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- The 11th Belt and Road Summit opened todayHONG KONG, Sept 9, 2026 - The 11th Belt and Road Summit, co-organised by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), opened today at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai. Under the theme Advancing High-Quality Development • Embarking on a New Journey, the Summit brings together more than 100 government officials, business leaders and professionals from Belt and Road countries and regions to jointly explore new opportunities in high-quality Belt and Road development, to promote cross-regional trade and industrial matching, and accelerate the implementation of concrete outcomes. The Summit has achieved significant results in promoting international cooperation and facilitating business partnerships. Multiple memoranda of understanding (MoUs) and agreements were signed on the first day, spanning sectors such as finance, professional services, industry and construction, and involving organisations from the Chinese Mainland, Australia, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Laos, Malaysia, Oman, Qatar and Uzbekistan. More MoUs and agreements are expected to be signed tomorrow, helping to transform connections forged and ideas exchanged at the Summit into tangible collaborations and business opportunities. The Opening Session featured opening remarks by John Lee, Chief Executive of the HKSAR, and welcome remarks by Professor Frederick Ma, Chairman of the HKTDC. Abdulla Aripov, Prime Minister of Uzbekistan, Carolina Cosse, Vice President of Uruguay, and Saleumxay Kommasith, Deputy Prime Minister of Laos, delivered special addresses. Yan Dong, Vice Minister of the Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China, and Li Zhen, Vice Chairman of the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China, delivered special remarks. John Lee said in his opening remarks: “Hong Kong is an ideal two-way springboard for Mainland enterprises expanding overseas, and for international companies looking to enter the Mainland market. Our GoGlobal Task Force, established last October, has assisted more than 300 Mainland enterprises in establishing or expanding their businesses in Hong Kong, and our world-class professional services are ready to support their overseas expansion plans.” He continued: “In addition to strengthening our relations with traditional partners, Hong Kong continues to expand our network of friends along the Belt and Road. Since 2022, I have led high-level business delegations to explore opportunities in 13 Belt and Road countries across ASEAN, the Middle East, and Central Asia. These missions delivered over 250 MOUs (Memorandum of Understanding) and other agreements, from policy co-ordination and trade and investment, to expanded connectivity and support for companies. They underline Hong Kong's long-standing focus on opening new markets, forming new partnerships and advancing regional co-operation.” John Lee, Chief Executive of the HKSAR, delivered opening remarks at the Opening Session. Professor Frederick Ma said in his welcome remarks: “In a world full of risks and uncertainties, diversification is a necessity, not a choice. We must seize new opportunities even as we navigate new challenges. That is why the Belt and Road Initiative has never been more relevant. At its core, the Initiative is about forging new connections, turning potential into opportunity and opportunity into tangible development that benefits communities around the world. ASEAN, Central Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Latin America are among the regions with the greatest growth potential. As an important commercial platform for the Belt and Road Initiative, Hong Kong will continue to leverage its unique strength in connecting the Chinese Mainland with global markets. This year's Summit introduces new thematic zones, including the ‘GoGlobal Connect’ zone, bringing Hong Kong’s professional services expertise to support enterprises to expand internationally and capture new opportunities in global markets.” Professor Frederick Ma, Chairman of the HKTDC, delivered welcome remarks at the Opening Session. Abdulla Aripov said in his special address: “Uzbekistan regards the Belt and Road Initiative as an effective platform for reviving the ancient Silk Road in a modern format and advancing cooperation in trade, transport, investment, industrial collaboration, technology, capital, and human resources. Today, our cooperation with Belt and Road countries has been elevated to comprehensive strategic partnerships. Undoubtedly, the close and trusting relationship between the leaders of our two nations, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of the Republic of Uzbekistan and President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China, plays a crucial role in this development. Uzbekistan is ready to be a reliable, long-term partner in building a Belt and Road community of shared development and prosperity. We invite all participants to join us in creating new manufacturing and technology value chains in Uzbekistan, expanding investment and financial cooperation, and using Uzbekistan as a gateway to Central Asia and neighboring markets.” Abdulla Aripov, Prime Minister of Uzbekistan, delivered a keynote special address at the Opening Session. Carolina Cosse said in her special address: “In 2018, Uruguay was the first country in Mercosur to formally express its support of the Belt and Road Initiative. We were also the first country in South America to sign a memorandum of understanding on the Belt and Road Initiative with the People's Republic of China. The BRI pillars of infrastructure, connectivity, trade facilitation, and financial integration aligned with Uruguay's long-standing belief in multilateral cooperation and free trade. Uruguay stands ready to translate our commitment to the Belt and Road into tangible cooperative outcomes with Hong Kong and with all partners assembled here. thus facilitating capital flows, trade financing, and project development into Latin America and Asia.” Carolina Cosse, Vice President of Uruguay, delivered a keynote special address at the Opening Session. Saleumxay Kommasith said in his special address: “We regard the Belt and Road Initiative as a vital cornerstone of our long-term country development agenda. It has contributed significantly to expanding trade, attracting foreign direct investment, developing modern infrastructure, and strengthening people-to-people connection across the border.The most tangible evidence under the framework of high-quality BRI cooperation is the historic achievement of the Lao-China Railway since its launch in 2021. Today, it has facilitated over 70 million passengers and transported over 90 million metric tons of freight, contributing to expanding our trade profile from just 13 regional commodity categories to more than 4,000 types of products today. Driven by this advanced connectivity, bilateral trade between Lao PDR and China has achieved a new milestone, surpassing 9.8 billion US dollars. It has successfully transformed the Lao PDR from a landlocked country into a land-linked regional logistics hub. It has significantly reduced logistics costs and integrated Lao PDR into the regional supply chain.” Saleumxay Kommasith, Deputy Prime Minister of Laos, delivered a keynote special address at the Opening Session. Yan Dong said in his special remarks: “We will support Hong Kong in leveraging its professional service advantages to participate deeply in Belt and Road cooperation projects, guide Hong Kong enterprises to provide professional services such as legal consultation, financial and insurance services, mediation and arbitration for project implementation, strengthen information exchange between Chinese Mainland and Hong Kong enterprises, with the aim of achieving mutual benefit and win-win outcomes through joint ventures and other means.” Yan Dong, Vice Minister of Minister of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China, delivered a special remarks at the Opening Session. Li Zhen said in his special remarks: “We support Hong Kong and Macao in better integrating into the new policies for national development - we guide central state-owned enterprises to establish treasury and trade centres, research and development institutions and international business headquarters in Hong Kong; and we support Hong Kong in consolidating and enhancing its status as an international financial, shipping and trade centre, as well as an international aviation hub. Looking ahead, drawing on the unique advantages of ‘One Country, Two Systems’, Hong Kong is bound to play a significant role as a ‘super connector’ and ‘super value-adder’” Li Zhen, Vice Chairman of the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China, delivered a special remarks at the Opening Session. Government and business leaders explore new avenues for cross-regional cooperation Against a backdrop of a reshaped global trade landscape, ongoing supply chain reconfiguration and increasing geopolitical uncertainty, enhancing trade and investment resilience has become a key priority for economies worldwide. Following the Opening Session, the Policy Dialogue, themed Building Resilient Trade and Investment Frameworks in a Diverse Global Landscape was moderated by Algernon Yau, Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development of the HKSAR. Distinguished government officials participating as speakers included Khandakar Abdul Muktadir, Minister for Commerce, Industries, Textiles and Jute, Bangladesh, Arman Shakkaliyev, Minister of Trade and Integration, Kazakhstan, Wasantha Samarasinghe, Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Co-operative Development, Sri Lanka, Filipus Nino Pereira, Minister of Commerce and Industry, Timor-Leste, Dr Ahmed bin Mohammed Al-Sayed, Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs, Qatar, and Dr Kirida Bhaopichitr, Vice Minister for Commerce, Thailand. They exchanged views on promoting cross-border trade, facilitating investment flows and strengthening economic resilience. The Policy Dialogue, themed Building Resilient Trade and Investment Frameworks in a Diverse