Group 1 - Lithium carbonate prices have continued to decline, with prices for industrial-grade lithium carbonate in East China at 58,500 to 60,100 yuan per ton and battery-grade at 59,800 to 61,000 yuan per ton, reflecting a decrease of 400 yuan per ton from the previous period [1] - Since July 2020, lithium carbonate prices have experienced significant volatility, peaking at 570,000 yuan per ton in November 2022, followed by a decline to around 60,000 yuan per ton by early June 2025, representing a drop of over 89% from the peak [1] - The core reason for the price volatility is the reversal of supply and demand dynamics, with continued expansion in the lithium carbonate supply chain leading to oversupply, while the bottom price remains uncertain as it approaches some companies' cash cost lines [1] Group 2 - In June, some smelting plants resumed production, but overseas shipping data indicates a potential decrease in lithium carbonate imports, leading to a tight balance in supply and demand [2] - Analysts expect short-term price fluctuations for lithium carbonate, with limited downward momentum due to the market's focus on low warehouse inventories [2] - The mid-term outlook for lithium carbonate remains challenging, with strong smelting plant output and weak terminal demand, indicating a trend towards a seasonal decline in consumption [2] Group 3 - As lithium ore prices continue to decline and approach mining costs, more production capacity may be forced to exit the market [3] - Companies like Tianqi Lithium and Ganfeng Lithium are focusing on cost reduction and efficiency improvements to enhance competitiveness in the lithium industry [3] - The industry is experiencing a slowdown in capital expenditures, which may lead to a decrease in supply growth, with expectations for improved supply-demand dynamics as demand continues to grow [3] Group 4 - The year 2025 is anticipated to be a challenging period for lithium carbonate smelting plants, emphasizing the need for sufficient cash flow and lithium ore resources to survive [4] - Cost reduction is identified as the most urgent requirement for companies to avoid being eliminated from the market [4]

Group 1: Ganfeng Lithium - Ganfeng Lithium has established a closed-loop lithium ecosystem with an integrated layout across upstream lithium resource development, midstream lithium salt processing, and downstream lithium battery manufacturing and recycling [1][2] - The company has a lithium salt production capacity of over 150,000 tons LCE domestically and an additional 40,000 tons LCE from the Cauchari lithium salt lake in Argentina, totaling nearly 200,000 tons LCE [1][2] - Ganfeng Lithium is expanding its lithium salt processing capacity to meet growing demand while maintaining risk control and effective inventory management [1][2] Group 2: Tianqi Lithium - Tianqi Lithium focuses on strategic resource layout in China, Australia, and Chile, aiming to build leading-scale lithium compound production bases [6][7] - The company has a lithium concentrate production capacity of 162,000 tons per year at the Greenbushes lithium mine, with plans for further expansions [7] - Tianqi Lithium holds a 22.16% stake in SQM, the largest lithium salt lake producer globally, which enhances its investment returns [9] Group 3: Salt Lake Potash - Salt Lake Potash has a chlorate potassium production capacity of 5 million tons per year, playing a crucial role in stabilizing the potassium fertilizer market [11] - The company has a current lithium carbonate production capacity of 30,000 tons per year, with plans for a new integrated lithium salt project with a capacity of 40,000 tons per year [12] Group 4: Yongxing Materials - Yongxing Materials has established a dual business model of "new materials + new energy," optimizing its entire industry chain to reduce costs and enhance competitiveness [14][15] - The company has achieved a carbon lithium production cost of 50,000 yuan per ton, with expectations for further cost optimization [14] Group 5: Zhongjin Lingnan - Zhongjin Lingnan has diversified its operations into lithium and other mineral resources, with a focus on reducing costs in its lithium mining operations [16][17] - The company has significant lithium resources in Canada and Zimbabwe, with plans for further capacity expansions [18] Group 6: Self-owned Lithium Mines - The company has three production bases with a total lithium salt processing capacity of approximately 73,000 tons, with plans for further expansions [21] - The company has secured priority supply rights for the Li family lithium mine, which has a lithium oxide resource of approximately 50,220 tons [21][22] Group 7: Shengxin Lithium Energy - Shengxin Lithium Energy has established four major lithium resource layouts and five lithium product production bases, positioning itself as a leading player in the domestic lithium market [23][24] - The company has a lithium carbonate production capacity of 42,000 tons per year, with ongoing projects to increase capacity [25][26]

