Group 1 - Solid-state battery concept stocks experienced a partial surge on October 30, with Penghui Energy hitting a 20% limit up [1] - XINWANDA saw an increase of over 11% [1] - Dazhong Mining also reached the limit up [1] Group 2 - Other companies such as Jiangte Electric, Huayou Cobalt, and Tianji Co. also experienced gains [1]

Group 1 - The A-share market is seeing a strong performance in iron ore concept stocks, with major companies like Dazhong Mining approaching the daily limit increase and Erdos rising over 5% [1]

Group 1 - The lithium mining sector is experiencing a surge, with major companies like Zhongmin Mining hitting the daily limit increase [1] - Other companies showing significant gains include Chuanheng Co., Dawi Co., Xinwangda, Chuaneng Power, and Tiantie Technology [1]

Group 1 - The steel sector experienced a significant rally at the beginning of trading, with major mining companies hitting their upper trading limits [1] - Zhongjin Mining reached its upper limit, indicating strong investor interest and confidence in the company [1] - Fangda Special Steel saw an increase of over 7%, reflecting positive market sentiment towards the company [1] Group 2 - Other companies such as Ordos, New Steel Co., and Liugang also experienced gains, suggesting a broader positive trend in the steel industry [1]

Report Title - The report is titled "Carbonate Lithium Daily Review 20251029: Beware of Price Reversals after Peaking" [1] Report Industry Investment Rating - No industry investment rating is provided in the report Core Viewpoints - The current supply and demand are both strong, with low inventory pressure upstream. The price is rising due to macro - improvement and warrant cancellation. However, production is continuously increasing, downstream inventory replenishment is slowing down, and the inflection point of power demand may be approaching. It is necessary to guard against price reversals after peaking. The trading strategy suggests shorting on rallies [2] Summary by Relevant Content 1. Market Data on October 28, 2025 - **Futures Prices**: The closing prices of near - month, consecutive - one, consecutive - two, consecutive - three contracts of carbonate lithium futures decreased compared to the previous day, with declines ranging from 260 to 340 yuan/ton. The closing price of the active contract decreased by 260 yuan/ton to 81640 yuan/ton [2] - **Trading Volume and Open Interest**: The trading volume of the active contract was 729307 lots, an increase of 214852 lots compared to the previous day. The open interest was 488803 lots, an increase of 5325 lots [2] - **Inventory**: The inventory was 27335 tons, a decrease of 404 tons compared to the previous day [2] - **Spreads**: The spread between near - month and consecutive - one contracts was - 680 yuan/ton, a decrease of 60 yuan/ton compared to the previous day. The spread between consecutive - one and consecutive - two contracts was 320 yuan/ton, an increase of 80 yuan/ton [2] - **Base Price**: The base price (SMM battery - grade carbonate lithium average price - carbonate lithium active contract closing price) was - 3140 yuan/ton, an increase of 2210 yuan/ton compared to the previous day [2] 2. Raw Material Prices - The prices of spodumene concentrate, lithium mica, and various lithium ores increased. For example, the average price of spodumene concentrate (6%, CIF China) was 925 US dollars/ton, an increase of 19 US dollars/ton compared to the previous day [2] 3. Lithium Product Prices - The average prices of battery - grade and industrial - grade carbonate lithium increased. The average price of battery - grade carbonate lithium was 78500 yuan/ton, an increase of 1950 yuan/ton compared to the previous day [2] - The average prices of different types of lithium hydroxide also increased slightly. The average price of battery - grade micro - powder lithium hydroxide was 79700 yuan/ton, an increase of 550 yuan/ton compared to the previous day [2] 4. Other Related Product Prices - The average price of hexafluorophosphate lithium (99.95% domestic) was 100500 yuan/ton, an increase of 3000 yuan/ton compared to the previous day [2] - The prices of some ternary precursors and materials increased slightly, and the prices of some cathode materials such as lithium iron phosphate also increased [2] 5. Inventory Data - The SMM carbonate lithium inventory decreased. The total inventory was 130366 tons, a decrease of 2292 tons compared to the previous week. Among them, the inventory of smelters decreased by 602 tons, the inventory of downstream decreased by 2460 tons, and the inventory of others increased by 770 tons [2] 6. Industry News - On October 28, Dazhong Mining announced that its wholly - owned subsidiary Liuzhou Chengtai Mining Investment Co., Ltd. obtained a 30 - year "Mining License" for the Hunan Jijiaoshan lithium mine. The lithium ore resource volume is 48987200 tons, equivalent to about 3.2443 million tons of carbonate equivalent. The open - pit mining scale is 20 million tons per year, which can produce 80000 tons of lithium carbonate per year [2] - Chile's lithium national strategy is advancing. The Chilean Ministry of Mining has submitted a decree to the Comptroller - General of the Republic, specifying the terms and conditions of CEOL contracts with several consortia, which will enable the development of a lithium project in the Quillagua Este area [2]

