Core Insights - The energy metals sector experienced a significant increase of 3.95% on December 26, with Yongxing Materials leading the gains [1] - The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 3963.68, up 0.1%, while the Shenzhen Component Index closed at 13603.89, up 0.54% [1] Energy Metals Sector Performance - Yongxing Materials (002756) closed at 55.51, up 10.01%, with a trading volume of 223,300 shares and a transaction value of 1.217 billion yuan [1] - Cangge Mining (000408) closed at 85.33, up 7.19%, with a trading volume of 176,800 shares and a transaction value of 1.476 billion yuan [1] - Rongjie Co., Ltd. (002192) closed at 55.46, up 5.28%, with a trading volume of 272,000 shares and a transaction value of 1.493 billion yuan [1] - Tianqi Lithium (002466) closed at 57.93, up 4.32%, with a trading volume of 945,000 shares and a transaction value of 5.467 billion yuan [1] - Jizhong Mining (600711) closed at 14.85, up 4.14%, with a trading volume of 1,488,300 shares and a transaction value of 2.192 billion yuan [1] - Ganfeng Lithium (002460) closed at 68.57, up 3.69%, with a trading volume of 786,200 shares and a transaction value of 5.377 billion yuan [1] - Yongshan Lithium (6633399) closed at 11.07, up 3.07%, with a trading volume of 282,100 shares and a transaction value of 311 million yuan [1] - Shengxin Lithium Energy (002240) closed at 35.21, up 2.65%, with a trading volume of 833,300 shares and a transaction value of 2.958 billion yuan [1] - Tengyuan Diamond (301219) closed at 67.00, up 2.20%, with a trading volume of 61,700 shares and a transaction value of 4.13 million yuan [1] - Tibet Mining (000762) closed at 27.55, up 2.19%, with a trading volume of 299,900 shares and a transaction value of 826 million yuan [1] Capital Flow Analysis - The energy metals sector saw a net inflow of 9.52 billion yuan from main funds, while retail funds experienced a net outflow of 3.68 billion yuan [1] - Major stocks such as Tianqi Lithium and Ganfeng Lithium had significant net inflows from main funds, indicating strong institutional interest [2] - Retail investors showed a tendency to withdraw from several stocks, including Yongxing Materials and Cangge Mining, reflecting a cautious sentiment among smaller investors [2]

Group 1 - The lithium battery industry chain stocks experienced a collective rise on the 26th, with Yongxing Materials hitting the daily limit, Tianhua New Energy and Zhongkuang Resources increasing by approximately 8%, and companies like Rongjie Co. and BYD rising over 5% [1] - Lithium carbonate futures prices broke through 130,000 yuan/ton, reaching a new high since November 2023 [1] - Major manufacturers of lithium iron phosphate are reportedly planning a collective price adjustment in January 2026, influenced by rising lithium carbonate raw material prices, improving downstream demand, and product sales prices remaining below cost [1] Group 2 - Institutions predict that lithium carbonate prices will continue to fluctuate at high levels due to unclear supply disturbance expectations, high mining prices, and moderate improvements in downstream demand [1] - In the medium to long term, lithium mines are considered the most valuable and elastic targets in the electric vehicle industry chain and energy storage [1]

光大期货也在研报中提及此事，其指出，定价机制和价格传导方面对部分环节企业经营造成压力，关注明年强需求是否能够得到验证。 一德期货分析认为，材料厂万润、裕能表示部分产线将要减产，欲在长协谈判中获得主动权。 市场重点关注的碳酸锂的库存有何变化？ 2025年12月26日，国内碳酸锂期货价格延续凌厉涨势，日内大幅上涨超过6%，盘中一度突破13万元/吨整数关口，创下2023年11月以来的新高。至此，碳酸 锂期货价格已实现连续三个月上涨，本周累计涨幅超过15%。 综合多家机构观点指出，此轮突破性上涨，是产业定价规则重塑、供应端扰动消息、低库存现实与市场乐观预期共同催化的结果。一方面，行业龙头企业宣 布改变现货定价基准，直接与期货价格挂钩，这一重大规则变化显著增强了期货价格对现货市场的锚定力和影响力。另一方面，下游正极材料企业宣布检修 减产计划，并可能在长协谈判中争取主动。 定价体系重大变革，期货价格影响力跃升 据21财经报道，12月25日，一份关于锂盐现货结算价调整的文件在行业内流传。文件显示，自2026年1月1日起，天齐锂业所有产品现货交易结算价将不再参 考现有标准，调整为参考Mysteel（上海钢联）的电池级锂盐价格 ...

Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the given content Core Viewpoints of the Report - On December 25, 2025, the 2605 contract of lithium carbonate futures rose 0.44% to 123,520 yuan/ton. The average price of battery-grade lithium carbonate increased by 3,400 yuan/ton to 104,900 yuan/ton, the average price of industrial-grade lithium carbonate rose by 3,400 yuan/ton to 102,250 yuan/ton, and the price of battery-grade lithium hydroxide (coarse particles) increased by 3,500 yuan/ton to 94,280 yuan/ton. The warehouse receipt inventory remained at 17,101 tons [3]. - Starting from January 1, 2026, Tianqi Lithium will adjust the spot trading settlement price of all products to refer to Mysteel's battery-grade lithium salt price or the main contract price of lithium carbonate futures on the Guangzhou Futures Exchange. Hunan Yueneng will conduct maintenance on some production lines starting from January 1, 2026, with an estimated reduction in production of 15,000 - 35,000 tons. Wanrun New Energy will conduct planned production reduction and maintenance on some production lines, with an estimated reduction in lithium iron phosphate production of 5,000 - 20,000 tons [3]. - On the supply side, the weekly production increased by 116 tons to 22,161 tons. Among them, lithium extraction from spodumene increased by 60 tons to 13,864 tons, lithium extraction from lepidolite increased by 40 tons to 2,866 tons, lithium extraction from salt lakes decreased by 20 tons to 3,075 tons, and lithium extraction from recycled materials increased by 36 tons to 2,356 tons. On the inventory side, the weekly inventory decreased by 652 tons to 109,773 tons. Downstream inventory decreased by 239 tons to 39,892 tons, inventory in other links increased by 1,180 tons to 52,030 tons, and upstream inventory decreased by 239 tons to 17,851 tons [3]. - On December 25, the sentiment in the commodity market recovered. Despite the disturbances in the news, the market still showed a pattern of opening low and closing high, with a divergence between futures and spot prices. The pricing mechanism and price transmission have put pressure on the operations of some enterprises. Short - term price competition has intensified, and attention should be paid to whether the strong demand next year can be verified [3]. Summary by Directory 1. Daily Data Monitoring - **Futures and Minerals**: The closing prices of the main and continuous contracts are not available. The price of spodumene concentrate (6%, CIF China) increased by 6 US dollars/ton to 1,440 US dollars/ton. The prices of lepidolite (Li2O: 1.5% - 2.0%) and lepidolite (Li2O: 2.0% - 2.5%) increased by 55 yuan/ton to 2,140 yuan/ton and 3,265 yuan/ton respectively. The prices of amblygonite (Li2O: 6% - 7%) and amblygonite (Li2O: 7% - 8%) remained unchanged at 11,725 yuan/ton and 13,225 yuan/ton respectively [5]. - **Lithium Carbonate and Lithium Hydroxide**: The price of battery - grade lithium carbonate (99.5% battery - grade/domestic) increased by 3,400 yuan/ton to 104,900 yuan/ton, the price of industrial - grade lithium carbonate (99.2% industrial zero - grade/domestic) increased by 3,400 yuan/ton to 102,250 yuan/ton. The prices of various types of lithium hydroxide also increased, while the price of hexafluorophosphate decreased by 1,000 yuan/ton to 167,000 yuan/ton [5]. - **Price Spreads**: The price spread between battery - grade lithium carbonate and industrial - grade lithium carbonate remained unchanged at 2,650 yuan/ton. The price spread between battery - grade lithium hydroxide and battery - grade lithium carbonate increased by 100 yuan/ton to - 10,620 yuan/ton [5]. - **Precursors and Cathode Materials**: The prices of various ternary precursors and cathode materials increased to varying degrees, and the prices of different types of lithium iron phosphate and manganese acid lithium also rose [5]. - **Cells and Batteries**: The prices of some cells and batteries increased slightly, such as the 523 cylindrical ternary battery, the square lithium iron phosphate cell (small power type), and the cobalt - acid lithium cell [5]. 2. Chart Analysis - **Ore Prices**: Charts show the price trends of spodumene concentrate (6%, CIF), lepidolite (1.5% - 2.0%), lepidolite (2.0% - 2.5%), and amblygonite (6% - 7%) from 2024 to 2025 [6][7][8]. - **Lithium and Lithium Salt Prices**: Charts display the price trends of metallic lithium, battery - grade lithium carbonate, industrial - grade lithium carbonate, battery - grade lithium hydroxide, industrial - grade lithium hydroxide, and hexafluorophosphate from 2024 to 2025 [9][10][11]. - **Price Spreads**: Charts present the price spreads between battery - grade lithium hydroxide and battery - grade lithium carbonate, battery - grade lithium carbonate and industrial - grade lithium carbonate, etc. from 2024 to 2025 [16][17][18]. - **Precursors and Cathode Materials**: Charts show the price trends of ternary precursors, ternary materials, lithium iron phosphate, manganese acid lithium, and cobalt - acid lithium from 2024 to 2025 [23][24][25]. - **Lithium Battery Prices**: Charts display the price trends of 523 square ternary cells, square lithium iron phosphate cells, cobalt - acid lithium cells, and square lithium iron phosphate batteries from 2024 to 2025 [29][30][31]. - **Inventory**: Charts show the weekly inventory trends of downstream, smelters, and other links of lithium carbonate from May to December 2025 [35][36][37]. - **Production Costs**: A chart presents the production profit trends of lithium carbonate from different raw materials such as外购三元极片黑粉,外购磷酸铁锂极片黑粉,外购锂云母精矿, and外购锂辉石精矿 from 2024 to 2025 [40][41]

