In the rapidly advancing field of intelligent manufacturing, Huayou Cobalt has become a benchmark enterprise in new energy materials through continuous innovation and advanced manufacturing concepts. Recently, the Zhejiang Provincial Department of Economy and Information Technology, along with the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region Industry and Information Technology Department, announced the list of advanced smart factories. Four subsidiaries of Huayou Cobalt were included in this list, fully showcasing the company’s leading position in the intelligent manufacturing domain of new energy materials.

Recently, one of the world's most influential business magazines, Forbes USA, officially released its "2025 Forbes Global 2000" list. Huayou Cobalt was ranked at 1591st place due to its outstanding comprehensive strength, once again demonstrating its strong power and industry influence in the global new energy materials field.

On May 23rd, the highly influential industry event "2025 Family Philanthropy Inheritance Exchange Conference" hosted by the Family Culture Inheritance and Charity Trust Committee of China Charity Federation was grandly convened. During this conference, Huayou Cobalt's Goromonzi Community Development Project in Zimbabwe stood out due to its innovative practice model and significant social outcomes, successfully being selected as one of the "2025 Innovative Cases of Business for Good". This honor not only recognizes Huayou Cobalt's achievements in community building but also highlights the company’s investment philosophy of contributing to local economic and social development wherever we invests, embodying the responsibility and commitment of "Responsible Huayou".

At the signing ceremony, Wei Linqiu, General Manager of Huayou's Indonesian Regional Management Center, stated that as an important force in higher education in Indonesia, Hasanuddin University is a cradle for future technological talents. This cooperation not only represents a powerful exploration of the collaborative innovation model among industry, academia, and research but also opens up broader growth spaces for local young talents.

On May 24th, Huayou Cobalt was invited to attend the 2025 Annual High-Level Steering Committee Meeting of the "Sustainable Infrastructure Construction Supporting the Belt and Road, Accelerating the Achievement of Sustainable Development Goals" action platform organized by the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC). The meeting focused on discussing how to promote more inclusive, resilient, and sustainable global development through high-quality co-construction of the Belt and Road Initiative.

This June marks the 24th National Safety Production Month in China, with the theme "Everyone Talks about Safety, Everyone Knows Emergency - Finding Hazards Around Us". On May 26th, Huayou Cobalt held its 2025 Safety Production Month Launch Conference at its Tongxiang headquarters. The meeting comprehensively implemented the national work deployment for Safety Production Month, deepening the company’s principle that “safety and environmental protection are most of importance”. It focused on dual drivers of "top management responsibility implementation" and "upgrade of safety and environmental protection systems", systematically deploying actions to enhance safety production.

Technology Management Center, Li Qian Recently, Huayou's registered trademark "HUAYOU and Graphic" was officially awarded the AAA (National-Level) Renowned Trademark Brand certification by the T/CNTA 002-2025 group standard (evaluated and certified by Brand Certification (Beijing) Co., Ltd. and reviewed by the Working Committee on Renowned Trademark Brands of the China Trademark Association). This marks the first time a company has achieved this distinction under the upgraded standard, and it also establishes Huayou as the first enterprise in the non-ferrous metals industry to pass the AAA (National-Level) Renowned Trademark Brand evaluation.

On May 16th, the 2025 Fortune China ESG Impact List was announced, and Huayou Cobalt was once again recognized for its outstanding practices in environmental governance, social responsibility, and corporate governance. This honor not only marks another milestone for Huayou Cobalt but also highlights its steadfast commitment to sustainable development, gaining global attention and high praise.

On May 15th, the authoritative HR organization HR Asia announced the results of the "2025 Best Companies to Work for in Asia" award. Huayou achieved the prestigious title of being the best employer brand in Indonesia on its first attempt. This milestone not only highlights the company's long-term commitment to local talent development and corporate social responsibility but also marks a significant achievement in its journey within Indonesia.

Along Indonesia's 95,000-kilometer coastline, mangroves form a jade-like necklace against the azure sea and sky. These ecosystems are not only natural barriers for coastlines but also critical in mitigating climate change and preserving biodiversity. Huayou has consistently integrated ESG principles into its mangrove conservation efforts in Indonesia, leveraging scientific planning, community collaboration, and ecological restoration to create a harmonious path where industrial development and environmental protection coexist.

In April, Huayou Cobalt won two employer honors - the "2025 Outstanding HR Management Award" by 51job and the "Best Employer Alliance" unit by Zhejiang Yuexiu University of Foreign Languages. These accolades not only affirm Huayou’s core value of "people-oriented," but also highlight its innovative practices in human resource management and its strategic vision for talent development through industry-academia collaboration.

On April 28th, the national awards hosted by the Shanghai British Chamber of Commerce (The British Chamber of Commerce Shanghai) were officially announced. Huayou Cobalt won the Sustainable Supply Chain Award, while its recycling division was also shortlisted for the Circular Economy Award. Jin Daqing, Assistant President of Huayou Cobalt, represented the company at the award ceremony.

Recently, Huayue Nickel Cobalt (Indonesia) Co., Ltd. received the 2023-2024 Blue PROPER rating certificate from the Ministry of Environment and Forestry of Indonesia. The award was personally presented by Anwar Hafid, Governor of Central Sulawesi Province, in recognition of the company's compliance and performance in environmental management.

From May 15th to 17th, the 17th Shenzhen International Battery Technology Fair (CIBF2025) will kick off at the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center. Huayou New Energy Industry Group (Booth No.: 4T022) and Huayou New Materials Industry Group (Booth No.: 4T025) will showcase cutting-edge technologies, core products, and integrated solutions at the fair. They will engage in face-to-face exchanges on industry trends, share technical insights, and jointly explore innovative achievements and cooperation opportunities in the field of new energy lithium batteries. We look forward to meeting you in Shenzhen!

On May 9th, the symposium titled "Five Years of Hard Work, Joining Hands to Build the Future: Deepening Strategic Cooperation and Promoting Win-Win Development" was held in Nanning. Yulin's Party Secretary Wang Chen and Mayor Zhang Huiqiang met with Chairman Chen Xuehua of Huayou Holding Group, who is also an Honorary Citizen of Yulin City, along with his delegation, to discuss cooperation and development.