Background of #GRMI2026

Against the backdrop of the global trend toward sustainable development and resource recycling, the strategic position of the secondary metal industry is increasingly prominent. With the accelerated advancement of industrialization, the contradiction between the finite nature of metal resources and the continuous growth in demand has become increasingly acute. As a green, environmentally friendly, and economically viable alternative resource, secondary metals have become a global focus.

Under the theme ‘Low Carbon, Global Echoes’, this summit aims to bring together leading enterprises, research institutions, industry experts, and policymakers from the global secondary metal sector to jointly explore new trends, technologies, and policies in the development of the secondary metal industry.

The forum will comprehensively cover four core forums: Japan Recycling Market, Base Metal Recycling, Battery Recycling, and Renewable Resource Equipment, providing in-depth analysis of the dynamics and business opportunities in key markets such as Japan, China, Malaysia, Thailand, Europe, and the United States.

About #GRMI2026

Market and Trade: Focusing on export opportunities for high-grade aluminum scrap and secondary copper in Japan, demand and technical standards in the Chinese market, and the new role of Southeast Asia in the global supply chain.

Categories and Closed Loops: Covering aluminum scrap, copper scrap, steel scrap, automotive dismantling, as well as recycling technologies and business models for lithium batteries and lead-acid batteries, sharing advanced experiences such as closed-loop systems in the automotive industry chain.

Technology and Equipment: Showcasing the most innovative crushing and sorting equipment, aluminum ash treatment, and e-waste recycling equipment, and discussing how technological innovation drives industrial upgrading.

People and Benchmarks: The forum will prominently feature the ‘High-Quality Material Yards’, and  ‘Global Leaders in Recycling Industry’, setting industry benchmarks.

Through this grand event, we expect to establish an international platform for exchange and cooperation, resource sharing, and collaborative innovation, contributing to the construction and improvement of the global resource recycling system and supporting the transition to a global green economy. 

Why Attend in 2026?

Gathering Global Industry Leaders: Meet 600+ delegates and 50+ speakers from 20+ countries.

Gain Strategic Insights: Learn directly from top analysts and industry experts, with access to critical data, policy updates, market trends, and in-depth forecasts.

Expand Business Network: Attract professionals with buying power (mines, traders, battery manufacturers, end-users) and provide opportunities to meet existing connections and make new ones.

Exclusive 1v1 Meeting: Strategically paired meetings with industry leaders and decision-makers - cultivating exclusive partnerships through confidential business matchmaking.

Conference Details

Dates: May 11-12, 2026

Location:  Tokyo, Japan

Agenda:https://to.smm.cn/ef1n

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For Media Contact & General Inquiries:

Catherine Zhan
Overseas Marketing, GRMI2026
Email: catherinezhan@smm.cn

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