Global Landscape, was chaired by Algernon Yau, Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development of the HKSAR. Senior officials from Bangladesh, Kazakhstan, Sri Lanka, Timor-Leste, Qatar and Thailand were invited to discuss ways to strengthen cross-border trade and investment cooperation and enhance economic resilience. The Business Plenary I: Harnessing Business Opportunities for Sustainable Growth and Shared Prosperity session was chaired by Dr Victor K Fung, Chairman of Fung Investments. Joining the discussion were Dr Jonathan Choi, Chairman of Sunwah Group; Shinta Widjaja Kamdani, CEO of Sintesa Group and Chairman of Indonesian Employer Association: Vikrom Kromadit, CEO of Amata Corporation PCL; Farkhad Rashidovich Okhonov, Member of the Board of Directors, Chairman of the Management Board of Halyk Finance, Somboun Phongsavanh, Chairman of Shareholder Committee at Phongsavanh Group, and Professor Zhou Yong, Chairman of Jiangsu SOHO Holdings Group Co., Ltd. The speakers explored the development potential of ASEAN and Central Asian markets, and discussed how businesses can seize a new wave of regional growth opportunities through cross-border investment, industrial collaboration and innovation-driven development. The first-day Business Plenary: Harnessing Business Opportunities for Sustainable Growth and Shared Prosperity, brought together business leaders from ASEAN, Central Asia and the Chinese Mainland to explore new opportunities in cross-border investment, industrial cooperation and sustainable development, jointly driving regional economic integration and prosperity. The first-day Business Plenary: Harnessing Business Opportunities for Sustainable Growth and Shared Prosperity, brought together business leaders from ASEAN, Central Asia and the Chinese Mainland to explore new opportunities in cross-border investment, industrial cooperation and sustainable development, jointly driving regional economic integration and prosperity. In addition to in-depth discussions on a wide range of topics, the Summit also provided valuable networking opportunities, enabling participants to forge new connections and explore potential partnerships. At a luncheon, Paul Chan, Financial Secretary of the HKSAR, delivered welcome remarks, while Wang Shuguang, Vice Chairman of the Board, President and Member of the Management Committee of China International Capital Corporation Limited, gave the opening remarks. Dr Kao Kim Hourn, Secretary-General of ASEAN, delivered the keynote address. Dr. Kao said: “Hong Kong can link ASEAN's growing and resilient pipeline of sustainable investment opportunities with global capital. The opportunity is to bridge two sides of the equation: ASEAN's growing pipeline of green, circular, blue, and digital economy projects, and the capital, expertise, and financing capabilities needed to bring those opportunities to reality. Together with Belt and Road partners, we can turn sustainable initiatives into bankable projects, and bankable projects into a greener, more connected, and more resilient ASEAN—and, of course, offer opportunities to all partners, including Hong Kong, China.” A cocktail reception will be held this evening, featuring special remarks by Paul Lam, Secretary for Justice of the HKSAR, welcome remarks by Prof Frederick Ma, Chairman of the HKTDC, and opening remarks by Wang Huabin, Deputy Chief Executive of Bank of China (Hong Kong) Ltd. Bringing together government and business leaders from around the world, the reception will foster exchanges and mutual learning, while laying the groundwork for broader collaboration, business matching and partnership opportunities on the following day. New GoGlobal, Central Asia and Middle East Chapters spotlight opportunities in emerging markets In support of the national strategy to encourage enterprises to pursue high-level going global, the HKTDC, as a member of the GoGlobal Task Force established by the HKSAR Government, introduced a new GoGlobal Chapter at this year’s Summit, creating a one-stop platform for networking and business matching to support enterprises in exploring international markets. On the first day, the Thematic Breakout Session Hong Kong: Super Connector ・ World-class Springboard – Professional Services Empowering Global Expansion was staged, co-organised with the Department of Justice of the HKSAR Government. The session opened with welcome remarks by Paul Lam, Secretary for Justice of the HKSAR, followed by a keynote address by Umiraliyev Zhandos Zhanibekovich, First Deputy Prosecutor General of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and a moderated session by other industry leaders, who examined how Hong Kong’s legal, financial and professional services can help enterprises expand overseas through Hong Kong. Tomorrow’s Thematic Breakout Session, Chinese Mainland Enterprises Going Global: Driving Mutual Growth Across Belt and Road Economies, will begin with welcome remarks by Algernon Yau, Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development of the HKSAR, followed by a panel discussion, sharing practical insights on expanding businesses into overseas markets. Beyond the Thematic Breakout Sessions, the Summit offers comprehensive support for enterprises seeking international expansion through newly introduced initiatives, including the GoGlobal Connect Zone, GoGlobal-themed roundtable discussions, deal-making sessions for global investment projects, and the GoGlobal Business Study Mission, fully leveraging Hong Kong’s role as the preferred platform for enterprises going global. Building on Hong Kong’s recent progress in cultivating emerging markets such as Central Asia and the Middle East, this year’s Summit features a dedicated Central Asia Chapter and a Middle East Chapter, focusing on investment opportunities and development potential in these markets, driving cross-regional cooperation and project implementation. During the first day of the Signature Projects Session, Bakhtiyar Mukhametkaliyev, Vice Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and Dr Bayan Konirbayev, Chief Digital & AI Officer of Alatau City Authority, presented major development projects including Alatau City and the Data Center Valley, showcasing opportunities across innovation and technology, smart city development, infrastructure and professional services. The Project Investment Sessions over the next two days will respectively explore the investment opportunities arising from development projects in Central Asia and the Middle East. In addition, new Central Asia and Middle East Zones have been established in the exhibition area, bringing together consulates, organisations and business representatives from the respective regions to showcase investment projects and commercial opportunities. Project matching creates a platform for cooperation while exhibition zones connect global business opportunities The Summit fosters cross-regional partnerships among enterprises, investors and professional service providers through investment project presentations, business matching and exhibition platforms. The Summit continues to feature the Project Investment Sessions, Belt and Road Summit Deal-Making and Exhibition Zone, covering more than 300 investment projects and facilitating over 800 one-to-one business matching meetings, helping participants uncover investment and collaboration opportunities. The Project Investment Sessions continue to focus on key areas including energy, natural resources and public utilities, urban development, transport and logistics infrastructure, and innovation and technology. A new session, New Market Focus: The Middle East, Africa and Latin America will showcase the investment potential and development prospects of different markets. The Belt and Road Summit Deal-Making takes place during the Summit and will be extended online to 14 and 15 September, helping participants connect with potential partners from around the world through one-on-one business matching to further facilitate project implementation. The Exhibition Zone brings together more than 120 exhibitors across multiple thematic zones, including the Hong Kong Zone, Global Investment Zone, Chinese Mainland Zone, ASEAN Zone, as well as the newly established University Zone, GreenTech Zone, GoGlobal Connect Zone, Central Asia Zone and Middle East Zone, comprehensively showcasing investment opportunities, innovative technology, and professional service solutions from diverse markets. Among the highlights, the University Zone brings together local institutions to showcase Hong Kong’s strengths in research, innovative and talent development. The GreenTech Zone focuses on innovative applications in artificial intelligence, green technology, and smart city solutions, fostering collaboration among technology companies, investors and industry stakeholders. Meanwhile, the GoGlobal Connect Zone gathers professional service providers in legal, accounting, finance, risk management, and consultancy fields to provide practical support for enterprises expanding overseas. Returning this year, the Chinese Mainland Zone and the ASEAN Zone spotlight high-potential investment projects and business opportunities, promoting cross-border exchanges and collaboration. The 11th Belt and Road Summit is supported by a strong line-up of partners and sponsors. China International Capital Corporation Limited serves as Strategic Partner, while Bank of China (Hong Kong) is the Banking Partner. Other key supporters include Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) as the Cross-border Business Partner, the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited as the Global Connectivity Partner, Huatai International Financial Holdings Company Limited as the Innovative Finance Partner, International Financial Centre of Oman as Diamond Sponsor, and CCB International (Holdings) Limited and China Mobile International Limited as Platinum Sponsors. Unlocking opportunities at the ASEAN Market Day held concurrently during the Belt and Road Week The Belt and Road Summit is one of the key flagship events of Belt and Road Week. Belt and Road Week features a series of activities related to the Belt and Road Initiative. With representatives of ASEAN