香港联交所最新资料显示，8月11日，小摩增持赣锋锂业（002460）(01772)361.0446万股，每股作价 32.836港元，总金额约为1.19亿港元。增持后最新持股数目约为3121.58万股，最新持股比例为7.73%。 ...

Core Insights - The top three companies with the highest short positions as of August 8 are WuXi AppTec (17.83%), CATL (14.76%), and COSCO Shipping Holdings (13.33%) [1][2] - The companies with the largest absolute increase in short positions are Hutchison China MediTech (2.12%), Yangtze Optical Fibre and Cable (1.78%), and Ming Yuan Cloud (1.77%) [1][2] - The companies with the largest absolute decrease in short positions are WuXi AppTec (-3.16%), BYD (-1.38%), and Hua Hong Semiconductor (-0.99%) [1][3] Top Short Positions - The top ten companies with the highest short positions include: - WuXi AppTec: 82.73 million shares, 17.83% - CATL: 23.01 million shares, 14.76% - COSCO Shipping Holdings: 384 million shares, 13.33% - Ganfeng Lithium: 53.76 million shares, 13.32% - Green Leaf Pharmaceutical: 503 million shares, 13.11% - Vanke: 280 million shares, 12.68% - Fuyao Glass: 55.51 million shares, 12.57% - Ping An Insurance: 908 million shares, 12.19% - MicroPort Medical: 22.2 million shares, 11.65% - Tigermed: 14.00 million shares, 11.38% [2] Increase in Short Positions - The companies with the largest increase in short positions are: - Hutchison China MediTech: increased from 3.36% to 5.48%, a change of 2.12% - Yangtze Optical Fibre and Cable: increased from 6.01% to 7.78%, a change of 1.78% - Ming Yuan Cloud: increased from 3.04% to 4.82%, a change of 1.77% - China Resources Medical: increased from 3.10% to 4.51%, a change of 1.41% - ZhongAn Online: increased from 6.56% to 7.55%, a change of 1.00% [2] Decrease in Short Positions - The companies with the largest decrease in short positions are: - WuXi AppTec: decreased from 20.99% to 17.83%, a change of -3.16% - BYD: decreased from 8.01% to 6.63%, a change of -1.38% - Hua Hong Semiconductor: decreased from 9.48% to 8.48%, a change of -0.99% - Shanghai Electric: decreased from 3.25% to 2.31%, a change of -0.94% - China National Pharmaceutical: decreased from 6.37% to 5.43%, a change of -0.94% [3][4]

Core Viewpoint - The establishment of Shenzhen Jianyuan Energy Technology Co., Ltd. marks a strategic move by Ganfeng Lithium to enhance its energy storage business, focusing on independent energy storage stations and virtual power plants [1][3]. Group 1: Company Establishment and Structure - Shenzhen Jianyuan Energy Technology Co., Ltd. has a registered capital of 130 million yuan and is wholly owned by Shenzhen Yichu Energy Technology Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Ganfeng Lithium [1][3]. - Shenzhen Yichu Energy Technology Co., Ltd. focuses on investing in and operating independent energy storage stations and is actively expanding into the virtual power plant sector [3]. Group 2: Market Trends and Growth - The independent energy storage market is entering a high-growth phase, with a doubling in the number of projects in the first half of the year, driven by the cancellation of mandatory energy storage requirements and the impending full coverage of the electricity spot market [3]. - Ganfeng Lithium aims to leverage the growth in the energy storage market as a key growth point for its lithium battery business, extending its operations to include energy storage systems and energy storage station construction [3][6]. Group 3: Project Developments and Investments - Shenzhen Yichu has signed over 30 independent shared energy storage station projects nationwide, with a total layout exceeding 18.1 GWh [5]. - Significant projects include a 400MW/800MWh independent shared energy storage station in Shanxi with an investment of approximately 1.2 billion yuan and another 400MW/1600MWh project with a total investment of 2 billion yuan, expected to generate annual revenue of 300 million yuan [5][6]. Group 4: Future Goals and Performance - The chairman of Shenzhen Yichu has set ambitious targets for the second half of the year, aiming to sign contracts for 30 GWh, commence construction on 20 GWh, and connect 10 GWh to the grid [6]. - By the end of 2024, Ganfeng Lithium's energy storage battery shipments reached 8,195.4 MWh, with energy storage business revenue exceeding 5 billion yuan, accounting for 15% of total revenue [6].

