16th Rare Earth Summit

Wayne Park
GM of Sales & Marketing
Lynas Rare Earths

Mr. Wayne Park was graduated from Hanyang University (BS engineering) & Sokang University (BAbusiness). He worked as sales manager at OCI from1988 to 1995. He worked as Managing Director Supply Chain & Sales at Solvay from 1996 to 2013. He worked as General Manager of Sales & Marketing at Lynas Rare Earths from 2014 till now.

James Lee
CEO
Green Resource Co., Ltd.

James Lee is the CEO of Green Resource Co., Ltd. His father has long engaged in the import andcirculation of rare earth. At present, he focuses on the research, development and manufacturing of rare earth application products, so he has certain knowledge of the rare earth market and rare earth products, and especially hashigh prediction and analysis ability of the Korean rare earth applicationproduct market. Today, he is still researching and developing rare earthapplication products in various industrial fields.

Xinge Yang
Deputy General Manager
Sichuan Wonaixi New Materials Technology Co., Ltd.

Mr. Xinge Yang owns the Master degree of Southwest Jiaotong University. He works as the Deputy General Manager of Sichuan Wonaixi New Materials Technology Co., Ltd. Mr. Yang joined Wonaixi in 2021, and was responsible for setting up the innovation and R&D platform of the company,. Hes uccessfully implemented the transformation of scientific and technological achievements and upgrading and optimization of the production process. He is mainly incharge of marketing and system construction now. He is a representative of the Tenth Congress of Sichuan Association of Science and Technology, a member of the Sixth Committee of Leshan Association of Science and Technology, and a member of Leshan Youth Federation.

Qunyi Liu
Director of Basic Mineral Strategy Research Office
Research Center for Strategy of Global Mineral Resources, CAGS

Qunyi Liu, Associate Researcher, current Director of Basic Mineral Strategy Research Office, Research Center for Strategy of Global Mineral Resources, Chinese Academy of Geological Sciences (CAGS) and China Geological Survey (CGS), mainly engaging in the study and research on resource allocation, industrial development, supply and demand of bulk minerals, including ferrous metals, non-ferrous metals and nonmetals in global and domestic markets, giving strategic recommendations and policy proposals to the state. He has led and participated in over 10 research projects, including geological survey project, NDRC strategic consulting project, State Reserve Bureau planning support project, Ministry of Science and Technology special project for international cooperation, Department of Natural Resources soft science program, etc. He also presided over multiple high-level strategic research reports on major national needs in recent years.

Melvin Hill
Vice President
GE Chaplin Inc.

Melvin joined GE Chaplin in 2015 to help manage and expand its growing rare earth business. He has over twelve years of experience in the rare earth space including nine years in physical trading and three years in market research. Melvin is a graduate of Wake Forest University, where he doubled majored in Economics and Mandarin. He completed a year of post-graduate study at the Harbin Institute of Technology where he focused on Mandarin Language studies and applied natural resource economics.

Established in 1987, GE Chaplin is a global specialty chemical and metal supplier with offices throughout the USA and in the Netherlands. GE Chaplin supplies rare earth products to a diverse set of downstream industries, including catalyst, magnetics, medical imaging, water treatment, glass, ceramics, and aerosp.

Ales Leben
Managing Directorfor Asia Business
Domel d. o. o.

Ales Leben is Bachelorof science electrical engineering. He worked in Domel d.o.o. for more year 19years and set their production company. He mainly focuses on sourcing magnetsand other components at present.

Sanjay Arya
General Manager
DK Metal World Limited

Born, raised, and educated in New Delhi, the vibrant capital of India, Sanjay Arya embarked on his professional journey with a general trading company. In 1993, driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, he ventured to India's commercial capital, Mumbai, to expand his business horizons.

In 1997, Arya joined a prominent Korean trading company, where he honed his expertise in international trade during a rewarding tenure of over five years stationed in Seoul, Korea. This enriching experience provided him with invaluable insights into global markets and refined his understanding of international business practices.

In 2005, driven by a shared vision and a long-standing friendship, Arya, alongside his esteemed associate Mr. Rajesh Gala, established his own company. With an impressive 33 years of experience in the dynamic world of metals and ferro alloys trading and processing, Arya has consistently demonstrated a keen understanding of market dynamics and a commitment to excellence.

