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Shuwei Gu, Director of Bosch global service -Raw material technical center -Asia. Main scope is covering metal and non-metal materials technical services for Bosch global all BUs' products. Including AP and AM both regional locations. Responsible for new material development, innovations and supply chain development and technical releases. I am working in BOSCH for more than 20 years,always focus on products & components localization and technical release. Since2018 , move to Bosch-Shanghai Raw material technical centre to enhance localization of raw materials and innovations. In recent years ,we are also developing and promoting green materials in RB products applications . Try to lead sustainability strategy and provide technical solutions from material technology point of view in our company and even in related industry area and local supply chain.

Lai Wei, Trading Director of Zijin Mining Investment (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., has long been engaged in investment research of non-ferrous metals and is currently responsible for the hedging business of related ore products for the group. 

Jian Xu, General Manager of Chuansheng (Shanghai) International Trading Co., Ltd., has been engaged in the copper cathode trade for over 20 years. He previously worked at JCC International Trading Co., Ltd. for more than a decade and currently holds a management position at a newly established state-owned enterprise trading platform.

Ph.D. from the College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, Wuhan University; Postdoctoral Fellow at the School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology; Doctoral Supervisor at Central South University. Currently serves as the Director of the Research Institute at Nuode New Materials Co., Ltd.  
Main research focuses on new energy materials and electronic copper foil. Has led over 10 scientific and technological projects, including national key R&D programs and projects funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China. Published more than 60 SCI-indexed papers as the first or corresponding author and holds over 20 authorized invention patents. Has received awards such as the Hubei Province "March 8th Red-Banner Pacesetter", Qinghai Province Science and Technology Progress Award, Qinghai Province Kunlun Talent High-End Talent, Huangshi City Five-High Talent, and the Dongchu Talent Plan Category A Talent.

Keira Yu, currently the Senior Manager of Copper and Aluminum Market Research at SMM, is dedicated to the study of the copper and aluminum industry chains. He maintains close long-term relationships with domestic raw material plants, traders, and downstream enterprises, providing the industry with real-time market information, price forecasts, market surveys, and report writing services.

Yijun Li currently serves as the General Manager of the Nonferrous Commodities Division at CITIC Futures Co., Ltd. and as a mentor at the Business School of Shanghai University of Finance and Economics.  
He previously worked in private equity/venture capital (PE/VC) and at a central state-owned enterprise in the nonferrous metals industry. With fifteen years of experience in macro and industry research, as well as portfolio investment, he specializes in macro strategies, major asset allocation, and risk management of commodities and foreign exchange derivatives for enterprises across the industry chain.

Since joining Shanghai Metals Market Information & Technology Co., Ltd. in 2010, Mr. Ye Jianhua has served as General Manager of the Big Data Industry Research Department and Chief Copper Analyst. In April 2021, he was appointed as a Supervisor of the company. His research scope covers supply-demand dynamics, cost structures, and circular economy across the industrial value chain.Mr. Ye maintains close engagement with domestic and international stakeholders across the industry chain, including mining companies, smelters, fabricators, end-users, traders, investment banks, funds, and investment institutions. He regularly participates in surveys related to operating rates, production costs, and downstream PMI indicators.

Zhenxing Dong, head of the futures department at Shandong Humon Smelting Co., Ltd., is primarily responsible for the company's hedging operations in precious and non-ferrous metals.

Head of Metals Research at Guojin Securities Research Institute. Graduated from the Australian National University, with frontline research experience from both the buy-side and sell-side, and long-term focus on copper and non-ferrous metals industry research. Based on the supply-demand pattern and material flow from global mines—smelting—end-use consumption, a systematic research framework is established, deeply tracking key variables such as copper mine project commissioning, smelting TCRC, and regional price spreads. Special attention is given to the driving effect of new-type infrastructure construction, including power grids, new energy, and AI data centers, on copper demand, providing forward-looking research and strategic advice for industrial clients and financial institutions.

Yao Dawei, Ph.D. in Engineering from Zhejiang University, is engaged in research on new conductor materials and the three electric systems (power battery, drive motor and electronic control system) of NEVs. He is well-versed in non-ferrous metal profiles and additive manufacturing processes, and has led the development of a domestically leading production line for ultra-pure copper-based conductor wires. He has also established a 10kt-level bimetallic composite material production line and developed China's first 150kWh power battery. Dr. Yao has presided over one national key R&D program, more than ten provincial/ministerial and enterprise-level scientific research projects, and has received one provincial/ministerial-level first prize for scientific and technological progress, along with two provincial/ministerial-level talent awards. He has published over 30 research papers, applied for 15 invention patents, and led the revision of six national and industry standards. 