member states coming to Hong Kong to participate in the Summit, the HKTDC will introduce a new flagship event, ASEAN Market Day, which will be held on the afternoon of 10 September. The event will feature business leaders and industry experts with extensive experience in the ASEAN market, including Anthony Lam, Group CEO and Vice-Chairman, Golden Resources Development International Limited; Dr Brian Li, Vice Chairman and Executive Vice President, Gold Peak Technology Group Limited; Clara Chan, Chief Executive Officer, Lee Kee Group; Yu Wing Keung, Managing Director, Novostal Limited and Vice President, Thai-Hong Kong Trade Association; and Aero Wong, Deputy General Manager, Commercial Banking Department, Bank of China (Hong Kong) Ltd. They will share practical insights on expanding into ASEAN markets and highlight business opportunities across the region, helping Hong Kong companies, particularly SMEs, gain a deeper understanding of market trends and grow their presence in ASEAN. Following the session, participants will be arranged to visit the ASEAN Zone at the Summit and take part in consultation sessions with representatives from the HKTDC’s offices in ASEAN and various ASEAN Consulates General and associations to exchange views, connect with potential partners and gain a deeper understanding of development opportunities in ASEAN markets. The Belt and Road Global Forum Annual Roundtable will be held on the morning of 11 September, bringing together Hong Kong, Chinese Mainland and international organisations and associations to share information, deepen exchanges and explore new opportunities for multilateral cooperation. The 11th Belt and Road Summit Date 9 to 10 September 2026 Venue Hall 5B-E, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre Websites Belt and Road Summit: https://www.beltandroadsummit.com/conference/bnr/en Programme: https://www.beltandroadsummit.com/conference/bnr/en/programme Speaker list: https://www.beltandroadsummit.com/conference/bnr/en/speaker Photo download: https://bit.ly/4cC23FI The Keynote Luncheon featured welcome remarks by Paul Chan, Financial Secretary of the HKSAR, and opening remarks by Wang Shuguang, Vice Chairman of the Board, President and Member of the Management Committee of China International Capital Corporation Limited. Dr Kao Kim Hourn, Secretary-General of ASEAN, delivered the keynote speech. As part of the Summit’s newly launched GoGlobal Chapter, the thematic breakout session, Hong Kong: Super Connector・World-class Springboard – Professional Services Empowering Global Expansion, was co-organised by the HKTDC and the Department of Justice of the HKSAR Government. Paul Lam, Secretary for Justice of the HKSAR Government, delivered welcome remarks, followed by a keynote address by Umiraliyev Zhandos Zhanibekovich, First Deputy Prosecutor General of Kazakhstan. 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The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via trade publications, research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus.
- USA Rare Earth Breaks Ground on Advanced Rare Earth Metal and Magnet Manufacturing Facility in Blacksburg, South CarolinaUSA Rare Earth, Inc. (Nasdaq: USAR) (“USA Rare Earth,” “USAR” or the “Company”), a rare earth, critical minerals and advanced materials company, today broke ground on its new rare earth metal and magnet manufacturing facility in Blacksburg, South Carolina, marking a major step in the Company’s effort to build a secure, integrated rare earth supply chain for the United States and its allies.
- The 11th Belt and Road Summit opened todayHONG KONG, Sept 9, 2026 - The 11th Belt and Road Summit, co-organised by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), opened today at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai. Under the theme Advancing High-Quality Development • Embarking on a New Journey, the Summit brings together more than 100 government officials, business leaders and professionals from Belt and Road countries and regions to jointly explore new opportunities in high-quality Belt and Road development, to promote cross-regional trade and industrial matching, and accelerate the implementation of concrete outcomes. The Summit has achieved significant results in promoting international cooperation and facilitating business partnerships. Multiple memoranda of understanding (MoUs) and agreements were signed on the first day, spanning sectors such as finance, professional services, industry and construction, and involving organisations from the Chinese Mainland, Australia, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Laos, Malaysia, Oman, Qatar and Uzbekistan. More MoUs and agreements are expected to be signed tomorrow, helping to transform connections forged and ideas exchanged at the Summit into tangible collaborations and business opportunities. The Opening Session featured opening remarks by John Lee, Chief Executive of the HKSAR, and welcome remarks by Professor Frederick Ma, Chairman of the HKTDC. Abdulla Aripov, Prime Minister of Uzbekistan, Carolina Cosse, Vice President of Uruguay, and Saleumxay Kommasith, Deputy Prime Minister of Laos, delivered special addresses. Yan Dong, Vice Minister of the Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China, and Li Zhen, Vice Chairman of the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China, delivered special remarks. John Lee said in his opening remarks: “Hong Kong is an ideal two-way springboard for Mainland enterprises expanding overseas, and for international companies looking to enter the Mainland market. Our GoGlobal Task Force, established last October, has assisted more than 300 Mainland enterprises in establishing or expanding their businesses in Hong Kong, and our world-class professional services are ready to support their overseas expansion plans.” He continued: “In addition to strengthening our relations with traditional partners, Hong Kong continues to expand our network of friends along the Belt and Road. Since 2022, I have led high-level business delegations to explore opportunities in 13 Belt and Road countries across ASEAN, the Middle East, and Central Asia. These missions delivered over 250 MOUs (Memorandum of Understanding) and other agreements, from policy co-ordination and trade and investment, to expanded connectivity and support for companies. They underline Hong Kong's long-standing focus on opening new markets, forming new partnerships and advancing regional co-operation.” John Lee, Chief Executive of the HKSAR, delivered opening remarks at the Opening Session. Professor Frederick Ma said in his welcome remarks: “In a world full of risks and uncertainties, diversification is a necessity, not a choice. We must seize new opportunities even as we navigate new challenges. That is why the Belt and Road Initiative has never been more relevant. At its core, the Initiative is about forging new connections, turning potential into opportunity and opportunity into tangible development that benefits communities around the world. ASEAN, Central Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Latin America are among the regions with the greatest growth potential. As an important commercial platform for the Belt and Road Initiative, Hong Kong will continue to leverage its unique strength in connecting the Chinese Mainland with global markets. This year's Summit introduces new thematic zones, including the ‘GoGlobal Connect’ zone, bringing Hong Kong’s professional services expertise to support enterprises to expand internationally and capture new opportunities in global markets.” Professor Frederick Ma, Chairman of the HKTDC, delivered welcome remarks at the Opening Session. Abdulla Aripov said in his special address: “Uzbekistan regards the Belt and Road Initiative as an effective platform for reviving the ancient Silk Road in a modern format and advancing cooperation in trade, transport, investment, industrial collaboration, technology, capital, and human resources. Today, our cooperation with Belt and Road countries has been elevated to comprehensive strategic partnerships. Undoubtedly, the close and trusting relationship between the leaders of our two nations, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of the Republic of Uzbekistan and President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China, plays a crucial role in this development. Uzbekistan is ready to be a reliable, long-term partner in building a Belt and Road community of shared development and prosperity. We invite all participants to join us in creating new manufacturing and technology value chains in Uzbekistan, expanding investment and financial cooperation, and using Uzbekistan as a gateway to Central Asia and neighboring markets.” Abdulla Aripov, Prime Minister of Uzbekistan, delivered a keynote special address at the Opening Session. Carolina Cosse said in her special address: “In 2018, Uruguay was the first country in Mercosur to formally express its support of the Belt and Road Initiative. We were also the first country in South America to sign a memorandum of understanding on the Belt and Road Initiative with the People's Republic of China. The BRI pillars of infrastructure, connectivity, trade facilitation, and financial integration aligned with Uruguay's long-standing belief in multilateral cooperation and free trade. Uruguay stands ready to translate our commitment to the Belt and Road into tangible cooperative outcomes with Hong Kong and with all partners assembled here. thus facilitating capital flows, trade financing, and project development into Latin America and Asia.” Carolina Cosse, Vice President of Uruguay, delivered a keynote special address at the Opening Session. Saleumxay Kommasith said in his special address: “We regard the Belt and Road Initiative as a vital cornerstone of our long-term country development agenda. It has contributed significantly to expanding trade, attracting foreign direct investment, developing modern infrastructure, and strengthening people-to-people connection across the border.The most tangible evidence under the framework of high-quality BRI cooperation is the historic achievement of the Lao-China Railway since its launch in 2021. Today, it has