1、根据公司《2021 年股票期权激励计划（草案）》（以下简称 "《激励计划》"）"第六章 本激励计划的有效期、授予日、等待期、 可行权日和禁售期"中相关规定："股票期权各行权期结束后，激励 对象未行权的当期股票期权应当终止行权，公司将予以注销。" 2021 年股票期权激励计划第三个行权期行权时间已结束，公司 决定对第三个行权期未行权股票期权份额进行注销，上述第三个行权 期剩余未行权股票期权份额合计 516.2150 万份。 2、根据公司《激励计划》"第八章 股票期权的授予与行权条件" 中相关规定："本激励计划授予的股票期权，行权考核年度为 2021-2024 年四个会计年度，每个会计年度考核一次。股票期权的行 权条件达成，则激励对象按照本激励计划规定比例行权。如公司未达 到上述业绩考核目标时，所有激励对象对应考核当年可行权的股票期 权不得行权，由公司注销。" 本公司及董事会全体成员保证公告内容的真实、准确和完整， 没有虚假记载、误导性陈述或重大遗漏。 证券代码：002460 证券简称：赣锋锂业 编号：临2025-079 江西赣锋锂业集团股份有限公司 江西赣锋锂业集团股份有限公司（以下简称"公司"）于 202 ...

Group 1: Support for Private Economy in Shandong - Shandong province has introduced 50 new fiscal policies to support the high-quality development of the private economy, which constitutes 99% of the market entities in the region [2] - The policies focus on five key areas: innovation development, transformation support, financing channel expansion, fair government procurement, and improving policy accessibility [2] - The initiative aims to enhance financial collaboration and guide increased credit and investment for private enterprises, particularly small and medium-sized ones facing cash flow challenges [2] Group 2: Investment in Artificial Intelligence - Shandong has approved the establishment of a 1 billion yuan (approximately 10 million) fund focused on artificial intelligence and integrated circuits, targeting "hard technology" sectors [2][3] - The fund aims to invest in upstream foundational technologies and core components, as well as midstream hardware manufacturing, to drive high-quality development in the AI industry [3] - The AI sector in Shandong has been growing at over 30% annually, with nearly 1,000 key enterprises contributing to a related industry scale exceeding 100 billion yuan [3] Group 3: Qingdao's State-Owned Enterprise Management - Qingdao has introduced a management approach for state-owned enterprises to clarify strategic positioning and focus on core responsibilities, supporting the city's "10+1" innovative industrial system [4][5] - The city plans to implement a coordinated industrial cultivation model involving state-level coordination, enterprise guidance, fund leadership, and park support [4] - A total of 87 major projects are planned for investment of approximately 30 billion yuan in the current year [4] Group 4: Housing Fund Policy in Qingdao - Qingdao has expanded the scope of housing provident fund withdrawals to include down payments for second-hand homes, enhancing support for housing consumption [6] - The policy allows for additional scenarios for fund withdrawal, such as for elevator upgrades in residential buildings, to improve living conditions [6] Group 5: International Tea Industry Expo - The 19th International Tea Industry Expo will be held in Jinan, featuring 1,500 exhibition booths and participation from over 800 tea enterprises [7] - The event highlights Jinan's position as a major tea distribution center in northern China, attracting numerous tea companies [7] Group 6: Green Shipping Initiatives - Qingdao Port has successfully completed the first international ship biofuel oil refueling operation in northern China, marking a significant step towards green shipping [10] - The biofuel used is a blend of 24% sustainable biodiesel and 76% low-sulfur fuel oil, which can reduce carbon emissions by approximately 20% [10] - A pure electric inland container ship is being constructed for a French shipping group, expected to operate on a green route by 2026, significantly reducing CO2 emissions [12] Group 7: Oil and Gas Platform Installation - The largest oil and gas platform in the Bohai Sea has been successfully installed, setting new records for size and weight in the region [13] - The platform is part of a project aimed at increasing production capacity in China's largest offshore oil field, with an expected annual output target of 40 million tons [13] Group 8: Digital Energy Solutions - Qingdao Teread Electric has launched a digital energy solution covering various applications in the new power system, showcasing innovative products at the SNEC International Photovoltaic & Energy Storage Exhibition [14] - The company aims to integrate smart manufacturing and services to support the transition of the power system [14] Group 9: Battery Recycling Industry - Qingdao has established a new company focused on battery recycling, marking a significant collaboration between state-owned and private enterprises [15][16] - The initiative aims to create a comprehensive platform for battery recycling and reuse, addressing the growing market for retired electric vehicle batteries [16]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the non-ferrous metals industry is "Positive" (maintained) [5] Core Views - The report highlights that copper prices are expected to remain volatile in the short term due to mixed economic indicators from the US, with a recent decline in copper prices following lower-than-expected CPI data [5] - Aluminum prices are supported by continuous inventory depletion and tight spot supply, while alumina prices have seen a slight decline [5] - Lithium prices are under pressure at the bottom, with a slight increase in carbonate lithium prices, but the market is awaiting further production cuts from mining sources [5] - Cobalt prices have seen a slight increase, with attention on potential policy changes in the Democratic Republic of Congo that could impact supply [5] Summary by Sections 1. Industry Overview 1.1 Important Information - US May CPI was reported at 2.4%, slightly below expectations, indicating potential economic impacts [9] - Recent geopolitical tensions, including Israeli airstrikes on Iran, may affect market stability [9] 1.2 Market Performance - The non-ferrous metals sector outperformed the Shanghai Composite Index, with a weekly increase of 3.79% [11] - The sector's performance was led by magnetic materials, gold, and cobalt, while copper, lithium, and aluminum lagged [11] 1.3 Valuation Changes - The PE_TTM for the non-ferrous metals sector is 19.13, with a slight increase of 0.59 [18] - The PB_LF for the sector is 2.21, reflecting a 0.07 increase [18] 2. Industrial Metals 2.1 Copper - Copper prices saw a decline of 1.44% in London and 1.17% in Shanghai, with significant inventory reductions [23] - The copper smelting profit margin has worsened, indicating financial pressures on producers [23] 2.2 Aluminum - Aluminum prices increased by 1.88% in London and 1.79% in Shanghai, supported by inventory depletion [34] - The profit margin for aluminum producers improved significantly due to rising prices [34] 2.3 Lead and Zinc - Lead prices increased slightly, while zinc prices saw a decline, with mining profits narrowing [48] 2.4 Tin and Nickel - Tin prices remained stable, while nickel prices experienced a slight decline, with profitability for domestic nickel enterprises shrinking [61] 3. Energy Metals 3.1 Lithium - Lithium carbonate prices increased by 0.75%, while lithium hydroxide prices decreased [72] - The profitability of lithium refining remains negative, indicating challenges in the sector [72] 3.2 Cobalt - Cobalt prices have seen a slight increase, with domestic refining margins improving [84]