Core Viewpoint - Ganfeng Lithium announced a strategic partnership with Lithium Argentina AG to integrate Millennial Lithium Corp and develop lithium salt lake assets in Argentina's Pozuelos-Pastos Grandes basin [1][3]. Group 1 - Ganfeng International will hold 67% of Millennial's shares post-integration, while LAR will hold 33% [3]. - As part of the transaction, Ganfeng will provide financial support of up to $130 million to LAR for funding needs and project development [3].

Core Viewpoint - Ganfeng Lithium has announced a significant asset merger involving its subsidiaries, which is expected to enhance its operational capabilities in lithium projects located in Argentina [1][2]. Group 1: Company Developments - Ganfeng Lithium's wholly-owned subsidiary, GFL International, has acquired 100% ownership of the PPG project company and 14.89% of the PG project company, along with 35% of the Puna project company [1]. - Lithium Argentina holds 85.11% of the PG project company and 65% of the Puna project company, indicating a strong collaborative framework between the two companies [1]. - A framework agreement was established on August 12, 2025, to merge the interests and investments in the project companies into a joint venture, with GFL International holding 67% and Lithium Argentina holding 33% [1]. Group 2: Financial Arrangements - GFL International and Lithium Argentina are set to establish a new debt financing arrangement, which includes a financial support of $130 million to meet Lithium Argentina's funding needs for project development [2]. - A feasibility study is currently underway, targeting a maximum annual production capacity of 150,000 tons of lithium carbonate equivalent (LCE), to be developed in three phases of 50,000 tons each [2].

智通财经APP获悉，赣锋锂业(01772)涨超3%，截至发稿，涨2.45%，报33.44港元，成交额3.76亿港元。 消息面上，8月12日，赣锋锂业发布公告，截至本公告日期，公司的全资附属GFL International直接或间 接拥有PPG项目公司100%的所有权权益，该公司拥有并运营PPG项目，PG项目公司14.89%的所有权权 益，该公司拥有并运营PG项目，及Puna项目公司的35%，该公司拥有并运营Puna项目；Lithium Argentina直接或间接拥有PG项目公司85.11%的所有权权益，及Puna项目公司65%的所有权权益。这三 个项目彼此相邻，位于阿根廷萨尔塔省。 2025年8月12日，GFL International及Lithium Argentina订立框架协议，据此，双方决定通过持有 Millennial将其于项目公司及合并项目中的权益及投资合并为一家合资企业。由于资产合并，Millennial 将分别由GFL International及Lithium Argentina持有67%及33%。 关于资产合并，GFL International及Lithium Argentina应 ...

Core Insights - The report highlights significant changes in the Hong Kong Stock Connect holdings, with notable increases and decreases in ownership percentages for various companies [1][2]. Group 1: Increased Holdings - The companies with the largest increases in Hong Kong Stock Connect holdings include: - Hang Seng China Enterprises (02828) with an increase of 6.65%, bringing the total holding to 8.92% [2]. - Tracker Fund of Hong Kong (02800) with an increase of 2.53%, now at 4.89% [2]. - Southern Hang Seng Technology (03033) with an increase of 1.68%, totaling 60.17% [2]. - In the recent five trading days, the largest increases were seen in: - Derun Holdings (01709) with a 7.99% increase, now at 26.35% [3]. - Changfei Optical Fiber (06869) with a 5.86% increase, now at 55.28% [3]. - Chifeng Jilong Gold Mining (06693) with a 3.43% increase, now at 41.14% [3]. Group 2: Decreased Holdings - The companies with the largest decreases in Hong Kong Stock Connect holdings include: - Nanjing Panda Electronics (00553) with a decrease of 1.40%, now at 42.68% [2]. - Dongfang Electric (01072) with a decrease of 1.07%, now at 39.13% [2]. - Dongyang Sunshine Pharmaceutical (06887) with a decrease of 0.99%, now at 49.32% [2]. - In the recent five trading days, the largest decreases were noted in: - Kailai Pharmaceutical (06821) with a decrease of 5.31%, now at 46.07% [3]. - Dongyang Sunshine Pharmaceutical (06887) with a decrease of 3.72%, now at 49.32% [3]. - Ganfeng Lithium (01772) with a decrease of 2.58%, now at 33.34% [3]. Group 3: Long-term Trends - Over the past 20 days, the largest increases in holdings were observed in: - Changfei Optical Fiber (06869) with a 25.54% increase, now at 55.28% [4]. - Dongfang Electric (01072) with an 11.80% increase, now at 39.13% [4]. - The largest decreases over the same period were in: - Marco Digital Technology (01942) with a decrease of 9.72%, now at 42.63% [4]. - Longpan Technology (02465) with a decrease of 6.79%, now at 44.90% [4].

