cross-Border E-Commerce Co., Ltd.
During the forum, in the presence of numerous industry enterprises, a launch ceremony was held for the Guangxi Sino-Malaysia Unilink Cross-Border E-Commerce Platform, along with the licensing ceremony for Unilink’s registered indium and bismuth delivery brands. These events marked another significant step forward in the digitalization of trade within the rare and minor metals industry.
The Sino-Malaysia Unilink platform will provide the industry with the most secure and reliable online trading channels and supply chain services, offering strong support for the rapid development of the rare and minor metals sector.
Licensing Ceremony for Unilink’s Registered Indium and Bismuth Delivery Brands
Experts and Industry Leaders Delivered Speeches
During the conference, experts and industry leaders from institutions such as the China Minsheng Bank Research Institute, the Rare and Minor Metals Branch of the China Nonferrous Metals Industry Association, and Lead Tech Group shared insights and engaged in discussions on key topics including the impact and outlook of recent stimulus policies, policy and industrial development trends for minor metals in 2024, and global development trends in the indium, bismuth, and selenium industries. Their insightful presentations not only provided attendees with cutting-edge industry information, but also offered valuable perspectives and recommendations for the future development of the sector.
The forum also placed a special focus on the current state and future outlook of the silver and platinum industries, as well as the emerging demand for indium, bismuth, and selenium driven by the growth of new industries. These discussions highlighted the broad applications of rare and minor metals in traditional industries, while underscoring their critical role in strategic emerging sectors such as new energy and advanced materials.
Highlights of the Distinguished Guests
This forum was not only a grand gathering for the industry but also an important milestone in promoting the development of the rare, minor, and precious metals sector. Through in-depth exchanges and discussions, industry participants reached a broad consensus on advancing the sustainable development of the rare and minor metals industry and enhancing industry-wide collaboration and resource sharing.
At this critical stage of rapid growth in the rare and minor metals sector, Sino-Malaysia Unilink remains true to its original mission of serving industry clients and is committed to creating more opportunities for communication and cooperation across the industry. The company pledges to provide the safest and most reliable services to customers across the entire supply chain, working together to drive the progress and sustainable development of the industry.