证券代码：002460 证券简称：赣锋锂业 编号：临2025-078 江西赣锋锂业集团股份有限公司 关于为控股子公司提供担保的进展公告 本公司及其董事会全体成员保证公告内容真实、准确和完整，无 虚假记载、误导性陈述或者重大遗漏。 一、担保情况概述 1、江西赣锋锂业集团股份有限公司(以下简称"公司") 于 2024 年 3 月 28 日召开第五届董事会第七十五次会议、于 2024 年 6 月 25 日召开 2023 年年度股东大会审议通过了《关于公司及子公司对外担 保额度预计的议案》。同意公司向子公司提供连带责任保证担保额度 合计人民币 1,355,000 万元，同意子公司向子公司提供连带责任保证 担保额度 705,000 万元，两项合计担保总额 2,060,000 万元（已抵消 原有的担保）。本次担保额度在公司股东大会审议通过此议案之日起 12 个月内有效。授权公司经营层在本议案额度内代表公司办理相关 手续，并签署相关法律文件。（详见公告编号：2024-018、2024-051） 2、为满足子公司生产经营需要，公司与中国农业银行股份有限 公司新余分行（以下简称"农业银行"）签署《保证合同》（合同编 号：361 ...

Core Viewpoint - The lithium battery industry is undergoing a significant transformation as leading companies like CATL and Ganfeng Lithium shift their focus towards virtual power plants, indicating a change in their business models from suppliers and manufacturers to energy platform service providers [1][2][4]. Group 1: CATL's Strategic Shift - CATL is deepening its strategic focus on the power system, collaborating with Hong Kong University to advance integrated energy solutions and virtual power plant applications [1][2]. - The company's commitment to "zero carbon" technology aligns with its research into virtual power plants and solid-state batteries, which are key areas of investment for this year [1][2]. Group 2: Market Demand and Policy Support - The need for effective management of distributed energy resources drives the demand for virtual power plants, which can aggregate and dispatch these resources [2]. - Recent policy changes in China have established the legal status of new operational entities like virtual power plants in the electricity market, facilitating their participation in power trading and ancillary services [2]. Group 3: Ganfeng Lithium's Developments - Ganfeng Lithium has integrated its subsidiary, Shenzhen Yichu Energy Technology, to focus on becoming a technology enterprise that combines virtual power plants and smart energy operations [3]. - The company has initiated the construction of 3.9 GWh of power station projects across seven locations in China and plans to expand its operational equipment to 10,000 units by 2025 [3]. Group 4: Competition from Tech Giants - The entry of internet giants into the virtual power plant sector introduces competition, with companies like Ant Group collaborating with various renewable energy firms to leverage AI and blockchain technologies [4]. - This competition is expected to accelerate the development of virtual power plant technologies and create a new dynamic between traditional energy companies and tech firms [4]. Group 5: Industry Transformation - The transition towards energy service platforms is becoming essential for companies like CATL and Ganfeng Lithium, as it is crucial for future growth opportunities [4]. - The competition surrounding virtual power plants represents a pivotal moment in the lithium battery industry's evolution, as it seeks to extend its value from manufacturing to service-oriented models [4].

