25th – 27th March 2026
Chengdu, China
As the green transformation and digital revolution of the lead-zinc industry advance in tandem, the global industry chain and supply chain landscape are undergoing profound restructuring. The traditional linear development model is being disrupted: from green mines to smart smelting, from recycling to high-end applications, every link in the industry chain is experiencing transformative reshaping. New factors such as cut-throat competition, geopolitics, ESG standards, and carbon tariffs are redefining the flow and allocation of global lead-zinc resources. The future of the industry lies not in simple expansion of scale, but in the deep exploration and aggregation of value. This requires every industry practitioner to transcend mere metal trading, focus on the high-end upgrading of products enabled by technology, and explore new application frontiers in areas such as new energy and infrastructure. Meanwhile, technological innovation is becoming the core driver of the industry, with digital technologies, artificial intelligence, and low-carbon processes integrating seamlessly with the lead-zinc industry, generating powerful momentum to drive a revolution in efficiency and effectiveness.
The 2026 SMM (20th) Lead-Zinc Conference and Industry Expo will build on this foundation, bringing together leading enterprises, experts, scholars, government officials, and professionals from related fields in the domestic and overseas lead-zinc industry to establish a global high-end dialogue platform.