facilitated over 70 million passengers and transported over 90 million metric tons of freight, contributing to expanding our trade profile from just 13 regional commodity categories to more than 4,000 types of products today. Driven by this advanced connectivity, bilateral trade between Lao PDR and China has achieved a new milestone, surpassing 9.8 billion US dollars. It has successfully transformed the Lao PDR from a landlocked country into a land-linked regional logistics hub. It has significantly reduced logistics costs and integrated Lao PDR into the regional supply chain.” Saleumxay Kommasith, Deputy Prime Minister of Laos, delivered a keynote special address at the Opening Session. Yan Dong said in his special remarks: “We will support Hong Kong in leveraging its professional service advantages to participate deeply in Belt and Road cooperation projects, guide Hong Kong enterprises to provide professional services such as legal consultation, financial and insurance services, mediation and arbitration for project implementation, strengthen information exchange between Chinese Mainland and Hong Kong enterprises, with the aim of achieving mutual benefit and win-win outcomes through joint ventures and other means.” Yan Dong, Vice Minister of Minister of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China, delivered a special remarks at the Opening Session. Li Zhen said in his special remarks: “We support Hong Kong and Macao in better integrating into the new policies for national development - we guide central state-owned enterprises to establish treasury and trade centres, research and development institutions and international business headquarters in Hong Kong; and we support Hong Kong in consolidating and enhancing its status as an international financial, shipping and trade centre, as well as an international aviation hub. Looking ahead, drawing on the unique advantages of ‘One Country, Two Systems’, Hong Kong is bound to play a significant role as a ‘super connector’ and ‘super value-adder’” Li Zhen, Vice Chairman of the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China, delivered a special remarks at the Opening Session. Government and business leaders explore new avenues for cross-regional cooperation Against a backdrop of a reshaped global trade landscape, ongoing supply chain reconfiguration and increasing geopolitical uncertainty, enhancing trade and investment resilience has become a key priority for economies worldwide. Following the Opening Session, the Policy Dialogue, themed Building Resilient Trade and Investment Frameworks in a Diverse Global Landscape was moderated by Algernon Yau, Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development of the HKSAR. Distinguished government officials participating as speakers included Khandakar Abdul Muktadir, Minister for Commerce, Industries, Textiles and Jute, Bangladesh, Arman Shakkaliyev, Minister of Trade and Integration, Kazakhstan, Wasantha Samarasinghe, Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Co-operative Development, Sri Lanka, Filipus Nino Pereira, Minister of Commerce and Industry, Timor-Leste, Dr Ahmed bin Mohammed Al-Sayed, Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs, Qatar, and Dr Kirida Bhaopichitr, Vice Minister for Commerce, Thailand. They exchanged views on promoting cross-border trade, facilitating investment flows and strengthening economic resilience. The Policy Dialogue, themed Building Resilient Trade and Investment Frameworks in a Diverse Global Landscape, was chaired by Algernon Yau, Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development of the HKSAR. Senior officials from Bangladesh, Kazakhstan, Sri Lanka, Timor-Leste, Qatar and Thailand were invited to discuss ways to strengthen cross-border trade and investment cooperation and enhance economic resilience. The Business Plenary I: Harnessing Business Opportunities for Sustainable Growth and Shared Prosperity session was chaired by Dr Victor K Fung, Chairman of Fung Investments. Joining the discussion were Dr Jonathan Choi, Chairman of Sunwah Group; Shinta Widjaja Kamdani, CEO of Sintesa Group and Chairman of Indonesian Employer Association: Vikrom Kromadit, CEO of Amata Corporation PCL; Farkhad Rashidovich Okhonov, Member of the Board of Directors, Chairman of the Management Board of Halyk Finance, Somboun Phongsavanh, Chairman of Shareholder Committee at Phongsavanh Group, and Professor Zhou Yong, Chairman of Jiangsu SOHO Holdings Group Co., Ltd. The speakers explored the development potential of ASEAN and Central Asian markets, and discussed how businesses can seize a new wave of regional growth opportunities through cross-border investment, industrial collaboration and innovation-driven development. The first-day Business Plenary: Harnessing Business Opportunities for Sustainable Growth and Shared Prosperity, brought together business leaders from ASEAN, Central Asia and the Chinese Mainland to explore new opportunities in cross-border investment, industrial cooperation and sustainable development, jointly driving regional economic integration and prosperity. The first-day Business Plenary: Harnessing Business Opportunities for Sustainable Growth and Shared Prosperity, brought together business leaders from ASEAN, Central Asia and the Chinese Mainland to explore new opportunities in cross-border investment, industrial cooperation and sustainable development, jointly driving regional economic integration and prosperity. In addition to in-depth discussions on a wide range of topics, the Summit also provided valuable networking opportunities, enabling participants to forge new connections and explore potential partnerships. At a luncheon, Paul Chan, Financial Secretary of the HKSAR, delivered welcome remarks, while Wang Shuguang, Vice Chairman of the Board, President and Member of the Management Committee of China International Capital Corporation Limited, gave the opening remarks. Dr Kao Kim Hourn, Secretary-General of ASEAN, delivered the keynote address. Dr. Kao said: “Hong Kong can link ASEAN's growing and resilient pipeline of sustainable investment opportunities with global capital. The opportunity is to bridge two sides of the equation: ASEAN's growing pipeline of green, circular, blue, and digital economy projects, and the capital, expertise, and financing capabilities needed to bring those opportunities to reality. Together with Belt and Road partners, we can turn sustainable initiatives into bankable projects, and bankable projects into a greener, more connected, and more resilient ASEAN—and, of course, offer opportunities to all partners, including Hong Kong, China.” A cocktail reception will be held this evening, featuring special remarks by Paul Lam, Secretary for Justice of the HKSAR, welcome remarks by Prof Frederick Ma, Chairman of the HKTDC, and opening remarks by Wang Huabin, Deputy Chief Executive of Bank of China (Hong Kong) Ltd. Bringing together government and business leaders from around the world, the reception will foster exchanges and mutual learning, while laying the groundwork for broader collaboration, business matching and partnership opportunities on the following day. New GoGlobal, Central Asia and Middle East Chapters spotlight opportunities in emerging markets In support of the national strategy to encourage enterprises to pursue high-level going global, the HKTDC, as a member of the GoGlobal Task Force established by the HKSAR Government, introduced a new GoGlobal Chapter at this year’s Summit, creating a one-stop platform for networking and business matching to support enterprises in exploring international markets. On the first day, the Thematic Breakout Session Hong Kong: Super Connector ・ World-class Springboard – Professional Services Empowering Global Expansion was staged, co-organised with the Department of Justice of the HKSAR Government. The session opened with welcome remarks by Paul Lam, Secretary for Justice of the HKSAR, followed by a keynote address by Umiraliyev Zhandos Zhanibekovich, First Deputy Prosecutor General of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and a moderated session by other industry leaders, who examined how Hong Kong’s legal, financial and professional services can help enterprises expand overseas through Hong Kong. Tomorrow’s Thematic Breakout Session, Chinese Mainland Enterprises Going Global: Driving Mutual Growth Across Belt and Road Economies, will begin with welcome remarks by Algernon Yau, Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development of the HKSAR, followed by a panel discussion, sharing practical insights on expanding businesses into overseas markets. Beyond the Thematic Breakout Sessions, the Summit offers comprehensive support for enterprises seeking international expansion through newly introduced initiatives, including the GoGlobal Connect Zone, GoGlobal-themed roundtable discussions, deal-making sessions for global investment projects, and the GoGlobal Business Study Mission, fully leveraging Hong Kong’s role as the preferred platform for enterprises going global. Building on Hong Kong’s recent progress in cultivating emerging markets such as Central Asia and the Middle East, this year’s Summit features a dedicated Central Asia Chapter and a Middle East Chapter, focusing on investment opportunities and development potential in these markets, driving cross-regional cooperation and project implementation. During the first day of the Signature Projects Session, Bakhtiyar Mukhametkaliyev, Vice Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and Dr Bayan Konirbayev, Chief Digital & AI Officer of Alatau City Authority, presented major development projects including Alatau City and the Data Center Valley, showcasing opportunities across innovation and technology, smart city development, infrastructure and professional services. The Project Investment Sessions over the next two days will respectively explore the investment opportunities arising from development projects in Central Asia and the Middle East. In addition, new Central Asia and Middle East Zones have been established in the exhibition area, bringing together consulates, organisations and business representatives from the respective regions to showcase