Battery Industry - CATL and CRRC Zhuzhou Institute signed a framework cooperation agreement for 2025, focusing on promoting high-quality development in the energy storage industry [2] - Guoxuan High-Tech received multiple customer orders for its 20MWh energy storage battery system, totaling over 3GWh during the International Solar Energy and Smart Energy Conference [3] - CATL, Bettery, and Dalian Oriental Carbon Valley New Materials Group established Dalian Times Carbon Valley New Energy Co., Ltd., with a registered capital of 10 million RMB, focusing on emerging energy technology research and battery sales [4] - Ganfeng Lithium established a lithium battery recycling company in Qingdao, aiming to create a comprehensive platform for recycling, testing, and reusing resources [5] Materials - Fengsheng Tai New Materials launched its first phase of a para-aramid project in Inner Mongolia, with an expected annual sales of 1 billion RMB and tax revenue of 350 million RMB [6] Equipment - Guan Hong Intelligent signed an agreement for a 200MWh all-solid-state battery production line project, promoting the industrial application of dry electrode technology [6] Overseas Developments - Rock Tech Lithium announced an 800,000 Euro grant from the EU for optimizing lithium conversion processes and innovations at its plant in Germany [6] - Surge Battery Metals released an evaluation report for its North Nevada Lithium Project, which plans to construct a lithium processing plant in two phases, with a total mining volume of 205 million tons and an average lithium grade of 4016ppm [10]

Battery - CATL and CRRC Zhuzhou Institute signed a framework cooperation agreement for 2025, focusing on promoting high-quality development in the energy storage industry [2][3] - Guoxuan High-Tech received orders exceeding 3GWh for its 20MWh energy storage battery system during the 18th International Solar Photovoltaic and Smart Energy Conference [3] Company Formation - Dalian Times Carbon Valley New Energy Co., Ltd. was established with a registered capital of 10 million RMB, focusing on emerging energy technology R&D, battery sales, and solar power technology services [6] - Qingdao Ganfeng Yunque New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. was inaugurated, aiming to create a comprehensive platform for recycling, testing, and reusing new energy resources [8] Materials - Inner Mongolia Fengshengtai New Materials Co., Ltd. launched its first phase of a meta-aramid project with an annual production capacity of 6,000 tons, expecting annual sales of 1 billion RMB and tax revenue of 350 million RMB [10] Equipment - Guan Hong Intelligent signed an agreement for a 200MWh all-solid-state battery production line project, promoting the industrial application of dry electrode technology [14] Overseas Developments - Rock Tech Lithium received a €800,000 grant from the EU for optimizing lithium conversion processes and innovations at its German facility [16] - Surge Battery Metals released an evaluation report for its North Nevada Lithium Project, planning a two-phase construction of a lithium processing plant with a total mining volume of 205 million tons and an average lithium grade of 4016ppm [18]

Core Viewpoint - The lithium battery industry is undergoing a significant transformation as leading companies like CATL and Ganfeng Lithium shift their focus towards virtual power plants, indicating a change in their business models from suppliers and manufacturers to energy platform service providers [2][3][5]. Group 1: Industry Trends - CATL is deepening its strategic focus on the power system, collaborating with Hong Kong University to advance integrated energy solutions and virtual power plant applications [2][3]. - The recent policy developments in China have established the legal status of new operational entities like energy storage and virtual power plants in the electricity market, providing essential support for this transformation [3][5]. - The virtual power plant model is set to operate as an independent market entity, participating directly in electricity bidding and ancillary services, thus removing barriers to commercialization [5]. Group 2: Company Strategies - CATL's core advantage lies in its comprehensive understanding of battery technology, utilizing unique data assets from its manufacturing processes to enhance virtual power plant scheduling strategies [5]. - Ganfeng Lithium is also making significant moves in this space, fully integrating its subsidiary, Shenzhen Yichu Energy Technology, to focus on becoming a technology enterprise that combines virtual power plants and intelligent energy operations [5]. - Ganfeng plans to expand its operational equipment to 10,000 units by 2025, aiming to deepen its electricity sales and virtual power plant business, thereby creating its own energy management platform [5]. Group 3: Competitive Landscape - The entry of internet giants into the virtual power plant sector introduces new competition, with companies like Ant Group collaborating with various renewable energy firms to leverage AI and blockchain technologies [6]. - This competition will accelerate the development of virtual power plant technologies and create a new dynamic between traditional industry leaders like CATL and Ganfeng Lithium and tech companies [6]. - The shift towards energy service platforms is becoming a strategic necessity for CATL and Ganfeng Lithium, as it is crucial for their future growth and market positioning [6].