Core Insights - The metal zinc sector experienced a significant increase of 3.60%, ranking third among concept sectors, with 33 stocks rising, including major gains from Dazhong Mining, Huayu Mining, and CITIC Metal [1][2] Sector Performance - The top-performing concept sectors today included: - Hainan Free Trade Zone: +4.35% - BC Battery: +3.89% - Metal Zinc: +3.60% - Metal Lead: +3.56% - Graphite Electrode: +3.55% [2] Capital Flow - The metal zinc sector saw a net inflow of 1.75 billion yuan, with 24 stocks receiving net inflows, and 5 stocks exceeding 100 million yuan in net inflow. Zijin Mining led with a net inflow of 878 million yuan, followed by Shengtun Mining, Dazhong Mining, and Xingye Silver Tin [2][3] Stock Performance - Key stocks in the metal zinc sector included: - Dazhong Mining: +10.03%, net inflow ratio of 23.39% - Zijin Mining: +3.75%, net inflow ratio of 13.58% - Shengtun Mining: +6.35%, net inflow ratio of 12.11% [3][4] Declining Stocks - Notable declines were observed in: - Feinan Resources: -4.41% - Beijete: -3.10% - ST Jinglan: -2.25% [1][5]

Group 1 - The metal lead concept increased by 3.56%, ranking fourth among concept sectors, with 32 stocks rising, including Dazhong Mining which hit the daily limit, and Huayu Mining, Guocheng Mining, and Huaxi Nonferrous rising by 8.09%, 7.67%, and 6.74% respectively [1] - The metal lead concept sector saw a net inflow of 1.775 billion yuan, with 24 stocks receiving net inflows, and 5 stocks exceeding 100 million yuan in net inflow, led by Zijin Mining with a net inflow of 878 million yuan [2] - The top net inflow ratios were recorded by Dazhong Mining, China Metallurgical Group, and Zijin Mining at 23.39%, 15.78%, and 13.58% respectively [3] Group 2 - The leading stocks in the metal lead concept included Zijin Mining, Shengtun Mining, and Dazhong Mining, with respective daily price changes of 3.75%, 6.35%, and 10.03% [3] - Stocks with significant declines included Beijiete and Wisdom Agriculture, which fell by 3.10% and 2.08% respectively [1][5] - The overall market performance showed a mixed trend with various sectors experiencing both gains and losses, highlighting the volatility in the current market environment [2][5]

