中国有色金属工业协会党委书记、会长葛红林在铸造铝合金期货及期权上市活动上的致辞

Core Viewpoint - The launch of the first recycled metal product, casting aluminum alloy futures and options, marks a significant milestone for China's recycled metal industry and reflects the latest achievements in the comprehensive coverage of non-ferrous metal futures products driven by the integration of production and finance [2][3]. Industry Performance - The non-ferrous metal industry has maintained a positive development trend since the 14th Five-Year Plan, with a global production share exceeding 60% [2]. - From January to April this year, the production of ten non-ferrous metals reached 26.6 million tons, a year-on-year increase of 2.3% [2]. - The added value of large-scale non-ferrous metal industries grew by 7.4% year-on-year, while fixed asset investment increased by 20.7%, surpassing the national industrial investment growth rate by 9 percentage points [2]. - Revenue for large-scale non-ferrous metal industrial enterprises reached 3.09 trillion yuan, a year-on-year growth of 18.0%, with total profits amounting to 128.17 billion yuan, reflecting a 30.3% increase [2]. Recycled Non-Ferrous Metals - Recycled non-ferrous metals are crucial for ensuring resource security and promoting green and low-carbon transitions, with projected production of recycled copper, aluminum, lead, and zinc reaching 19.15 million tons in 2024, accounting for 24% of total non-ferrous metal production [3]. - The production of recycled aluminum has surpassed 10 million tons, contributing to a carbon reduction of 170 million tons, highlighting its significance in green and low-carbon circular development [3]. Futures Market Development - The listing of casting aluminum alloy futures and options is expected to enhance China's aluminum industry's international influence and support the establishment of a comprehensive risk management system for the industry [3]. - The association encourages enterprises to actively participate in futures trading and utilize futures tools for effective risk management [3]. - Ongoing collaboration between the association and the exchange in areas such as product innovation, standard setting, industry training, market services, and green supply chain development has been fruitful [3].