Fan Shunke: Continue to promote high-quality development of the copper and aluminum processing industry
Entering the Year of the Dragon with confidence and confidence, we will continue to promote the high-quality development of the copper and aluminum processing industry
The Year of the Rabbit is about to come to an end, and the ups and downs of the journey have made us full of emotions; the Year of the Dragon is approaching, maybe it will be even more turbulent? But whether it is chaos or turmoil, we see more certainty behind the complex and ever-changing global uncertainties: China has national security and political stability, has withstood external pressure economically, overcome internal difficulties, and has achieved the new goal of high-quality development. The hard truth of the times has become more deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, and the new pace of building a modern socialist country in an all-round way remains vigorous. There may be a gap with everyone's expectations, or there may be some differences with everyone's actual feelings, but we must firmly believe that the favorable conditions facing China's development are stronger than the unfavorable factors, and the basic trend of economic recovery and long-term improvement has not changed. This is our Always have the greatest confidence and confidence to move forward.
Confidence and confidence come from the safety and controllability of copper and aluminum resources. In 2023, China's bauxite import volume hit a record high, exceeding 140 million tons, 70% of which is the self-owned equity volume of Chinese-funded enterprises represented by Chinalco Group and Weiqiao Venture Group, which is the highest degree of overseas resource protection. Metal varieties; Zijin Mining became the first company in China to have mined copper exceed one million tons, successfully entering the top five in the world. At any time, we have always insisted on improving and seizing the capabilities and opportunities of both domestic and foreign markets and resources, and our determination to integrate into the global industrial chain, supply chain, and value chain has never changed.
Confidence and confidence come from new consumption of copper and aluminum. In 2023, with the demand in traditional consumer fields slowing down, the "three new things" such as photovoltaics, new energy vehicles, and lithium batteries have suddenly emerged, which has greatly boosted the consumption of copper and aluminum materials and ensured that my country's copper and aluminum processing materials have achieved quality and effectiveness. Reasonable growth in promotion and volume.
Confidence and confidence come from independent innovation. This year, the copper and aluminum processing industry continued to provide strong material support for key projects such as C919, new energy vehicles, photovoltaics, and national defense and military industries; a new generation of high-temperature-resistant copper-chromium-niobium alloy materials, friction stir aluminum alloy additive manufacturing, etc. "Stuck neck" technology is constantly being overcome; "High-strength, high-conductivity and high-elasticity copper and copper alloy magnetically controlled ultra-pure smelting and ultra-fine grain continuous casting technology" and "High-performance aluminum alloy large-size extruded material manufacturing and application technology" and other 9 The project won the first prize of the China Nonferrous Metals Industry Science and Technology Award; 5 patents from Nanshan Aluminum, Huachang Aluminum, Xingfa Aluminum and other units won the 24th China Patent Award, further improving the level of scientific and technological self-reliance.
Confidence and confidence come from greening and intelligence. In 2023, 24 copper and aluminum processing companies, including Innovation Metals, Huajian Aluminum, Tongling Jingxun, and Huazhong Copper, won the title of "National Green Factory in 2023"; the green aluminum evaluation was launched to continue to promote the green and low-carbon development of China's aluminum industry ; The production of deformed aluminum from recycled aluminum is the most effective way to reduce carbon emissions in the aluminum and downstream application industries under the "dual carbon" strategy; Bowei Alloy accelerated the implementation of the "Lighthouse Factory for the Alloy Materials Industry", and Minfa Aluminum won the "2023 Intelligent Manufacturing Demonstration "Factory" title will accelerate the copper and aluminum processing industry to change to "green" and move toward "smart".
Confidence and confidence come from high-level exports. In 2023, net exports of copper products will be 320,000 tons, setting a new record high. Among them, copper plates, strips and foils have achieved a transformation from a net importer to a net exporter. The net exports of copper plates and strips are 25,000 tons, and the net exports of copper foil (including copper-clad laminates) 9,000 tons; exports of aluminum materials and products are still at a high level of 8.09 million tons, including 2.77 million tons of aluminum plates and strips, 1.31 million tons of aluminum foil, and 1.13 million tons of aluminum extrusions. It is expected that high-level exports of copper and aluminum materials will reach a new high in 2024.
Confidence and confidence come from entrepreneurs' feelings about their home and country. In 2023, Zhang Bo, chairman of Weiqiao Entrepreneurship Group, was selected as one of the 25 most influential business leaders in 2023, Lu Zhengfeng, chairman and general manager of Nanshan Aluminum, was selected for the national talent project, and Jiang Chun, chairman of Chujiang Investment Group, was selected for the "Provincial Promotion of the Yangtze River Delta Project" Feng Luming, director of the board of directors of Hailiang Group and president of Hailiang Co., Ltd., was awarded the title of "Leading Digital Business Person of the Year". This year, the industry faced many difficulties and challenges, such as insufficient traditional consumer demand, overcapacity, intensified vicious competition, and declining processing fees. The majority of entrepreneurs did not care about their ambitions, and they did not change their minds despite the dangers. They fully supported China's aluminum plates, strips, foils, and foils. Six entrepreneur forums, including aluminum profiles, copper plates, strips, foils, and copper pipes and rods, reached a number of important consensuses on adhering to self-reliance in science and technology, actively responding to trade frictions, promoting high-level exports, expanding domestic consumption, and strengthening industry self-discipline. With a big picture and big feelings, we should be the lookout and leader for the industry to move forward.
Confidence and confidence come from the hard work of copper and aluminum processing workers. Aspiration is the key to meritorious service, and diligence is the key to extensive deeds. In 2023, more than 2 million copper and aluminum processors are busy traveling from China to overseas countries, and we are everywhere; from the first light of dawn to the complete silence, day and night, we never stop. The development of the industry is not easy, and it is also difficult for enterprises to move forward. Who has not thought hard, and who has not been under pressure, but we know that there are no shortcuts in the new journey, only hard work, and it is only through the unremitting efforts of everyone that we can write a new chapter of copper and aluminum processing. A beautiful picture of industrial tomorrow.
We hope to live a better life and are willing to fight tenaciously for it. We know that happiness is the result of hard work and down-to-earth progress. No one expects that the Year of the Dragon in 2024 will be easy and smooth. We firmly believe that the sky will not fall, and the sun will still shine on us; we will step into the Year of the Dragon with confidence and confidence, work tirelessly, move forward courageously, and continue to promote the high-quality development of the copper and aluminum processing industry; we also believe that the copper and aluminum processing industry The answers submitted must be excellent, even the best.