Core Viewpoint - The lithium mining and energy storage sectors have experienced significant stock price increases, driven by a recovery in the lithium carbonate market and strong demand for energy storage solutions [1][4][6]. Lithium Mining Sector - On October 29, lithium mining stocks surged, with major companies like Dazhong Mining and Chuaneng Power hitting their daily price limits. Other companies such as Shengxin Lithium Energy and Ganfeng Lithium also saw substantial gains [2][5]. - Dazhong Mining announced that its subsidiary obtained a mining license for the Hunan Jijieshan lithium mine, which has a resource volume of 48,987.2 million tons, equivalent to approximately 324.43 thousand tons of lithium carbonate [3]. - The mining license allows for an annual open-pit mining capacity of 20 million tons, which can produce 80 thousand tons of lithium carbonate per year, enhancing the company's profitability and sustainable development [3]. Energy Storage Sector - The energy storage sector also saw a collective surge, with nearly 30 related stocks hitting their daily limits or rising over 10%. Notably, Yangguang Power's stock increased by over 15%, reaching a historical high [5]. - The "14th Five-Year Plan" emphasizes the development of new energy storage, with projections indicating that energy storage will drive lithium battery demand growth exceeding 30% next year, presenting investment opportunities across materials, batteries, and integration [6][7]. - The National Development and Reform Commission and the National Energy Administration have set a target for new energy storage installations to reach over 180 million kilowatts by 2027, with an estimated direct investment of around 250 billion yuan [6]. Market Dynamics - The lithium carbonate market has shown signs of recovery, with the benchmark price rising to 78,400 yuan per ton, a 7.15% increase from earlier in the month. This price increase is supported by strong demand in the energy storage sector [4]. - Analysts predict that the supply-demand dynamics will remain tight, with expectations of continued price strength in the short term due to robust demand from the energy storage market [4][7]. - The current market sentiment is optimistic, with a cautious outlook on potential supply increases from lithium salt projects and high inventory levels in intermediate products [4].

Market Overview - The A-share market experienced a significant surge, with the Shanghai Composite Index stabilizing above 4000 points, the Shenzhen Component Index rising nearly 2%, and the ChiNext Index increasing by nearly 3% [3][5] - The North Exchange 50 Index saw an extraordinary increase of over 8% [5] Market Performance - On October 29, the Shanghai Composite Index closed at 4016.33, up 0.7%, while the Shenzhen Component Index closed at 13691.38, up 1.95%, and the ChiNext Index closed at 3324.27, up 2.93% [5][6] - A total of 2672 stocks rose, with 66 hitting the daily limit up, while 2621 stocks declined [7] Sector Highlights - The photovoltaic and energy storage sectors saw a strong performance, with companies like Longi Green Energy and Tongwei Co. hitting the daily limit up [7][8] - Lithium mining stocks also performed well, with companies like Dazhong Mining and others seeing significant gains [9] - The non-ferrous metals sector experienced a rally, with Chang Aluminum and others hitting the daily limit up [10] Policy and Regulatory Developments - The chairman of the Beijing Stock Exchange announced plans to accelerate the launch of the North Exchange 50 ETF and explore after-hours fixed-price trading [13][14] - The Ministry of Commerce and other departments released the "Urban Commercial Quality Improvement Action Plan," aiming to enhance urban commercial systems and support new service consumption scenarios [14][15] - The Beijing Municipal Financial Committee announced opinions to promote high-quality development in venture capital and equity investment [15][16] - The State Administration of Foreign Exchange introduced measures to facilitate cross-border trade and support foreign trade development [16]

Core Insights - The steel raw materials sector experienced a significant increase of 5.24% on October 29, with Fangda Carbon leading the gains [1] - The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 4016.33, up 0.7%, while the Shenzhen Component Index closed at 13691.38, up 1.95% [1] Sector Performance - Fangda Carbon (600516) saw a closing price of 6.25, with a rise of 10.04% and a trading volume of 3.8837 million shares, amounting to a transaction value of 2.353 billion [1] - Dazhong Mining (001203) closed at 16.12, up 10.03%, with a trading volume of 317,100 shares and a transaction value of 504 million [1] - Other notable performers included Yiqiyueao (601969) with a 6.95% increase, Hebei Steel Resources (000923) up 3.27%, and Steel Titanium Co. (000629) up 2.69% [1] Capital Flow - The steel raw materials sector saw a net inflow of 525 million from main funds, while retail investors experienced a net outflow of 290 million [1] - Fangda Carbon attracted a net inflow of 268 million from main funds, but faced a net outflow of 131 million from retail investors [2] - Dazhong Mining had a net inflow of 109 million from main funds, with retail investors also experiencing a net outflow of 37.6 million [2]