Measures for the Administration of Third-Party Service Institutions

Article 1. For the purposes of regulating the conduct and management of third-party service institutions, maintaining trading order, protecting the lawful rights and interests of all trading parties, and promoting the sound development of the iron ore spot market, Beijing Iron Ore Trading Center Corporation (hereinafter referred to as "COREX") formulates these Measures in accordance with relevant policies and regulations, such as the "Measures for the Administration of Trading Venues in Beijing".

Article 2. Third-party service institutions refer to professional organizations that provide third-party services to COREX or its members to meet the business operation or management needs of COREX, including, but not limited to, technical service providers, settlement service providers, legal service providers, accounting service providers, and other relevant institutions.

Article 3. Third-party service institutions shall meet the following conditions:

1. Be legally established, possess the appropriate qualifications, and have the capacity to independently bear civil liability;

2. Possess the necessary professional personnel, professional capabilities, and essential equipment to provide relevant services;

3. Maintain good commercial reputation;

4. Have no record of serious violations of laws or regulations in the course of their business;

5. Comply with other conditions stipulated by laws, regulations, or COREX.

Article 4. COREX shall enter into a written agreement with third-party service institutions regarding cooperation, clearly defining the scope of cooperation and the rights and obligations of both parties.

Article 5. COREX shall periodically evaluate and screen third-party service institutions, and promptly terminate the cooperation with any institution that fails to meet the prescribed requirements.

Article 6. COREX shall terminate cooperation with a third-party service institution under any of the following circumstances:

1. Fail to perform its obligations as agreed, thereby harming the interests of COREX, members or related parties;

2. Engage in serious illegal or non-compliant activities;

3. Provide false information or materials and issue false reports, certification documents, or other documents intentionally;

4. Secure business in fraudulent manners, or through bribery, collusion, kickbacks, and other unfair competitive practices;

5. Violate any other conditions stipulated by laws, regulations, or agreements that warrant termination.

Article 7. COREX may provide suggestions to third-party service institutions for improving or refining their work.

Article 8. COREX reserves the right to interpret and revise these Measures.

Article 9. Both Chinese and English versions are valid. In case of any inconsistency, the Chinese version shall prevail.

第三方服务机构管理办法

第一条 为规范第三方服务机构的行为与管理，维护交易秩序，保护交易各方的合法权益，促进铁矿石现货市场健康发展，根据《北京市交易场所管理办法》等政策法规，北京铁矿石交易中心股份有限公司（以下简称“北铁中心”）制定本办法。

第二条 第三方服务机构是指为满足北铁中心业务运营或管理需要，为北铁中心或会员提供第三方服务的专业机构，包括但不限于技术服务机构、结算服务机构、法律服务机构、会计服务机构等。

第三条 第三方服务机构应符合下列条件：

1.依法设立，取得相应资质，具有独立承担民事责任的能力；

2.具有提供相应服务所必须的专业人员、专业能力、重要设备等；

3.具有良好的商业信誉；

4.经营活动中没有严重违法违规记录；

5.其他法律法规或北铁中心要求的条件。

第四条 北铁中心与第三方服务机构就合作事宜签订书面协议，明确合作内容、双方权利、义务等。

第五条 北铁中心定期对第三方服务机构进行评价筛选，针对不符合要求的第三方服务机构及时终止合作关系。

第六条 第三方服务机构有以下情形之一的北铁中心将与其终止合作：

1.未按约定履行义务损害北铁中心、会员或相关方权益的；

2.发生严重违法违规行为的；

3.故意提供虚假信息、资料，出具虚假报告、证明文件及其他文件的；

4.采取欺诈、贿赂、串通、回扣等不正当竞争手段承揽业务的；

5.其他法律法规规定或协议约定终止的情形。

第七条 北铁中心可以对第三方服务机构的工作提出完善或改进的建议。

第八条 本办法由北铁中心负责解释和修订。