investment projects and commercial opportunities. Project matching creates a platform for cooperation while exhibition zones connect global business opportunities The Summit fosters cross-regional partnerships among enterprises, investors and professional service providers through investment project presentations, business matching and exhibition platforms. The Summit continues to feature the Project Investment Sessions, Belt and Road Summit Deal-Making and Exhibition Zone, covering more than 300 investment projects and facilitating over 800 one-to-one business matching meetings, helping participants uncover investment and collaboration opportunities. The Project Investment Sessions continue to focus on key areas including energy, natural resources and public utilities, urban development, transport and logistics infrastructure, and innovation and technology. A new session, New Market Focus: The Middle East, Africa and Latin America will showcase the investment potential and development prospects of different markets. The Belt and Road Summit Deal-Making takes place during the Summit and will be extended online to 14 and 15 September, helping participants connect with potential partners from around the world through one-on-one business matching to further facilitate project implementation. The Exhibition Zone brings together more than 120 exhibitors across multiple thematic zones, including the Hong Kong Zone, Global Investment Zone, Chinese Mainland Zone, ASEAN Zone, as well as the newly established University Zone, GreenTech Zone, GoGlobal Connect Zone, Central Asia Zone and Middle East Zone, comprehensively showcasing investment opportunities, innovative technology, and professional service solutions from diverse markets. Among the highlights, the University Zone brings together local institutions to showcase Hong Kong’s strengths in research, innovative and talent development. The GreenTech Zone focuses on innovative applications in artificial intelligence, green technology, and smart city solutions, fostering collaboration among technology companies, investors and industry stakeholders. Meanwhile, the GoGlobal Connect Zone gathers professional service providers in legal, accounting, finance, risk management, and consultancy fields to provide practical support for enterprises expanding overseas. Returning this year, the Chinese Mainland Zone and the ASEAN Zone spotlight high-potential investment projects and business opportunities, promoting cross-border exchanges and collaboration. The 11th Belt and Road Summit is supported by a strong line-up of partners and sponsors. China International Capital Corporation Limited serves as Strategic Partner, while Bank of China (Hong Kong) is the Banking Partner. Other key supporters include Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) as the Cross-border Business Partner, the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited as the Global Connectivity Partner, Huatai International Financial Holdings Company Limited as the Innovative Finance Partner, International Financial Centre of Oman as Diamond Sponsor, and CCB International (Holdings) Limited and China Mobile International Limited as Platinum Sponsors. Unlocking opportunities at the ASEAN Market Day held concurrently during the Belt and Road Week The Belt and Road Summit is one of the key flagship events of Belt and Road Week. Belt and Road Week features a series of activities related to the Belt and Road Initiative. With representatives of ASEAN member states coming to Hong Kong to participate in the Summit, the HKTDC will introduce a new flagship event, ASEAN Market Day, which will be held on the afternoon of 10 September. The event will feature business leaders and industry experts with extensive experience in the ASEAN market, including Anthony Lam, Group CEO and Vice-Chairman, Golden Resources Development International Limited; Dr Brian Li, Vice Chairman and Executive Vice President, Gold Peak Technology Group Limited; Clara Chan, Chief Executive Officer, Lee Kee Group; Yu Wing Keung, Managing Director, Novostal Limited and Vice President, Thai-Hong Kong Trade Association; and Aero Wong, Deputy General Manager, Commercial Banking Department, Bank of China (Hong Kong) Ltd. They will share practical insights on expanding into ASEAN markets and highlight business opportunities across the region, helping Hong Kong companies, particularly SMEs, gain a deeper understanding of market trends and grow their presence in ASEAN. Following the session, participants will be arranged to visit the ASEAN Zone at the Summit and take part in consultation sessions with representatives from the HKTDC’s offices in ASEAN and various ASEAN Consulates General and associations to exchange views, connect with potential partners and gain a deeper understanding of development opportunities in ASEAN markets. The Belt and Road Global Forum Annual Roundtable will be held on the morning of 11 September, bringing together Hong Kong, Chinese Mainland and international organisations and associations to share information, deepen exchanges and explore new opportunities for multilateral cooperation. The 11th Belt and Road Summit Date 9 to 10 September 2026 Venue Hall 5B-E, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre Websites Belt and Road Summit: https://www.beltandroadsummit.com/conference/bnr/en Programme: https://www.beltandroadsummit.com/conference/bnr/en/programme Speaker list: https://www.beltandroadsummit.com/conference/bnr/en/speaker Photo download: https://bit.ly/4cC23FI The Keynote Luncheon featured welcome remarks by Paul Chan, Financial Secretary of the HKSAR, and opening remarks by Wang Shuguang, Vice Chairman of the Board, President and Member of the Management Committee of China International Capital Corporation Limited. Dr Kao Kim Hourn, Secretary-General of ASEAN, delivered the keynote speech. As part of the Summit’s newly launched GoGlobal Chapter, the thematic breakout session, Hong Kong: Super Connector・World-class Springboard – Professional Services Empowering Global Expansion, was co-organised by the HKTDC and the Department of Justice of the HKSAR Government. Paul Lam, Secretary for Justice of the HKSAR Government, delivered welcome remarks, followed by a keynote address by Umiraliyev Zhandos Zhanibekovich, First Deputy Prosecutor General of Kazakhstan. Media Enquiries Yuan Tung Financial Relations: Louise SongTel: (852) 3428 5691Email: [email protected] Tiffany LeungTel: (852) 3428 2361Email: [email protected] Fung WongTel: (852) 3428 3122Email: [email protected] HKTDC’s Communications & Public Affairs Department: Navin LawTel: (852) 2584 4525Email: [email protected] Serena CheungTel: (852) 2584 4572Email: [email protected] Winnie KanTel: (852) 2584 4055Email: [email protected] HKTDC Media Room: https://mediaroom.hktdc.com/en About HKTDC The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) celebrates its 60th anniversary this year. The HKTDC is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With over 50 offices globally, including 13 in the Chinese Mainland, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via trade publications, research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus.
- GMG Announces Long Life Battery Cycling DataBRISBANE, AUS, Sept 9, 2026 - Graphene Manufacturing Group Ltd. (TSXV: GMG) (OTCQX: GMGMF) ("GMG" or the "Company") is pleased to provide the latest progress update on the next generation graphene battery technology being developed by GMG under a Joint Development Agreement with Rio Tinto, one of the world's largest metals and mining groups, and with the support of the Battery Innovation Center of Indiana ("BIC") in the United States of America. GMG is pleased to share the following cycling data of GMG's fast charging G®CELLS (1 Ah cells with 6 minute charging) as seen in Figure 1, with voltage and capacity graphs shown in Figure 2. This data was collected by the BIC on cells that were made by the BIC with materials that were developed, manufactured and supplied by GMG in its Brisbane Battery Development Centre. Figure 1 shows that G®CELLS have cycled with no performance reduction after 489 cycles, as at September 4th 2026, despite being charged and discharged within 6 minutes for each cycle. Figure 1 also shows the performance of a well-known Lithium Titanate Oxide (LTO) battery which, when charged under the same cycling profile, degraded to 86% of original capacity (near the 80% state of charge which is typically the declared end of life of a cell) within 64 cycles. The G®CELLS have effectively lasted over seven times longer when cycling with the same testing. Figure 1: GMG G® CELLS and LTO Cycling data with no degradation or performance reduction after 489 cycles with 10C 6 minutes charge and 10C 6 minutes discharge To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/8082/313606_gmgfig1.jpg Figure 2 shows very flat voltage and capacity curves with little change of voltage during ~80% of the discharge cycle, especially when compared to the LTO cells. The G®CELLS constant voltage during a large percentage of discharge time is a valuable battery parameter to support easier to control constant power discharge. Figure 2: Charge Discharge Characteristics of GMG G® CELLS and LTO Cell To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/8082/313606_gmgfig2.jpg The battery performance data for measured energy density, temperature and resistance for each of these cells achieved is seen in Figure 3. While the energy density is lower than previously reported, this is unoptimized and the Company believes it can bring this energy density back up to around 50 Wh/kg (10 C charge rate) after further optimisation is done after initial testing. The very low resistance of the G®CELLS of ~ 0.005 Ohms (5 mOhms) allowed for a very low temperature increase of 4o C above ambient despite charging at very high speeds – as compared to the LTO cells resistance of up to 0.030 Ohms (30 mOhms) which increased by 19oC above ambient during testing. Charging/Discharging & Type of CellsEnergy Density (Wh/kg)Temperature (deg C) – Ambient: 25 deg CResistance (Ohm) 10 C / 10 C – G® CELLS39290.005 10 C / 10 C - LTO3744up to 0.030 Figure 3: GMG G Cells and LTO measured