‘The Shanghai International Energy Exchange (INE) has recently received the application for brand registration from Tongling Nonferrous Metals Group Co.,Ltd. In accordance with rules including the Registration Rules for Deliverable Commodities of Bonded Copper Futures and following the on-site inspection and sample testing, INE determines that “TG-JG” (Phase II) branded Grade A copper cathodes produced by Tongling Nonferrous Metals Group Co.,Ltd Jinguan Copper Branch conform to all the specifications of the INE bonded copper futures contract. Accordingly, INE issues the following decisions:

1. INE approves the registration of “TG-JG” (Phase II) branded Grade A copper cathodes produced by Tongling Nonferrous Metals Group Co.,Ltd Jinguan Copper Branch with a registered production capacity of 200,000 mt and subject to standard delivery prices.

2. The above products are deliverable against relevant INE futures contracts as of the date of this Announcement.

Product information:

Registrant: Tongling Nonferrous Metals Group Co.,Ltd

Place of Origin:Xihu Second Road, Economic and Technological Development Zone, Tongling City, Anhui Province

Product Name: Grade A Copper Cathode

Registered Trademark: TG-JG

Labeling: (as shown below)

Dimension: Approx. 1,060×1,030×16 mm

Piece Weight: Approx. 164kg

Bundle Weight: Approx. 2,788 kg

Delivery Unit (25 mt): Approx. 9 bundles

Packaging Material: Bundled together with four Approx. 0.9×32mm steel straps with surface anti-rust treatment tightly applied in a dual-line grid (#) pattern.

Applicable Standard: Requirements set forth in the futures contract

January 4, 2024’

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