Xiang Wang, Ph.D., Senior Economist, expert at the Economic and Energy Supply-Demand Research Institute of State Grid Energy Research Institute, primarily engaged in research on macroeconomic operations, power economic relations, and power market analysis and forecasting. He has been responsible for 5 government projects including those for the National Energy Administration, and over 20 State Grid Corporation projects. He has published more than 20 core papers, obtained 9 authorized invention patents, and authored over 70 specialized internal reports.

Baozhong Ma, Professor at the University of Science and Technology Beijing, Doctoral Supervisor, and Vice Dean of the School of Metallurgical and Ecological Engineering. He is a selected expert of the National Major Talent Program, Chief Scientist of the National Key R&D Program, and a Leading Scholar at the University of Science and Technology Beijing. He also serves as an expert on the overall expert panel of the National Key Special Project "Key Technologies and Equipment for Circular Economy" under the Ministry of Science and Technology, and as Deputy Director of the Heavy Nonferrous Metals Metallurgy Committee of the Chinese Society for Metals, among other positions. He is an editorial board member of more than 10 journals, including the *International Journal of Minerals, Metallurgy and Materials*. He has presided over more than 30 projects, including the National Key R&D Program and key projects of the National Natural Science Foundation of China, and participated in over 60 national, provincial, ministerial, and enterprise scientific research projects. He has published more than 190 papers, obtained over 90 authorized patents, authored one monograph, contributed to the compilation of five national and group standards, and received five provincial and ministerial first prizes and two second prizes. He was awarded the inaugural Qiu Dingfan Youth Science and Technology Award in Nonferrous Metallurgy and the China Nonferrous Metals Innovation and Excellence Program, among other honors. He has supervised the graduation of more than 30 doctoral and master's students, and currently supervises over 40 doctoral and master's students.

Work Experience
1. Jul 2009–May 2012: Assistant Engineer at Anhui Truchum Advanced Materials & Technology Co., Ltd.
2. May 2012–Oct 2023: Held positions including Head of Quality Assurance Section, Head of Process Technology Section, Chief Engineer, and Deputy General Manager at the High-Precision Copper Strip Plant of Anhui Xinke New Materials Co., Ltd.
3. Oct 2023–present: Director of the Technology Center at Anhui Xinke New Materials Co., Ltd.
Honors
1. Participated in the development and revision of 6 national and industry standards; received one First Prize, one Second Prize, and one Third Prize for Technical Standards from the National Nonferrous Metals Standardization Technical Committee.
2. Published two papers in national journals.
3. Obtained 4 invention patents and 7 new-type utility model patents.
4. Recognized with 2 scientific and technological achievements in Anhui province; member of the Wuhu Municipal Standardization Expert Database.

Xiaomin Zhou, Deputy General Manager of Shandong Xinze Copper Industry Co., Ltd., focuses on product sales and the company's daily operational management. As a core management member of the company, she possesses considerable industry experience and professional knowledge, and is committed to promoting the steady development of the company in the field of secondary copper utilization and enhancing its market competitiveness. 

The research field is dedicated to covering both the macro and fundamental aspects of the copper industry chain, primarily focusing on copper prices, supply-demand dynamics, costs, futures, and market policies within the chain. It maintains close ties and provides consulting services to enterprises related to the industry chain and sector (such as smelters, processing plants, end-users, traders, investment banks, and futures companies). Regular participation in surveys involving copper price model forecasts, industry chain operating rates, and end-use consumption is conducted, along with on-site field trips to visit enterprises, ensuring real-time tracking of the latest market developments. 

Dong Liang, Doctor of Engineering, Senior Engineer, currently serves as the Chief Representative and Motor Project Lead at the International Copper Association Beijing Representative Office. He has long been engaged in energy-saving research and promotion in the field of high-efficiency motors in China, studying the application of advanced copper materials in motors, and has participated in the formulation of multiple national energy efficiency standards and product standards for motors. He has published over 20 papers in domestic and overseas professional journals and forums, obtained 18 patents, and serves as a member of the Copper Alloy Processing Academic Committee of the Nonferrous Metals Society of China. 

He is a visiting scholar at the University of Liverpool (UK) and RWTH Aachen University (Germany), and an assistant researcher at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. A First-Tier recipient of Hunan Province “121 Innovation Talent Program” and holder of the State Council Special Government Allowance, he focuses on the design, processing, and characterization of high-performance non-ferrous metal materials. He has led over 20 national-level projects, published more than 200 papers in journals including Acta Materialia and Nature Communications, authored four monographs, and completed five patent transfers. His materials have been applied in Shenzhou spacecraft, high-speed rail traction motors, contact wires, and microwave tubes. He has received national and provincial awards in science, technology, and teaching.