performance data Bob Galyen, GMG Director and former Chief Technology Officer of CATL, commented: "The cycling stability we are seeing from these G®CELLS is genuinely exceptional. Sustaining zero measurable capacity fade past 489 cycles under a full 10C charge and 10C discharge regime, each cycle completed in six minutes, is a result that stands in stark contrast to the LTO benchmark cell, which is regarded as one of the most robust fast-charging chemistries on the market today and still degraded to end-of-life within 64 cycles under the same profile. The very low internal resistance of around 5 mOhms, and the resulting 4 degree temperature rise above ambient, tells me GMG's material science is translating into real, measurable cell-level performance rather than just laboratory promise. Having built and scaled battery manufacturing for the world's largest lithium-ion producer, I know how rare it is to see this combination of fast-charge durability and thermal control this early in a cell's development. There is clear further work ahead on some of the energy density optimisation and further scaling of the cell size, but the fundamentals being demonstrated here are the right ones to be solving first." Craig Nicol, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of GMG, commented: "This data set from BIC is an important proof point for our graphene battery program. Fast charging is one of the biggest barriers to broader electric vehicle and energy storage adoption, and these results show G®CELLS can be repeatedly charged and discharged in six minutes with no measurable degradation after 489 cycles, well beyond where the comparable LTO cell reached end of life. We are also encouraged by the very low resistance and minimal temperature rise, which speak directly to the safety and thermal management advantages we believe graphene can bring to battery design. Energy density is an area we are continuing to optimise, and we are confident, based on the pathway BIC and our own team have identified, that we can lift this back towards 50 Wh/kg at a 10C charge rate as this program matures. I want to thank the team at BIC and our partners Rio Tinto, for their continued collaboration as we progress this technology along the roadmap." Jack Perkowski, Chairman of GMG, commented: "Battery development of this kind requires patient capital, disciplined engineering and world-class partners, and this update reflects progress on all three fronts. The fact that BIC, an organisation with a decade of experience and over 500 battery development projects behind it, is generating this kind of independently measured cycling data on cells built with GMG's graphene materials gives the Board real confidence in the direction of this program. Combined with the ongoing support of Rio, I believe GMG is building the right foundations to advance this technology toward commercial relevance, and the Board will continue to support management as they work through the optimisation steps ahead." Please see the following webpage for further details about the graphene batteries: https://graphenemg.com/graphene-products/gcells/. The G®CELLS are in pouch format - as seen in Figure 4. The launch video link for G®CELLS is shown in Figure 5. Figure 4: G Cell Pouch Cell Battery To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/8082/313606_gmgfig4.jpg Figure 5: G®CELLS Launch Video Launch video: https://youtu.be/pfHhh5-TLyU To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/8082/313606_76d5197784c8692d_004full.jpg About BIC: BIC is a collaborative initiative designed to incorporate leadership from renowned universities, government agencies, and commercial enterprises. BIC is a public-private partnership and a not-for-profit organization focusing on the rapid development, testing and commercialization of safe, reliable and lightweight energy storage systems for defense and commercial customers. BIC is a unique organization that has been leading battery cell development for world leading battery companies for over 10 years and has carried out over 500 battery development projects. About GMG GMG is an Australian based clean-technology company which develops, makes and sells energy saving and energy storage solutions, enabled by graphene manufactured via in house production process. GMG uses its own proprietary production process to decompose natural gas (i.e. methane) into its natural elements, carbon (as graphene), hydrogen and some residual hydrocarbon gases. This process produces high quality, low cost, scalable, 'tuneable' and low/no contaminant graphene suitable for use in clean-technology and other applications. The Company's present focus is to de-risk and develop commercial scale-up capabilities, and secure market applications. In the energy savings segment, GMG has initially focused on graphene enhanced heating, ventilation and air conditioning ("HVAC-R") coating (or energy-saving coating) which is now being marketed into other applications including electronic heat sinks, industrial process plants and data centres. Another product GMG has developed is the graphene lubricant additive focused on saving liquid fuels initially for diesel engines. In the energy storage segment, GMG is working collaboratively with financial support from the Australian Government to progress R&D and commercialization of GMG Graphene Batteries. GMG has also developed a graphene additive slurry that is aimed to improve the performance of lithium-ion batteries. GMG's 4 critical business objectives are: Produce Graphene and improve/scale cell production processes Build Revenue from Energy Savings Products Develop Next-Generation Battery Develop Supply Chain, Partners & Project Execution Capability For further information please contact: Craig Nicol, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director of the Company at [email protected], +61 415 445 223 Leo Karabelas at Focus Communications Investor Relations, [email protected], +1 647 689 6041 www.graphenemg.com Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release. Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This news release includes certain statements and information that may constitute forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking statements relate to future events or future performance and reflect the expectations or beliefs of management of the Company regarding future events. Generally, forward-looking statements and information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "intends", "expects" or "anticipates", or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "should", "would" or will "potentially" or "likely" occur. This information and these statements, referred to herein as "forward‐looking statements", are not historical facts, are made as of the date of this news release and include, without limitation, statements that GMG Graphene Batteries are safe and fast charging and that graphene can be used to increase their performance and cycle life, statements regarding the Company's ability to bring energy density back up to around 50 Wh/kg (10 C charge rate) after further optimisations, GMG's intentions to develop commercial scale-up capabilities, GMG's focus in the energy savings segment, GMG's intentions for the use of graphene lubricant additive on saving liquid fuels, expectations for R&D and commercialisation of Graphene Batteries, GMG's ability to improve the performance of lithium-ion batteries, statements attributed to Bob Galyen, Craig Nicol and Jack Perkowski regarding the significance of the BIC cycling data, the Company's technology, partnerships and commercial prospects, and the Company's four critical business objectives. Such forward-looking statements are based on a number of assumptions of management, including, without limitation, assumptions that GMG Graphene Batteries can be produced at lower cost, as to charging time, energy density, life cycle, safety, thermal runaway risk and the need for a thermal management system for, the speed and stability of charging, that GMG Graphene Batteries will progress to BTRL 7 and 8, that a range of global companies in a variety of industries will be interested in working with GMG, that the battery pack design will be plastic and offer weight, cost and complexity advantages to a metal case and increased energy density, that the service agreement with the BIC will enable the Company to optimize its cell design and battery manufacturing equipment, that the Company will be able to bring energy density back up to around 50 Wh/kg (10 C charge rate) as anticipated, and that the Company will be able to meet its overall timeline on the battery cell roadmap. Additionally, forward-looking information involves a variety of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual plans, intentions, activities, results, performance or achievements of GMG to be materially different from any future plans, intentions, activities, results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks include, without limitation: that GMG Graphene Batteries cannot be produced at lower cost, or any of the assumptions as to charging time, energy density, life cycle, scaling of the cell size, safety, thermal runaway risk and the need for a thermal management system for GMG Graphene Batteries cannot be achieved; that GMG Graphene Batteries do not offer expected speed and stability of charging; that GMG Graphene Batteries will not progress to BTRL 7 and 8; that a range of global companies in a variety of industries will not be interested in working with GMG; that the battery pack design will not be plastic and will not offer weight, cost and complexity advantages to a metal case and increased energy density; that the Company will not be able to optimize the electrochemical behaviour of the pouch cell through laboratory experimentation or at all; that the Company will not be able to bring energy density back up to around 50 Wh/kg (10 C charge rate) or at all; that the Company will not be able to meet its overall timeline on the battery cell roadmap; that the service agreement with the BIC will not enable the Company to optimize its cell design and battery manufacturing equipment; that further testing or larger-format cells will not