Core Viewpoint - Ganfeng Lithium is planning to integrate and develop lithium brine assets in Argentina through a joint venture with Lithium Argentina AG, aiming to enhance its resource supply chain amid a downturn in the lithium industry [1][3]. Group 1: Asset Integration - Ganfeng Lithium's subsidiary, Ganfeng International, will collaborate with LAR to integrate Millennial Lithium Corp, injecting three lithium brine assets into a joint venture called the PPGS lithium brine project [1][2]. - After the integration, Ganfeng International and LAR will hold 67% and 33% of Millennial, respectively, and will jointly manage the PPGS project, which aims for an annual production capacity of 150,000 tons of lithium carbonate equivalent (LCE) [2]. Group 2: Financial Support and Sales Agreement - As part of the transaction, Ganfeng Lithium may provide up to $130 million in financial support to LAR, secured by LAR's equity in the integrated Millennial [2]. - LAR will commit to an annual sales agreement, providing Ganfeng Lithium with 50% of its sales rights or 6,000 tons of LCE, whichever is lower [2]. Group 3: Industry Performance and Company Outlook - The lithium industry has entered a downturn, with Ganfeng Lithium experiencing significant revenue declines, reporting a 21.16% drop in revenue to 32.972 billion yuan and a 75.87% decrease in net profit to 4.947 billion yuan in 2023 [4]. - In 2025, Ganfeng Lithium anticipates a net loss of 300 million to 550 million yuan, a reduction in losses compared to the previous year [4][5]. - The company attributes its losses primarily to falling sales prices of lithium salts and lithium battery products, which have impacted overall performance [5]. Group 4: Industry Self-Regulation - The China Nonferrous Metals Industry Association's lithium division has called for self-regulation within the industry to prevent unhealthy competition and ensure a stable supply chain [6].

Core Viewpoint - Ganfeng Lithium is collaborating with LAR to establish a joint venture company, Millennial, to develop lithium brine assets in Argentina, specifically the Pozuelos-Pastos Grandes salt lake basin [1][2]. Group 1: Joint Venture and Asset Integration - Ganfeng Lithium's wholly-owned subsidiary, Ganfeng International, and LAR plan to integrate three lithium brine assets into Millennial: PPG, PG, and Puna salt lakes [1]. - After the integration, Ganfeng Lithium will hold 67% of Millennial, while LAR will hold 33% [1]. - The PG lithium brine project will see Ganfeng Lithium holding a 14.89% stake, while LAR will hold 85.11%. In the Puna project, Ganfeng Lithium will hold 35%, and LAR will hold 65% [1]. Group 2: Financial Support and Equity Structure - As part of the transaction, Ganfeng Lithium or Ganfeng International will provide LAR with financial support of up to $130 million, secured by LAR's equity in the integrated Millennial [1]. - The financial support is intended to assist LAR's funding needs, including the development of the integrated PPGS lithium brine project [1]. Group 3: Company Backgrounds - LAR is a newly registered lithium carbonate producer in Switzerland, primarily focused on lithium-ion batteries and electric vehicles, and is listed on both the Toronto Stock Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange [2]. - Millennial, a Dutch-registered company, specializes in investing, holding, developing, and operating lithium mining assets, with a registered capital of $378.1 million [2].

Group 1 - The recent news of the suspension of lithium mining by CATL has led to a significant increase in lithium carbonate futures prices, which in turn has caused a surge in the stock prices of domestic lithium mining companies, with Ganfeng Lithium's H-shares rising over 22% at one point this week [1] - Eight major dry-process lithium battery separator companies, including Xingyuan Material and Zhongxing New Material, have reached several agreements to combat industry overcapacity, including price discipline, scientific capacity release, and halting expansion [1] - According to Citic Securities' chief analyst Wu Weichen, the battery sector's performance is expected to exceed expectations due to improved supply and demand dynamics, with additional profit elasticity from lower raw material costs and increased operating rates anticipated by Q2 2025 [1] Group 2 - Wu Weichen expresses a strong outlook on the allocation value of China's core battery assets, highlighting that these assets have significant advantages over Japanese and Korean companies, and the valuation of Chinese battery assets is expected to rise further as more battery companies list H-shares [3]