The 11th China Antimony Industry Annual Conference 2024 Held

Chen Xuesen stated that "new-quality productivity" is the primary focus and intrinsic requirement for the high-quality development of the non-ferrous metals industry. To achieve this, we must firmly align with the goals of "high-endization, intelligentization, and green development," continuously integrating new-quality productivity into the broader framework of the industry's high-quality growth. Leading enterprises in the antimony sector have already made notable progress in areas such as green initiatives, smart technologies, and high-end product development. However, challenges remain, including continued reliance on imports for certain premium products and gaps in overall智能化 (intelligentization) levels. In addition to ramping up exploration efforts—both domestically and internationally—to secure vital resources—we must also significantly boost investment in scientific and technological innovation, swiftly addressing the hurdles hindering the antimony industry’s push toward higher value-added production. Equally important is fostering a strong commitment to智能化 (intelligentization), actively shifting mindsets to embrace this transformative approach. Furthermore, sustained efforts are needed to tackle technical bottlenecks, ensuring the antimony industry can move toward greener, more sustainable growth. At the same time, the antimony industry must strengthen self-regulation, staying tightly aligned with the overarching goal of high-quality development. This means letting go of the obsession with speed and scale, strictly controlling the addition of new smelting capacity to prevent excessive internal competition, and ultimately enhancing economic efficiency.

Chen Xuesen, Member of the CPC Committee and Vice President of the China Nonferrous Metals Industry Association, delivered a speech and presented a report; Cai Yong, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairman of Guangxi Huaxi Nonferrous Metals Co., Ltd., as well as the rotating chairman of the Antimony Branch, gave an address and presented a report; Duan Shaofu, Director of the Heavy Metals Department at the China Nonferrous Metals Industry Association and Vice Chairman of the Antimony Branch, chaired the opening ceremony. Also in attendance were Li JiaSheng, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee and General Manager of Xikengshan Shanxing Antimony Industry Co., Ltd.; He YongMiao, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairman of Hunan Chenzhou Mining Co., Ltd., who also serves as the rotating chairman of the Antimony Branch; Lu Lei, Chairman of Yunnan Muli Antimony Co., Ltd. and the rotating chairman of the Antimony Branch; and Xie JianLong, Chairman of Guizhou Dongfeng Antimony Co., Ltd. and the rotating chairman of the Antimony Branch, among others.

Chen Xuesen stated that "new-quality productivity" is the primary focus and intrinsic requirement for the high-quality development of the non-ferrous metals industry. To achieve this, we must firmly align with the goals of "high-endization, intelligentization, and green development," continuously integrating new-quality productivity into the broader framework of the industry's high-quality growth. Leading enterprises in the antimony sector have already made notable progress in areas such as green initiatives, smart technologies, and high-end product development. However, challenges remain, including continued reliance on imports for certain premium products and gaps in overall智能化 (intelligentization) levels. In addition to ramping up exploration efforts—both domestically and internationally—to secure vital resources—we must also significantly boost investment in scientific and technological innovation, swiftly addressing the hurdles hindering the antimony industry’s push toward higher value-added production. Equally important is fostering a strong commitment to智能化 (intelligentization), actively shifting mindsets to embrace this transformative approach. Furthermore, sustained efforts are needed to tackle technical bottlenecks, ensuring the antimony industry can move toward greener, more sustainable growth. At the same time, the antimony industry must strengthen self-regulation, staying tightly aligned with the overarching goal of high-quality development. This means letting go of the obsession with speed and scale, strictly controlling the addition of new smelting capacity to prevent excessive internal competition, and ultimately enhancing economic efficiency.

Chen Xuesen, Member of the Standing Committee and Vice President of the Party Committee of the China Nonferrous Metals Industry Association Addressing the audience

Cai Yong stated that China's antimony industry is increasingly gaining attention from both the national government and industry stakeholders, showcasing a steady trajectory of growth. Huaxi Nonferrous Metals will take the convening of this conference as a fresh starting point, upholding its corporate mission: "To sustainably serve society by harnessing diligence and wisdom to maximize the value of limited resources." The company will firmly adhere to its high-quality, full-industry-chain development strategy—spanning exploration, mining, ore processing, smelting, advanced manufacturing, and new materials—and focus on building three distinctive metal-focused, end-to-end industrial chains centered around tin, antimony, and indium. By strengthening, complementing, and extending these key supply chains, Huaxi Nonferrous Metals will continue nurturing innovative productivity, steadily advancing toward the goal of establishing a comprehensive antimony industry ecosystem. Ultimately, the company aims to pioneer a new era of high-quality development for Huaxi Nonferrous Metals, becoming a trailblazer leading the high-quality growth of Guangxi's nonferrous metal sector and a vital force driving the sustainable advancement of China's antimony industry. Moving forward, Huaxi Nonferrous Metals is resolutely committed to achieving its strategic vision of becoming a global leader in tin, antimony, and indium production—and a world-class enterprise at the forefront of the industry.