replicate the cycling, resistance or temperature performance reported in this news release; that the Joint Development Agreement with Rio Tinto will not continue on the terms or timeline currently anticipated; GMG's operations could be adversely affected by possible future government legislation, policies and controls or by changes in applicable laws and regulations, or by the failure to obtain all necessary regulatory approvals; public health crises such as pandemics may adversely impact GMG's business and the ability of the Company to develop its products; the volatility of global capital markets; political instability; the failure of GMG to attract and retain skilled personnel; unexpected development and production challenges; GMG could face technology or software disruptions; unanticipated costs; risks relating to the extent and duration of the conflicts in Eastern Europe and the Middle East and their impact on global markets; that the Company will be unable to develop, market, and sell its products as currently anticipated; that the Company will be unsuccessful in identifying and engaging strategic partners; that the Company will be unable to acquire equipment to streamline its production process, or that the expansion of its production facilities will not result in the benefits currently expected; that companies currently working with GMG or parties that have entered into NDA arrangements with the Company will not be interested in purchasing the Company's products; that GMG's products may not perform as anticipated or deliver the expected commercial benefits; that GMG's proprietary production processes may not provide an alternative to traditional graphite supply chains; that the Company will be unable to grow its sales or revenues as anticipated; that third-party market data and industry projections will not be accurate as presented; and the risk factors set out under the heading "Risk Factors" in the Company's annual information form dated November 04, 2025 available for review on the Company's profile at www.sedarplus.ca. Although management of the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements or forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements and forward-looking information. Readers are cautioned that reliance on such information may not be appropriate for other purposes. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statement, forward-looking information or financial outlook that is incorporated by reference herein, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.
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- Toronto Stock Exchange Announces the 2026 TSX30, Recognizing the Companies Scaling into Global LeadersToronto, Ontario--(ACN Newswire - September 9, 2026) - Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) today announced the 2026 TSX30®, an annual ranking of the 30 top-performing companies based on three-year dividend-adjusted share price performance. The 2026 list delivered the strongest average returns since the program launched in 2019, with 785% average dividend-adjusted share price appreciation over three years-nearly double the 431% achieved by the 2025 TSX30. Collectively, the 2026 TSX30 companies represent $252.6 billion in total market capitalization, having added $225.7 billion in market value over three years. Topping the list for the second consecutive year is Celestica Inc. (TSX: CLS), a technology company providing critical data centre infrastructure for AI, cloud, and hybrid cloud products and services, with a 2,590% dividend-adjusted share price increase over three years. Over the same period, Celestica's market capitalization increased from $1.9 billion to $59.5 billion (as at June 30, 2026), demonstrating how rapidly a Canadian company can scale into a major global market player. Celestica also joined the S&P/TSX 60 Index* during the three-year period covered by this year's TSX30. Beyond the record returns, this year's TSX30 tells a broader story of company-building in Canada, exemplifying how high-growth companies can successfully scale into larger, globally competitive companies. Four distinct sectors are represented among the top five companies, reflecting the diversity of Canada's public markets and the emergence of companies competing in important areas of the global economy, from critical minerals and advanced technology to energy and industrial capacity. "Just as nation-building is a priority for Canada, company-building must also be a national priority," said Loui Anastasopoulos, CEO, Toronto Stock Exchange. "The 2026 TSX30 demonstrates the potential of Canadian companies to grow, scale and compete with the best in the world. Half of this year's top performers are graduates of TSX Venture Exchange, a powerful example of how Canada's capital markets can help build the next generation of Canadian champions and support them as they grow into globally competitive companies." "Being recognized at the top of the TSX30 for a second consecutive year reflects the strength of our strategy, our team's execution and the trust our customers place in Celestica," said Rob Mionis, Chair and Chief Executive Officer, Celestica. "We continue to scale our business by enabling critical AI data center infrastructure and advancing technologies in high-growth markets. This recognition is a testament to our people, our capabilities and our continued focus on delivering value for our customers and shareholders." TSXV-to-TSX pipeline helps build the next generation of global leaders This year's results demonstrate the strength of Canada's distinctive two-tiered public market ecosystem. Half of the companies on the 2026 TSX30 are graduates of TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV), the highest number of TSXV graduates featured in a TSX30 ranking since the program's inception. The 15 graduates span mining, energy, technology and industrial sectors, including 11 of the 18 mining companies and both oil & gas companies on the list. Mining representation broadens across precious metals and critical minerals Mining companies account for 60% of the 2026 TSX30-18 of 30 companies-the highest number of mining companies in a TSX30 ranking, and up from 57% last year. Gold companies remain strongly represented amid continued economic and geopolitical uncertainty, with Montage Gold Corp. (TSX: MAU) ranking second in the 2026 ranking with a 2,502% three-year dividend-adjusted share price appreciation. Beyond gold, this year's mining cohort is also more diversified than in 2025, with four companies focused on silver, three on copper and one on rare earths, underscoring the sector's depth and Canada's role in securing strategic supply chains. Critical mineral developers include Faraday Copper Corp. (TSX: FDY, +688%), Perpetua Resources Corp. (TSX: PPTA, +507%), Aclara Resources Inc. (TSX: ARA, +587%), and Trilogy Metals Inc. (TSX: TMQ, +570%). Technology companies represented across AI, space, aerospace and digital infrastructure Five technology companies are represented on the 2026 TSX30. Together, they added $85.3 billion in market capitalization over three years, the second-largest contribution of any sector featured in the 2026 ranking. These companies delivered an average three-year dividend-adjusted share price return of 981%. Alongside Celestica, the featured technology companies highlight how TSX-listed companies across space, aerospace, defence and digital infrastructure can grow. MDA Space Ltd. (TSX: MDA) delivered a 617% return, alongside Hut 8 Corp. (TSX: HUT, +645%), Firan Technology Group Corporation (TSX: FTG, +577%) and Telesat Corporation (TSX: TSAT, +475%). International energy growth and infrastructure investment drive returns Oil & Gas returns to the TSX30 in 2026, representing two of the 30 companies after being absent from last year's ranking. Tenaz Energy Corp. (TSX: TNZ, +1,463%) and Valeura Energy Inc. (TSX: VLE, +471%) added a combined $2.3 billion in market value over three years. Both have pursued growth through international assets, reflecting how Canadian-listed energy companies have the potential to increase their global footprint. Industrial companies also delivered strong performance amid increased investment in essential infrastructure and grid electrification. Hammond Power Solutions Inc. (TSX: HPS.A, +625%), Bird Construction Inc. (TSX: BDT, +738%) and CES Energy Solutions Corp. (TSX: CEU, +570%) together added $8.7 billion in market capitalization over three years. Elsewhere on the ranking, specialty materials producer 5N Plus Inc. (TSX: VNP, +1,243%) returned to the top five this year, while senior housing operator Extendicare Inc. (TSX: EXE, +466%) marked the Real Estate sector's first return to the TSX30 since 2019. Additional highlights from the 2026 ranking: Domestic roots with global reach: 26 of the 30 ranked firms (87%) are headquartered in Canada, with Ontario (15) and British Columbia (7) together accounting for 73% of the list. Scaling into major market indices: 14 TSX30 companies joined the S&P/TSX Composite Index during the three-year period covered by this year's ranking. Two-thirds of TSX30 companies are included in either the S&P/TSX Composite Index* or S&P/TSX 60 Index, reflecting the scale achieved by many of this year's top performers. Sustained performance: Half of the companies on the 2026 TSX30 are returning honourees, including six multi-year honourees: Celestica Inc. (TSX: CLS), Bird Construction Inc. (TSX: BDT), Hammond Power Solutions Inc. (TSX: HPS.A,), Lundin Gold Inc. (TSX: LUG), Trilogy Metals Inc. (TSX: TMQ) and DPM Metals Inc. (TSX: DPM). For detailed results and further information about the ranking methodology, visit tsx.com/tsx30. The 2026 TSX30 ranking RankingCompany NameTickerThree-Year Dividend-Adjusted Share Price Performance 1Celestica Inc.CLS2590% 2Montage Gold Corp.MAU2502% 3Tenaz Energy Corp.TNZ1463% 45N Plus Inc.VNP1243% 5Avino Silver & Gold Mines Ltd.ASM958% 6Discovery Mining Ltd.DSV934% 7AbraSilver Resource Corp.ABRA904% 8G Mining Ventures Corp.GMIN853% 9Bird Construction Inc.BDT738% 10Faraday Copper Corp.FDY688% 11Andean Precious Metals Corp.APM666% 12Hut 8 Corp.HUT645% 13Hammond Power Solutions Inc.HPS.A625% 14MDA Space Ltd.MDA617% 15Aclara Resources Inc.ARA587% 16Firan Technology Group CorporationFTG577% 17Trilogy Metals Inc.TMQ570% 18CES Energy Solutions Corp.CEU570% 19Aris Mining CorporationARIS563% 20IAMGold CorporationIMG541% 21Perpetua Resources Corp.PPTA507% 22Skeena Resources LimitedSKE492% 23Lundin Gold Inc.LUG484% 24Americas Gold and Silver CorporationUSA477% 25Telesat CorporationTSAT475% 26Valeura Energy Inc.VLE471% 27Extendicare Inc.EXE466% 28Kinross Gold CorporationK452% 29DPM Metals Inc.DPM449% 30Hudbay Minerals Inc.HBM430% Source: All data is sourced from TSX/TSXV Market Intelligence Group analysis. 