Summary of Tianqi Lithium's Conference Call Company Overview - **Company**: Tianqi Lithium - **Industry**: Lithium production and processing Key Points Production and Capacity - Tianqi Lithium expects Talisman lithium concentrate production to increase in 2026, primarily due to the capacity release of the CGP 3 project, with a projected ramp-up rate of approximately 60% [2][3] - The initial product quality and impurity levels may fluctuate, but products will be blended with others to meet customer specifications [2] - The company plans to secure half of Talisman's total output, with a production budget for Wenfei not exceeding 1.8 million tons in 2026 [2][5] - The Kunana plant is still ramping up and is unlikely to reach full production by the end of 2026 [2][8] Market Dynamics - The company has not discussed adjustments to lithium concentrate pricing mechanisms with joint venture partners like Albemarle, and Albemarle's procurement volume may fall below the upper limit of 950,000 tons [2][5] - Other Australian projects that are currently inactive may consider resuming production if lithium prices stabilize above $1,200 per ton for 3-6 months [6] Supply Chain and Inventory - Domestic factories and the new lithium hydroxide plant in Suzhou are operating smoothly, with tight inventory levels [2][7] - The company anticipates further expansion plans to meet market demand and ensure supply chain stability [7] Environmental and Regulatory Challenges - The Yajiang Cuola project faces strict environmental regulations and local government restrictions, with unclear timelines and budgets for construction [4][10] - The estimated total expenditure for the project is between 2-3 billion RMB [10] Strategic Initiatives - Tianqi Lithium has a long-term contract order ratio of about 70%, with pricing based on ASM prices and adjustments for spot orders according to market conditions [4][17] - The company is actively involved in solid-state battery materials and plans to establish a research and innovation center in Hong Kong [4][24] Financial Outlook - The company has a positive outlook on capital expenditures for 2026, maintaining an open attitude unless faced with significant losses or liquidity issues [20][21] - Tianqi Lithium is focusing on expanding capacity while controlling costs, although it acknowledges limited room for cost reduction [23] Future Prospects - The company is optimistic about the lithium price trend and suggests that investors pay attention to the investment opportunities arising from this market dynamic [25] Legal Matters - Tianqi Lithium is involved in an administrative lawsuit with the Chilean Financial Management Authority regarding SQM's transactions, which could impact future operations [11] Resource Acquisition Strategy - The company remains cautious about new resource acquisitions, evaluating hundreds of projects annually but facing challenges due to high valuations and geopolitical risks [12][14] Production from Other Projects - The Zabuye Salt Lake project, in which Tianqi holds a 20% stake, is producing several thousand tons of lithium carbonate annually, with plans for expansion [15] Conclusion - Tianqi Lithium is positioned to benefit from rising lithium prices and is focused on expanding production capacity while navigating environmental challenges and strategic partnerships [25]

Group 1: Report Industry Investment Rating - No relevant content provided Group 2: Core Viewpoints of the Report - In 2026, due to high - speed consumption growth, lithium carbonate is expected to shift from an oversupply situation to a tight - balance pattern. The smooth release of supply is likely under high - profit conditions, and attention should be paid to the actual realization of consumption [4][55]. - If the consumption end exceeds expectations and the supply end encounters force majeure, the short - term supply - demand may be tight. There is a high possibility of inventory accumulation in the first half of next year. If consumption fails to meet expectations, the price may correct and return to the cost - pricing model. If consumption continues to exceed expectations and supply - side production falls short of expectations in the second half of the year, the lithium carbonate price is expected to strengthen further [4][55]. - It is expected that the lithium carbonate futures price will range from 80,000 to 150,000 yuan per ton in 2026. As the overall industry oversupply narrows, the price center may rise, and the overall fluctuation range remains large [4][55]. Group 3: Summary by Directory Chapter 1: Review of Lithium Carbonate Trends in 2025 - In 2025, lithium carbonate first declined and then rose. Before the mid - year, the price hit a low of 58,000 yuan per ton. After the mid - year, with the "anti - involution" policy and unexpected demand growth, the price accelerated upwards and reached 120,000 yuan per ton at the end of the year [7]. - From March to May, after the Spring Festival, the resumption of production at the Jiaxiaowo Mine, the decline in overseas Australian ore guide costs, and weak consumption led to inventory accumulation and bottom - building of the futures price [7]. - From May to July, under the "anti - involution" background, policies from the State Council and the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology drove the futures price out of the bottom [8]. - In mid - and early August, the shutdown of the Jiaxiaowo Mine and the mining license issues of 8 mines in Jiangxi disturbed the market, causing the futures price to soar [8]. - From late August to mid - October, inventory gradually decreased, but high inventory suppressed the price, and trading sentiment faded [8]. - From late October to the end of the year, supply disruptions and a surge in energy - storage demand led to a significant shortage in supply - demand, and the futures price exceeded 120,000 yuan per ton [9]. Chapter 2: Outlook for the Domestic Macroeconomic Situation 2.1 The Beginning of the 15th Five - Year Plan: Stabilize Growth and Expand Domestic Demand - In 2026, economic growth will be emphasized more. Policy strength is expected to be between that after September 2024 and that from July 2025 to the present [15]. 2.2 Policy: Fiscal Policy as the Mainstay and Monetary Policy as a Supplement - Fiscal policy will continue to be "more proactive", with a deficit rate of about 4% and a deficit scale of about 5.9 trillion yuan. Special bond quotas are expected to be set at 4.5 - 5 trillion yuan. Fiscal policy will shift from "scale expansion" to "efficiency improvement" [17]. - Monetary policy will maintain a "moderately loose" tone but be more cautious in operation. There will be at least one round of reserve - requirement ratio cuts and interest - rate cuts in 2026, with a reserve - requirement ratio cut of 0.25 - 0.5 percentage points and an interest - rate cut of 10 - 20 BP [17]. 2.3 The Possibility of Spill - over Risks in the Real Estate Market Has Significantly Decreased - In 2025, there were no strong national real - estate policies. The change in policy statements may indicate a shift in policy priorities and a change in risk positioning for the real - estate market [21]. 2.4 The "Anti - Involution" Policy May Enter the Implementation Stage - The "anti - involution" policy may enter the implementation stage in 2026, but the public - opinion enthusiasm may decrease, and policies will have priorities [23]. Chapter 3: Sufficient Production Capacity, and the Rising Lithium Price Center Stimulates Supply Elasticity 3.1 Lithium Carbonate Production Capacity Remains Sufficient - In 2025, the overseas supply structure was significantly differentiated. Global lithium carbonate production - capacity layout is accelerating towards Western Australia, South America, and Africa. By the end of 2025, global lithium carbonate smelting capacity exceeded 2 million tons, with domestic capacity exceeding 1.5 million tons [25][26]. - In 2026, it is expected to be the last peak of this round of production - capacity expansion cycle, with new and upcoming projects having a total capacity of over 160,000 tons. Global lithium resource supply is expected to grow by about 30% [24]. 3.2 Slight Increase in Imports, with Significant Growth in Argentina This Year - In October 2025, China's lithium carbonate import volume was 23,800 tons, a month - on - month increase of 21.9% and a year - on - year increase of 3.0%. From January to October, the import volume was 196,900 tons, a year - on - year increase of 4.9%. Imports from Argentina increased significantly [32]. 3.3 The Continuous Growth of Domestic Production Is Mainly Driven by Spodumene - In October 2025, China's lithium carbonate production was 92,300 tons, a month - on - month increase of 5.7% and a year - on - year increase of 54.6%. From January to October, the cumulative output was 776,000 tons, a year - on - year increase of 43.2%. The main driving force for production growth was spodumene [35]. 3.4 The Growth Rate of Lithium Ore Imports Is Slow, while Domestic Ore Production Continues to Increase Significantly - In September 2025, China's lithium concentrate import volume was 521,000 tons, a month - on - month increase of 10.6% and a year - on - year increase of 38%. From January to September, the import volume was 4.37 million tons, a year - on - year increase of 3.4%. In October, China's lithium ore production was 20,050 tons LCE, a month - on - month increase of 0.5% and a year - on - year increase of 20.2% [37][38]. Chapter 4: Strong Consumption Expectations, Attention to Realization 4.1 Strong Domestic Consumption Demand, with a Faster Energy - Transition Pace than the Global Average - In 2025, China's total lithium carbonate consumption was about 520,000 tons LCE, accounting for 76% of global demand. The Yangtze River Delta, the Pearl River Delta, and the Chengdu - Chongqing Economic Circle were the main consumption areas [41]. - In the domestic lithium carbonate consumption structure in 2025, power batteries accounted for about 74%, and energy - storage accounted for 18%, indicating a faster energy - transition pace than the global average [42]. 