PT QMB New Energy Materials is the operating entity of GEM, a publicly listed company founded in 2001 and headquartered in Shenzhen. The group operates as a world-leading waste recycling and new energy materials enterprise, structured around an urban mining business model. Its core activities span three technical domains: critical metal resource recovery, power battery recycling, and new energy battery material manufacturing. GEM recovers critical metals including nickel, cobalt, lithium, and tungsten from waste streams and manages the full life cycle of power batteries, positioning itself as a core supplier within the global new energy industry supply chain.
The company maintains a substantial operational footprint, employing nearly 10,000 people and holding net assets of 21.384 billion RMB. Its recycling infrastructure within China consists of 16 plants operating across 11 provinces. Internationally, the group has a geographic presence extending to South Africa, Indonesia, and South Korea, reflecting its integration into global supply chains for battery-grade materials.
GEM has been recognized as a leading enterprise in China's circular economy and ranks among the top 500 private enterprises in the country. The group's founding vision, branded as 'Green-Eco-Manufacture,' is anchored in the concept of 'limited resources, unlimited recycling.' Its business is positioned at the intersection of waste recycling, new energy, and the circular economy, serving the increasing demand for sustainably sourced battery materials.
