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To comprehensively review the Group’s 2025 operating performance, accurately plan the strategic layout and development path for 2026, further strengthen its industry position, and enhance core competitiveness, Sinomine Resource Group Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “Sinomine Resource”) held its 2026 Strategic Planning Workshop from February 7 to 11, 2026. Spanning multiple days, the workshop brought together Group executives, department directors, and key leaders from major operating units. Through in-depth exchanges across key segments—including annual work reviews, industry updates, and discussions on core strategic topics—the meeting set the direction and built consensus for the Group’s high-quality development in 2026.
At the outset, each operating unit presented its 2025 year-end review and 2026 work plan, covering the full scope of the Group’s business system. Throughout the reporting process, units addressed real operational conditions, shared practical experience, and laid a solid foundation for cross-segment collaboration and overall strategic planning.
During the professional training and thematic discussion sessions, core functional departments delivered a series of highly substantive presentations, combining data-driven reviews, root-cause analysis, and strategic recommendations. The Operations Management Department provided an in-depth interpretation of the “Analysis of 2025 Operations and Cost Reduction & Efficiency Improvement,” identifying key areas for operational optimization. The Audit and Supervision Department presented “Review of Typical Disciplinary Violation Cases in 2025,” using case studies to strengthen compliance awareness across the organization. The Finance Management Department delivered training sessions titled “2025 Financial Performance Analysis” and “Optimizing Business Decisions and Improving Management from a Financial Perspective,” empowering business decision-making through financial insights. The Securities Affairs Department shared an industry-oriented presentation titled *“An Era of Resource Upswing: An Opportunity for Value Re-Rating,” highlighting development opportunities in light of market trends. The workshop concluded this segment with a robust discussion on the 2026 performance evaluation framework, with participants offering recommendations to enhance its scientific rigor, fairness, and incentive effectiveness.
A central highlight of the workshop was the in-depth discussion of strategic priorities. Focusing on the Group’s core development direction, participants conducted intensive brainstorming around eight categories of key strategic issues, building strong alignment on growth priorities. The meeting held detailed discussions on major topics including optimization of the human resources management system, integrated control of logistics and supply chain management, development of the Group’s R&D system, advancement of end-to-end digital transformation, cost reduction and efficiency improvement initiatives within the lithium segment, and capacity expansion. Strategic approaches and operating requirements for key domestic and overseas projects were clarified. Through full and open exchanges, participants aligned views, formed consensus, and identified clear paths and focus areas for tackling critical challenges.
In the closing session, Chairman Wang Pingwei delivered an important address. He provided an objective assessment of each unit’s achievements in 2025 and set clear requirements regarding the key issues and strategic directions identified during the workshop. Chairman Wang emphasized that 2026 will be a pivotal year for the company to seize opportunities in the resources sector and achieve a breakthrough in profitability. He called on all units to use the workshop as a catalyst to align thinking and strengthen collective execution—translating outcomes from the discussions into concrete initiatives and actionable implementation plans.
He further stressed the need to focus on core strategic objectives: to make targeted efforts in resource acquisitions, capacity expansion, and business portfolio development; to continuously improve digital capabilities, operational management, and risk prevention and control; and to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in performance incentives and sales system development. With stronger determination, more pragmatic work styles, and more forceful actions, the Group will drive further progress across all areas, steadily advance its goals of consolidating industry leadership and enhancing core competitiveness, and lay a solid foundation for long-term development.
Anchored in the Group’s real development needs, the workshop adhered to a unified approach that integrates problem orientation, goal orientation, and results orientation. Participants spoke candidly from their respective responsibilities, conducted in-depth analysis of opportunities and challenges, and fully exchanged views on key operational priorities, bottlenecks, and pain points across business segments. The successful conclusion of the workshop provided a comprehensive review of the company’s 2025 development journey, outlined a clear strategic blueprint for 2026, further aligned development thinking among participants, and strengthened the collective drive to overcome challenges.
Looking ahead, all operating units of Sinomine Resource will take the workshop outcomes as guidance, focus on execution and practical results, translate strategic planning into tangible actions, and deliver strong operating performance—driving the company toward higher-quality and more sustainable development amid the evolving momentum of the resources industry.