4.2 Power Batteries Remain Dominant, and the Proportion of Energy - Storage Continues to Increase - In 2025, in the global lithium carbonate demand structure, power batteries remained dominant, but the proportion of energy - storage and other emerging fields continued to increase. The demand for lithium carbonate from power batteries decreased from 82% in 2023 to 78% in 2025, while the energy - storage proportion increased from 11% to 15% [45]. 4.3 Lithium Iron Phosphate Has Become the Main Source of Growth in Lithium Carbonate Consumption - In 2025, lithium iron phosphate accounted for 82% of the demand in the downstream material structure of lithium carbonate, becoming the main source of growth in lithium carbonate consumption. The demand proportion of ternary materials decreased to 13%, and the combined proportion of lithium manganate and lithium cobaltate was less than 5% [48]. Chapter 5: The Marginal Impact of Cost Reduction Weakens, and the Price Gradually Moves Away from the Bottom - The cost range of lithium carbonate is large. The cost of using salt - lake production is the lowest, at 30,000 - 50,000 yuan per ton. The cash cost of self - owned mine enterprises is 40,000 - 60,000 yuan per ton, and the cost of externally purchased ore is about 60,000 - 80,000 yuan per ton. The cost of the recycling end is the highest, about 100,000 - 200,000 yuan per ton [50]. - In 2026, the global lithium ore market is still in an oversupply situation, but the degree of oversupply has narrowed. The industry cycle is expected to shift from oversupply to tight - balance, and the price of lithium ore is unlikely to fall to the 2025 low [50]. Chapter 6: Outlook for the Lithium Carbonate Price Trend in 2026 - In 2026, due to high - speed consumption growth, lithium carbonate is expected to shift from an oversupply pattern to a tight - balance pattern. The smooth release of supply is likely under high - profit conditions. Attention should be paid to the actual realization of consumption [4][55]. - If consumption exceeds expectations and supply encounters force majeure, short - term supply - demand may be tight. There is a high possibility of inventory accumulation in the first half of the year. If consumption fails to meet expectations, the price may correct. If consumption continues to exceed expectations and supply - side production falls short of expectations in the second half of the year, the price is expected to strengthen [4][55]. - It is expected that the lithium carbonate futures price will range from 80,000 to 150,000 yuan per ton in 2026, with a rising price center and large fluctuations [4][55].

Core Viewpoint - The Ministry of Natural Resources reports significant achievements in China's mineral exploration strategy during the 14th Five-Year Plan, with a focus on key mineral types and the discovery of new large oil and gas fields [1] Group 1: Mineral Discovery Achievements - During the 14th Five-Year Plan, China discovered 10 large oil fields and 19 large gas fields, with substantial increases in uranium, copper, gold, lithium, and potassium salt resources [1] - The Dadonggou gold mine in Liaoning has a proven resource of 1,444.49 tons [1] Group 2: Future Plans and Regulations - In 2026, China will continue a new round of mineral exploration strategy actions and implement a special rectification for "circle but not explore" practices, cracking down on illegal mining of strategic mineral resources [1] - The 15th Five-Year Plan will focus on improving the coordination of exploration, production, supply, reserve, and sales of strategic mineral resources, enhancing safety risk monitoring and early warning systems [1] Group 3: Market Performance - Since the end of the New Year holiday, the non-ferrous metal sector has seen a significant rise, with the industry index increasing by 6.98% over two trading days [1] - 16 stocks, including Tianli Composite, Hunan Silver, and China Aluminum, have recorded cumulative gains of over 10% [1] - As of December 2025, the non-ferrous metal industry has seen a net financing inflow of 10.97 billion yuan, ranking fourth among all industries [1] - Major companies such as Zijin Mining, Ganfeng Lithium, Western Materials, China Uranium, Tianqi Lithium, and Xingye Silver Tin have each received net financing inflows exceeding 500 million yuan [1]