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- GMG Launches Asia Pacific Sales TeamBrisbane, Queensland--(ACN Newswire - September 8, 2026) - Graphene Manufacturing Group Ltd. (TSXV: GMG) (OTCQX: GMGMF) ("GMG" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the launch of the GMG Asia Pacific Sales Team which has been performing business development in their various country markets since early 2026. The GMG Asia Pacific Sales Team is initially based in India, South Korea, and the Japan and Singapore, in addition to the team in Australia, as seen in Figure 1. Figure 1: Photos of some of the GMG Asia Pacific Sales & Marketing Team including the teams (from left to right) Singapore, Japan, India, Korea and Australia. To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/8082/313340_figure1_gmg_550.jpg Craig Nicol, Founder, Managing Director and CEO of GMG, commented: "The launch of our dedicated Asia Pacific Sales Team marks an important step in GMG's global commercialisation strategy. Having spent much of my career building and leading sales and marketing teams across Asia Pacific, I understand firsthand the scale of opportunity these markets represent for graphene-enhanced thermal, lubricant and energy storage solutions. India, South Korea, Japan and South-East Asia are home to some of the world's largest and fastest-growing manufacturing, automotive, electronics and data-centre industries, and together with Australia and New Zealand they represent a natural extension of our go-to-market footprint. Our new team has already been engaging directly with customers and channel partners across the region since early 2026, and we are encouraged by the level of interest and early traction we are seeing. This regional build-out complements our recent production milestones, including the start-up of our Gen 2.0 graphene production plant, and positions GMG to convert growing global demand into commercial outcomes across some of the most important industrial economies in the world." Jack Perkowski, Chairman and Non-Executive Director of GMG, commented: "The Board is very pleased to see GMG take this next step in its international growth strategy. Establishing a dedicated presence in Asia Pacific is a logical and important move given the depth of industrial activity in these markets and their relevance to GMG's core product lines in thermal management, lubricants and energy storage. This is a region I know well from my own experience helping international companies establish and scale operations in Asia, and I am confident that GMG's new team will be well placed to build the relationships and market knowledge required to succeed there. The Board looks forward to updating shareholders on the team's progress as it builds out its pipeline across India, South Korea, Japan, South-East Asia, Australia and New Zealand." About GMG GMG is an Australian based clean-technology company which develops, makes and sells energy saving and energy storage solutions, enabled by graphene manufactured via in house production process. GMG uses its own proprietary production process to decompose natural gas (i.e. methane) into its natural elements, carbon (as graphene), hydrogen and some residual hydrocarbon gases. This process produces high quality, low cost, scalable, 'tuneable' and low/no contaminant graphene suitable for use in clean-technology and other applications. The Company's present focus is to de-risk and develop commercial scale-up capabilities, and secure market applications. In the energy savings segment, GMG has initially focused on graphene enhanced heating, ventilation and air conditioning ("HVAC-R") coating (or energy-saving coating) which is now being marketed into other applications including electronic heat sinks, industrial process plants and data centres. Another product GMG has developed is the graphene lubricant additive focused on saving liquid fuels initially for diesel engines. GMG is also developing a graphene coolant additive focused on energy saving for data centres and industrial cooling applications. In the energy storage segment, GMG and the University of Queensland are working collaboratively with financial support from the Australian Government to progress R&D and commercialization of GMG Graphene Batteries. GMG has also developed a graphene additive slurry that is aimed to improve the performance of lithium-ion batteries. GMG's 4 critical business objectives are: Produce Graphene and improve/scale cell production processes Build Revenue from Energy Savings Products Develop Next-Generation Battery Develop Supply Chain, Partners & Project Execution Capability For further information please contact: Craig Nicol, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director of the Company at [email protected], +61 415 445 223 Leo Karabelas at Focus Communications Investor Relations, [email protected], +1 647 689 6041 www.graphenemg.com Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release. Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This news release includes certain statements and information that may constitute forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking statements relate to future events or future performance and reflect the expectations or beliefs of management of the Company regarding future events. Generally, forward-looking statements and information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "intends", "expects" or "anticipates", or variations of such words and phrases, or statements that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "should", "would" or will "potentially" or "likely" occur. These statements, referred to herein as "forward-looking statements", are not historical facts, are made as of the date of this news release and include, without limitation, statements regarding: the Company's launch and continued operation of the GMG Asia Pacific Sales Team; the Team's business development activities and its ability to build relationships, market knowledge and sales pipeline in India, South Korea, Japan, South-East Asian, Australian and New Zealand markets; the size, growth and commercial opportunity represented by these markets for GMG's products, including THERMAL-XR®, G® LUBRICANT, G FLUID™ and graphene-based energy storage solutions; GMG's expectations regarding customer and channel partner interest and engagement in the Asia Pacific region; the Company's plans to expand its regional sales, marketing and business development presence and resourcing over time; the anticipated contribution of the Asia Pacific Sales Team to GMG's broader global commercialisation and revenue growth strategy; and GMG's intentions with respect to converting regional business development activity into commercial orders and revenue. Such forward-looking statements are based on a number of assumptions of management, including, without limitation, assumptions that: the Company's operational and strategic progress will continue; the GMG Asia Pacific Sales Team will be able to successfully identify, engage and convert customers and channel partners in its target markets; demand for GMG's products in India, South Korea, Japan, South-East Asia, Australia and New Zealand will develop in line with management's expectations; the Company will have sufficient management, financial and operational resources to support the Team's ongoing activities and any future expansion; general economic, business and market conditions in the region will remain stable and supportive of GMG's commercialisation efforts; the Company's cash position and business fundamentals remain strong; and no material adverse regulatory, trade or currency developments will impede the Team's business development activities. Additionally, forward-looking information involves a variety of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual plans, intentions, activities, results, performance or achievements of GMG to be materially different from any future plans, intentions, activities, results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks include, without limitation, fluctuations in the Company's share price that may increase the warrant liability; the risk that the GMG Asia Pacific Sales Team is unable to generate customer interest, sales pipeline or orders within the timeframe or at the scale currently anticipated; the risk that market adoption of GMG's products in Asia Pacific markets is slower or smaller than anticipated; competition from existing or new market participants in the region; risks associated with operating in multiple international jurisdictions, including differing regulatory, trade, customs and import requirements, language and cultural factors, and reliance on local distributors or partners; foreign exchange volatility affecting the cost or profitability of regional operations; failure to achieve operational or commercial milestones; inability to commercialise products; changes in accounting standards; adverse market conditions; and the risk factors set out under the heading "Risk Factors" in the Company's annual information form dated November 4, 2025 available for review on the Company's profile at www.sedarplus.ca. Although management of the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements or forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements and forward looking information. Readers are cautioned that reliance on such information may not be appropriate for other purposes. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statement, forward-looking information or financial outlook that are incorporated by reference herein, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.