Qing Ji, a native of Pingyuan, Shandong Province, graduated successively from Changchun University of Geology and Jiangxi University of Science and Technology, where he completed his postgraduate studies. He has been engaged in China’s nonferrous metal copper processing industry for many years, consistently focusing on frontier technological research and development. He has published more than 20 academic papers in this field and has received multiple professional awards. In recognition of his outstanding professional achievements, he was conferred the title of Senior Engineer and serves as a senior expert and committee member of the China Nonferrous Metals Copper Processing Industry Association.
Mr. Ji has held a number of senior executive positions, including Marketing General Manager of Chinalco Luoyang Copper Co., Ltd., General Manager of China Copper Huazhong Copper Co., Ltd., and Vice President of Ningbo Xingye Shengtai Group Co., Ltd., demonstrating exceptional leadership capabilities and deep industry insight. He currently serves as President of Zhejiang Guogong New Materials Technology Development Co., Ltd., where he continues to lead the company in pushing the boundaries of technological innovation. His work is dedicated to the development of high-end special materials urgently needed by the nation, including copper–titanium alloys, copper–nickel–tin alloys, and high-performance pure copper products. Upholding the corporate philosophy of “Building strength through long-term accumulation and serving the nation through advanced materials,” he remains committed to contributing to the advancement of China’s new materials industry.

Changning Xu, graduated from Central South University (formerly Central South Industrial University) with a degree in Mineral Processing Engineering. He holds the professional title of Senior Economist (International Trade). He is a special correspondent for China Nonferrous Metals magazine, an expert and business management consultant in the expert databases of several enterprises including CITIC Futures, and a lecturer for the 8th session of the “Yongan Rising Star Growth Program”, jointly organized by Shandong University of Finance and Economics and Yongan Futures.
He is currently employed by the Ministry of Commerce of Tongling Nonferrous Metals, serving as the Head of Futures Business. Since 2006, he has published over 100 articles totaling more than 500,000 words in national-level journals such as World Nonferrous Metals, China Nonferrous Metals, and China Metal Bulletin, covering nearly all aspects of copper and related stock investments, as well as corporate operations. His work is indexed by China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI, https://www.cnki.net/) and has been republished by multiple websites and professional journals including Resource Recycling, International Wuliang Chemical Trade, China Copper, and Copper Processing Research.
He specializes in long-cycle inventory and in-house raw material risk management to reduce inventory costs, and in hedging operations for externally sourced materials, particularly imports, ensuring stable processing fee returns.

Edward is a seasoned professional with 24 years in the Public service and the Private Sector, having worked for various Government Ministries such as the Office of the Vice President, Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, Ministry of Finance and National Planning, Ministry of Media and Information and now Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development as Principal Planner-Policy and Planning. A holder of three Master’s in Public Policy from the Oxford University, Masters of Science in Strategic Management from the University of Derby, Master of International Economics from University of International Business and Economics in China and graduate from the University of Zambia where he studied a Bachelor of Economics with Development Studies. Edward is an accomplished Economist, Policy Analyst, Strategist, Development Analyst and Mining Policy expert with a strong bias in policy and planning for the minerals value chain from upstream to downstream. 
Edward is currently pursuing his PhD in Public Policy with Oxford University.

Renxiang Lin, the director of business development in Shanghai Nonferrous Metals Trading Center Co., Ltd., is responsible for liaising with and implementing business for various types of factories, warehouses, traders, and supply chain clients regarding their needs in transactions, investment promotion, and financing. 

Dr. Comfort Asokoro-Ogaji is a Pan-African mining, sustainability, and ESG leader with over
18 years of experience advancing responsible mining, mineral value addition, and inclusive
investment systems across Africa.
She holds a PhD in Strategic Management, a Master’s degree in Environmental Resources
Management, and a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry. Since 2008, Dr. Asokoro-Ogaji has led
and advised over 250 investment and development projects across mining, power,
agriculture, and manufacturing, many supported by international development finance
institutions including the African Development Bank (AfDB) and IFC, as well as advisory
and implementation work supporting China-backed mining and infrastructure investments
across Africa.
She is the Executive Director of Women in Mining Africa (WiM-Africa), a continental
platform operating in 36 African countries with over 60 active chapters spanning womenled
mineral value addition, artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM), NextGen youth leadership,
research, and policy advocacy. WiM-Africa is also establishing the WiM-Africa Institute for
Leadership, Sustainable Mining & Value Addition, alongside regional mineral
beneficiation and geo-analytical laboratories to strengthen skills, data, and industrial
participation across the continent.
Dr. Asokoro-Ogaji is also a Director at Sovara Africa, a mining and industrial development
platform focused on mineral beneficiation, processing, and market-linked value chains,
including partnerships with international manufacturers and off-takers. She additionally serves
as Group Managing Director of Richflood Group, delivering ESG advisory, environmental
and social standards, and responsible minerals services across Africa.
Her work bridges Africa–China mineral cooperation, sustainable industrialization, ESG
governance, and inclusive growth—positioning women and host communities as central actors
in resilient mineral value chains.

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