Group 1 - Tianqi Lithium Industries, Inc. experienced a 5% increase in stock price, reaching 59.85 CNY per share, with a trading volume of 4.035 billion CNY and a turnover rate of 4.65%, resulting in a total market capitalization of 98.226 billion CNY [1] - The company, established on October 16, 1995, and listed on August 31, 2010, is located in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, and specializes in the production and sales of lithium concentrate products and lithium compounds and their derivatives [1] - The revenue composition of Tianqi Lithium is as follows: lithium compounds and derivatives account for 50.54%, lithium ore for 49.25%, and others for 0.21% [1] Group 2 - Huatai-PB Asset Management's Huatai-PB CSI 300 ETF (510300) is among the top ten circulating shareholders of Tianqi Lithium, having reduced its holdings by 816,800 shares to a total of 17.58 million shares, representing 1.07% of circulating shares [2] - The ETF has generated an estimated floating profit of approximately 50.1029 million CNY today [2] - The Huatai-PB CSI 300 ETF was established on May 4, 2012, with a current scale of 425.581 billion CNY, achieving a year-to-date return of 1.9% and a one-year return of 28.32% [2]

Group 1: Insurance Sector - The insurance sector continues to rise, with China Ping An (02318) up 5.17%, New China Life (01336) up 4.14%, China Life (02628) up 4.83%, and China Pacific Insurance (02601) up 3.29%. The National Financial Regulatory Administration reported that the insurance industry achieved a total premium income of 57,629 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 7.6% for the first 11 months of 2025 [1][2]. Group 2: Hydrogen Energy - Guofu Hydrogen Energy (02582) saw a rise of over 7.2% after announcing the delivery of a total of 424 sets of vehicle-mounted high-pressure hydrogen supply systems to clients, which will be used in fuel cell buses in Guangzhou [1]. Group 3: Coal Sector - Coal stocks collectively rose, with China Coal Energy (01898) up 4.33%, Yanzhou Coal Mining (01171) up 3.18%, and China Shenhua Energy (01088) up 2.31%. Since late November, port thermal coal prices have been on a downward trend, dropping from a high of 834 yuan/ton to a low of 670 yuan/ton, before rebounding on December 31, increasing by 8 yuan/ton to 678 yuan/ton [1]. Group 4: Solar Energy and AI - Junda Co., Ltd. (02865) increased by over 6.1% following a report from Guotai Junan that Elon Musk proposed a plan to deploy 100GW of solar AI satellites annually, driving demand for space photovoltaic technology [1]. Group 5: Lithium Mining - Lithium stocks were active, with Ganfeng Lithium (01772) up 4.22% and Tianqi Lithium (09696) up 2.85%. After breaking through the 130,000 yuan/ton mark, lithium carbonate futures surged over 8%, reaching a high of 137,760 yuan/ton [2]. Group 6: Real Estate Sector - Domestic real estate stocks continued to rise, with Beike-W (02423) up 3.44%, Longfor Group (00960) up 5.24%, China Jinmao (00817) up 5.34%, and China Resources Land (01109) up 3.64%. An article published in "Qiushi" magazine emphasized the need to improve and stabilize expectations in the real estate market [2]. Group 7: Baby Products - Different Group (06090) rebounded by over 34.99%. According to a report from China Merchants Securities, the company is positioned as a mid-to-high-end baby products brand with strong product development and channel expansion capabilities, targeting middle-class and high-net-worth consumers [3]. Group 8: Mining Sector - Zijin Mining (02899) rose nearly 6%, reaching a historical high. The company recently announced an annual profit forecast of 51 to 52 billion yuan, an increase of approximately 18.9 to 19.9 billion yuan compared to the previous year's profit of 32.051 billion yuan, representing a year-on-year growth of about 59% to 62% [3]. Group 9: U.S. Stock Market - The Dow Jones Industrial Average broke through 49,000 points, rising 1.3%, with major U.S. bank stocks reaching historical highs. Goldman Sachs (GS.US) rose 3.73%, JPMorgan Chase (JPM.US) rose 2.63%, and Morgan Stanley (MS.US) rose 2.55%. The U.S. ISM reported that the manufacturing PMI fell to 47.9 in December, below the expected 48.4 [4]. Group 10: Precious Metals - U.S. precious metal stocks collectively strengthened, with Hecla Mining (HL.US) up 4.56% and Barrick Gold (B.US) up 3.77%. Spot gold surged 2.5%, reclaiming the $4,400 mark, while spot silver rose 5%, surpassing $76 [4]. Group 11: AI and Technology - Datavault AI (DVLT.US) surged 42.57%, with a cumulative increase of 180% over three trading days after signing a procurement agreement with AP Global Holdings LLC for infrastructure and cybersecurity services [5]. Group 12: Bitcoin and Related Stocks - Bitcoin briefly reached the $93,000 mark, with related stocks rising, including Strategy (MSTR.US) up 4.81% and Coinbase (COIN.US) up 7.77% [6]. Group 13: Oil Sector - Oil stocks saw significant pre-market gains, with Chevron (CVX.US) up 5.1% and ConocoPhillips (COP.US) up 2.59%. Reports indicated that the U.S. had captured Venezuelan President Maduro through military action, leading to a strong performance in oil and gas services [7].