Cai Yong, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairman of Guangxi Huaxi Nonferrous Metals Co., Ltd., as well as the rotating Chairman of the Antimony Industry Branch. Addressing the audience

Duan Shaofu, Director of the Heavy Metals Department at the China Nonferrous Metals Industry Association and Vice Chairman of the Antimony Branch, presided over the opening ceremony.

This morning's second session featured presentations by Gong Fubao, Director of the Technology Center and Head of the Science & Technology Management Department at Xikuangshan Shanxing Antimony Industry Co., Ltd., and Yang Xiaoming, Director of the Technical R&D Division at the Environmental Institute of China Metallurgical Science & Technology Group Co., Ltd., on "Current Status of Antimony Industry Technology Development and Prospects for New Antimony-Containing Materials," as well as "Environmental Protection Trends in the Antimony Industry and Engineering Case Studies on Heavy Metal Wastewater Treatment." The session was chaired by Zhao Zhenjun, Deputy General Manager of Beijing Antaike Information Co., Ltd. and Secretary-General of the Antimony Branch of the China Nonferrous Metals Industry Association.

Gong Fubao, Director of the Technology Center and Head of the Science & Technology Management Department at Xikuangshan Shanxing Antimony Industry Co., Ltd., delivered a report.

Yang Xiaoming, Director of the Technology R&D Department at the Environmental Institute of Mining and Metallurgy Technology Group Co., Ltd. Give a presentation

Zhao Zhenjun, Deputy General Manager of Beijing Antaike Information Co., Ltd. and Secretary-General of the Antimony Branch of the China Nonferrous Metals Industry Association, presided over the event.

In the first session of the afternoon, Dong Liang, General Manager of China Green Mining (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd.; Du Haiying, Deputy Secretary-General of the Flame Retardant Materials Specialized Committee at the China Petroleum and Chemical Industry Federation; and Guo Xiaohong, a senior engineer at the professor level from Ansteel Group Co., Ltd., delivered presentations titled "Key Considerations for Preparing Essential Plans for Mining Permit Acquisition and Relevant Case Studies," "Challenges and Solutions in the Sustainable Development of Bromine-Based Flame Retardants," and "Application of Antimony Metal in Weathering Steel," respectively. The session was chaired by Zhang Haisheng, Executive Director and General Manager of Beijing Golden Antimony Co., Ltd., as well as Vice Chairman of the Antimony Branch under the China Nonferrous Metals Industry Association.

Dong Liang, General Manager of China Green Mine (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd., delivers a report.

Du Haiying, Deputy Secretary-General of the Flame-Retardant Materials Committee of the China Petroleum and Chemical Industry Federation, delivered a report.

Guo Xiaohong, a senior engineer at the professor level from Ansteel Group Co., Ltd., delivers a report.

Beijing Golden Antimony Industry Co., Ltd. Executive Director, Zhang Haisheng, General Manager and Vice Chairman of the Antimony Branch Association under the China Nonferrous Metals Industry Association Host

The second session of the afternoon meeting featured presentations by Lin Xuezhu, Director of the Raw Materials Department at Qinhuangdao Glass Industry Research & Design Institute Co., Ltd.; Dr. Lin Ruoxu from the Heavy Metals Sub-Technical Committee of the National Technical Committee for Standardization of Nonferrous Metals; and Fu Ruizhe, Senior Analyst at Beijing Antaike Information Co., Ltd. Their reports covered "Application of Sodium Antimonate and Antimony Trioxide in the Photovoltaic Glass Industry," "Current Status and Future Outlook of International Standardization Efforts in the Antimony Sector," and "Current Development Trends and Emerging Challenges Facing China's Antimony Industry," respectively. The session was moderated by Sun Xu, a senior expert at Beijing Antaike Co., Ltd. and Deputy Secretary-General of the Antimony Branch under the China Nonferrous Metals Industry Association.

Lin Xuezhu, Director of the Raw Materials Department at Qinhuangdao Glass Industry Research & Design Institute Co., Ltd., delivers a report.

Dr. Lin Ruoxu from the Heavy Metals Sub-Technical Committee of the National Nonferrous Metals Standardization Technical Committee delivers a report.

Fu Ruizhe, Senior Analyst at Beijing Antaike Information Co., Ltd., delivers a report.

Sun Xu, Senior Expert at Beijing Antaike Co., Ltd. and Deputy Secretary-General of the Antimony Branch Association of the China Nonferrous Metals Industry Association, chaired the event.