2026 Asia International Li-ion Recycled Conference

On Black mass and Technology

(Black Mass Trade, Policies, Regulations, Recycling Technology)

（Nov.23-24,Crowne Plaza Changi Airport,Singapore)

Mainly Focus

1,International Compliance & Standards---Singapore & ASEAN Black mass Cross-Border Policy

>In-depth analysis of Singapore’s EPR e-waste management system, hazardous waste classification for black mass, and new import/export regulatory rules

> Practical procedures for NEA’s Black mass import approval, storage compliance, and cross-border transfer in Singapore

> Key points for transit in Singapore, cross-border transport, customs clearance, and risk mitigation of black mass in ASEAN under the Basel Convention framework

> Alignment and mutual recognition pathways between Singapore’s green certification, carbon footprint accounting system, and Asia-Pacific international standards for black mass

2,Cutting-edge Technologies & Engineering Application: Sharing of Core Technologies for High-value Black Mass Recycling

>Achievements in advanced recycling technologies, automated dismantling as well as black mass enrichment and purification technologie

>Core processes and application standards for sorting high/low-grade black mass, impurity control and low-cost pre-treatment in Southeast Asia

>Practical technical solutions of short-process recycling, cathode restoration and low-energy lithium extraction tailored for ASEAN raw materials

>Quality requirements for Asia-Pacific black mass raw materials driven by new-generation international electrometallurgical and modular hydrometallurgical technologies

3,Market Insights: 2026 Asia-Pacific Black Mass Supply-Demand Pattern & International Trade Trends

>In-depth analysis of capacity, supply structure and cross-border circulation data of black mass in ASEAN, China, Japan and South Korea

>Regional price gaps, trade flow logic and annual market forecast for high-nickel ternary black mass and LFP black mass

>Interpretation of procurement standards and international quality certification requirements of leading global battery and smelting enterprises

>Impacts of carbon tariffs, green trade barriers and ESG ratings on cross-border trade and settlement of black mass in the Asia-Pacific

4,Successive EU & US Restrictions on Battery Waste Exports: How Asia-Pacific Lithium Recycling Enterprises Build Supply Chains & Compliance Routes in Southeast Asia

5, Industry Session: Asia-Pacific Black mass Full Industrial

Chain Cross-border Supply & Demand Matching discussion

>Analysis on Singapore’s trade advantages as a key transit hub for black mass in the Asia-Pacific,as well as its warehousing compliance

and cross-border settlement systems

>Current status of black mass production capacity, product quality and export supply in ASEAN countries

(Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and Vietnam)

>Deep processing technologies, cross-border supply capabilities

and Southeast Asian layout & cooperation models of leading

recycling enterprises from China, Japan and South Korea

>Innovative cooperation models for Asia-Pacific black mass cross-border trading including price locking, bonded transactions, joint stock preparation and transnational joint ventures

6,High-level Round table Forum:

Joint Standard Setting and Cross-border Industrial Collaboration

for Asia-Pacific Black Mass

Discussion Topics

>Unify international standards for classification, testing and grading of Asia-Pacific black powder to resolve pain points in cross-border trade disputes

>Adapt to EPR policies of Singapore, China, South Korea and ASEAN nations, and build a mutually recognized circulation system across the Asia-Pacific region

>Technology implementation and commercialization paths for large-scale, low-cost and high-value recycling of low-grade black powder in Southeast Asia

>Asia-Pacific black mass supply chain landscape, trade risks, green investment opportunities and global development strategies for 2026-2027

7, Supply & Demand Release, Project Roadshow and Strategic Cooperation Signing

>Central release of high-quality spot and forward black powder resources in the Asia-Pacific (ASEAN, China, Japan and South Korea)

>Public disclosure of cross-border black powder procurement demands from international smelting and battery enterprises

>Special roadshow for new equipment, new processes and internationally compatible technologies for black powder recycling

>Signing ceremony for strategic cooperation among multinational enterprises, government authorities and industrial institutions

8,Breaking the deadlock: Global trade compliance and capacity reallocation following Black Mass's export restrictions to non-OECD countries under the Basel Convention and new EU regulations

Core challenge: The EU has officially restricted the export of black powder as hazardous waste to non-OECD countries. Asian non-OECD nations such as China and India, which possess the world's most advanced hydrometallurgical capacity, now face a risk of supply disruption, while domestic hydrometallurgical production in Europe and North America lags significantly behind. As a result, global black powder trade flows and pricing systems are undergoing a major reshuffle.

1,Analysis of the Current Situation and Compliance Red Lines(Predict the total amount of black powder produced in Europe over the next three years, compare it with the gap in wet metallurgy production capacity that Europe can absorb domestically, and directly point out the industry bottleneck caused by the "prohibition of exports to non-OECD countries")

2,Analysis:How difficult is it for black powder exports from non-OECD countries to pass the "environmental equivalence audit"?Are there any compliant gray areas or exemption lists?

3,From the perspective of automakers: When there are not enough local factories in Europe to convert black powder into battery-grade salt, how can the mandatory proportion of recycled materials stipulated by the EU Battery Act be met? Phase Two: A new roadmap for global trade routes

4,From the perspective of commodity trade, in the face of the ban, how can we utilize Singapore (as a neutral and efficient trade and transit center), or through Southeast Asian OECD/Non-OECD hubs such as Malaysia, to conduct compliant "pre-processing of black powder, transshipment trade or two-stage processing"?

5,As a member of the OECD, will South Korea become a "super transit hub and processing center" for the waste batteries and black powder flowing from Europe to Asia? How are the production capacities in Malaysia and Geumgang, South Korea, coordinated across borders?

6,Technology Backfilling and Major Reorganization of Pricing Formula

1)Market Reconfiguration: Will the obstruction of exports lead to a "stockout" and depreciation of the European counterfeit goods on the local market? How can the recyclers in China and Southeast Asia reverse the situation by "exporting technology" (such as setting up factories in Europe or providing modular production lines)?

2)Pricing mechanism: The traditional formula of "discounting based on the nickel, cobalt and lithium metal prices of the London Metal Exchange (LME)" will evolve into a regional multiple pricing system after the soaring logistics costs and restricted exports. How will it look like?

7)On-site Q&A and floor interaction (10 minutes): This session is exclusively open to local Chinese, Southeast Asian, and American recycling enterprises on the floor. The focus is on practical issues such as "the determination of the HS Code customs code for specific types of lithium- or nickel-containing black powder hazardous waste".

If you wish to know the detailed agenda and speakers, please feel free to send an email to alleny@gdmmc.org