Under Arya's astute leadership, the company has successfully diversified its operations, establishing a strong presence in the metal processing and plating industry. Through unwavering dedication and a focus on customer satisfaction, Arya has cultivated strong relationships with India's largest metal and steel industry majors, solidifying the company's position as a trusted and reliable supplier.

Beyond delivering exceptional products and services, Arya has actively contributed to the industry by providing valuable guidance to large consumers. His expertise in market analysis and his ability to streamline procurement processes have proven invaluable to clients navigating the complexities of the metals market.

Yan Guo
Deputy General Manager
NingBo NingGang Permanent Magnetic Materials Co.

Ms. Yan Guo owns the Master degree and titles of Senior Engineer and Senior Economist. With more than 20 years’ experiences in SmCo magnet industry, Ms. Yan Guo works as Party Branch Secretary and Deputy General Manager of NingBo NingGang Permanent Magnetic Materials Co. at present.

Xi Yu
General Manager，Senior Engineer
Ganzhou Fortune Electronics Co., Ltd.

Mr. Xi Yu was a representative of the tenth national session of China Association for Science and Technology (CAST). He is a member of the rare earth permanent magnetic levitation technics and application committee under the Chinese Society of Rare Earths; practice tutor for Master degree candidates of Ganjiang Innovation Academy under Chinese Academy of Sciences; Jiangxi Society of Rare Earths' board member and its rare earth application committee member; Vice Director of Jiangxi Rare Earth Permanent Magnetic Materials and Devices Engineering Research Center; and member of expert committee of Jiangxi Magnetic Levitation Technology Key Laboratory. Mr. Xi Yu presided over construction of 12 provincial and city level research projects including Jiangxi Provincial Enterprise Technology Center, Jiangxi Rare Earth Permanent Magnetic Materials and Devices Engineering Research Center, Jiangxi post-doctoral practice base, etc. He took part in over 20 special technical research plans, including solid waste resource application sector of the national 13th Five-year key research program, rare earth new material sector of the national 14th Five-year key research program, MIIT green manufacturing system integration program, etc. He participated in formulation and revision of seven various standards, and in development of 12 invention patents and writing of 17 published papers. He presided over designing and development of three national green products, two provincial-level new products and one provincial-level green technique.

Zhijian Wu
General Manager
Chengdu Galaxy Magnet Co. Ltd.

Mr. Zhijian Wu graduated from Chengdu University of Science and Technology (current name is Sichuan University) with the major of metal materials major in 1986. He used to be the director of the industrial mold branch of the state-owned 716 factory. As one of the founders of Chengdu Galaxy Magnet Co., Ltd, he was the Executive Vice General Manager of the company and now is the General Manager. He has profound attainments in the development, mass production, quality assurance and cost control of bonded NdFeB magnets and their components. He was awarded the First Prize of Sichuan Provincial Scientific and Technological Progress, and led the company to be honored with the title of National Manufacturing Individual Champion Demonstration Enterprise for several times in a row.

Donghong Nie
General Manager, Senior Engineer
Hunan Oriental Scandium Co., Ltd.

Donghong Nie was graduated from Hunan University with bachelor degree. He is senior engineer. He has been engaged in the production, development and operation of hydrometallurgical products (manganese, vanadium, indium, germanium, scandium, etc.) for many years. He is now the General Manager of Hunan Oriental Scandium Co., Ltd., the General Manager of Jiaozuo Rongjia Scandium-Vanadium Technology Co., Ltd, the General Manager of Yunnan Oriental Scandium New Material Co., Ltd, and the General Manager of Henan Oriental Scandium New Energy Material Technology Co., Ltd.

Main Honors and Achievements:

He was awarded Changsha City High-level Talent in 2024. He was awarded the Third Prize of Hunan Provincial Scientific and Technological Progress in 2008. He has 10 authorised invention patents and 26 utility models.

He overcame the technical bottleneck of extracting scandium oxide and vanadium pentoxide simultaneously from titanium dioxide waste liquid of chlorination method. He improved the titanium dioxide waste liquid extraction equipment and realized the short flow production of scandium oxide and vanadium electrolyte. He led the team to break through the technology of extracting scandium oxide from titanium dioxide waste liquid of sulfuric acid method for large-scale production. He led the team to be assessed as a national high-tech enterprise, a national speciality and new small giant enterprise, an enterprise technology centre in Hunan Province, a new material enterprise in Hunan Province, and a key enterprise in Hunan Industry's 20 emerging advantageous industry chain - new light alloy industry chain.