Group 1 - Hong Kong lithium mining stocks are showing active performance, with Ganfeng Lithium (01772.HK) rising by 4.13% to HKD 55.5 [1] - Tianqi Lithium (09696.HK) has increased by 3.04% to HKD 54.3 [1]

消息面上，继昨日突破13万元/吨关口后，碳酸锂期货今早再强势上行，主力LC2506合约大涨超8%，最 高见137760元/吨。国务院于2026年1月5日印发的《关于固体废物综合治理行动计划的通知》提出，推 动重有色金属矿采选一体化建设，促进尾矿就近充填回填，原则上不再批准建设无自建矿山、无配套尾 矿利用处置设施的选矿项目；推动重点行业固体废物产生量与综合消纳量逐步实现动态平衡。据期货日 报，有市场人士认为，该文件可能会对江西当前某些矿端产生一定影响。 智通财经APP获悉，锂矿股表现活跃，截至发稿，赣锋锂业(01772)涨4.13%，报55.5港元；天齐锂业 (09696)涨3.04%，报54.3港元。 ...

Group 1 - Lithium mining stocks are performing actively, with Ganfeng Lithium (002460)(01772) rising by 4.13% to HKD 55.5 and Tianqi Lithium (002466)(09696) increasing by 3.04% to HKD 54.3 [1] - Lithium carbonate futures have surged, with the main LC2506 contract increasing by over 8%, reaching a peak of CNY 137,760 per ton after breaking the CNY 130,000 per ton mark [1] - The State Council's notification on January 5, 2026, regarding the comprehensive management of solid waste emphasizes the integration of heavy non-ferrous metal mining and selection, which may impact certain mining operations in Jiangxi [1]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles highlights a significant rise in Hong Kong's non-ferrous metal stocks, driven by geopolitical tensions and supply constraints in the metals market [1][2] - Major companies such as China Daye Nonferrous Metals saw a nearly 7% increase, while Luoyang Molybdenum and Zhaojin Mining also experienced notable gains of 5.6% and over 4% respectively [2] - The recent military action by the U.S. against Venezuela has heightened market risk aversion, leading to a surge in gold prices, which reached $4,450 per ounce, and silver prices, which rose to $77 per ounce [1] Group 2 - The copper market is facing supply challenges due to worker strikes at mining sites, exacerbating an already tight supply situation, which has pushed London copper prices to a record high of over $13,090 per ton [1] - CITIC Securities' latest report indicates that the resource bull market is continuing due to renewed geopolitical conflicts, which are driving both risk-averse investments and central bank allocations towards gold [1] - Basic metals such as copper, aluminum, and nickel are experiencing supply contradictions, supporting price increases in these commodities [1]

Group 1 - The Hang Seng Index opened up by 0.59%, and the Hang Seng Tech Index rose by 0.79%, with active performance in insurance stocks, lithium mining stocks, and tech stocks [1] - Guotai Junan Securities believes that the current rise in Hong Kong stocks is supported by fundamentals, with signs of structural recovery in profitability starting from the second half of 2024, driven by stabilization in both domestic and external demand [1] - The weighting of new economy-related stocks in the Hang Seng Index has increased from 17% to nearly 50%, indicating a shift towards hard technology sectors such as AI applications, new energy, and semiconductors [1] Group 2 - Guolian Minsheng Securities forecasts that the domestic economy will experience a weak recovery in 2026, benefiting Hong Kong stocks, with an expected inflow of 630 billion to 1,050 billion HKD from southbound funds [2] - The performance of Hong Kong stocks during the New Year holiday is expected to influence the A-share market post-holiday, with a historical correlation coefficient of about 0.5 between the Hang Seng Index's performance during this period and the subsequent performance of the Shanghai Composite Index [2]