Core Viewpoint - The lithium carbonate market has experienced a significant breakthrough, with the main contract rising over 8% to surpass 130,000 yuan/ton, marking a new high since November 2023 [1][8]. Market Performance - As of December 26, the main lithium carbonate contract has recorded six consecutive trading days of gains, with a year-to-date increase of 67.29%, making it one of the best-performing commodities in the market [2][10]. - The Wind lithium mining index rose by 3.24%, with leading stocks such as Shengxin Lithium Energy, Rongjie Co., and Tianqi Lithium Industries seeing gains of over 3% [3][10]. Supply Chain Dynamics - The recent surge in lithium carbonate prices is primarily driven by expectations of supply contraction in the upstream of the industry chain [3][10]. - Major companies in the lithium iron phosphate sector, Hunan Youneng and Wanrun New Energy, announced production cuts, with Youneng reducing production by 15,000 to 35,000 tons and Wanrun cutting 5,000 to 20,000 tons [4][10]. Regulatory Actions - In response to the rapid price increase, the Guangzhou Futures Exchange implemented measures to prevent excessive speculation, including increasing the minimum order size for certain contracts and setting daily opening limits for non-futures company members [5][11]. Future Outlook - Analysts suggest that the lithium carbonate market is characterized by a "strong reality and strong expectation resonance" but caution against short-term volatility risks [12]. - The overall price trend is expected to remain strong, with potential fluctuations due to production cuts and inventory adjustments, while the long-term outlook remains optimistic due to anticipated global energy storage demand in 2026 [6][12].

Core Insights - Yichun City Natural Resources Bureau announced the cancellation of 27 mining rights, primarily affecting ceramic clay and limestone, signaling stricter regulations and potential long-term upgrades in the lithium resource sector [1][2]. Group 1: Industry Overview - The cancellation of mining licenses is expected to have a limited short-term impact on lithium carbonate supply, as the licenses had already expired [1][2]. - The Yichun region is a significant source of lithium resources, as lithium-bearing minerals often accompany the listed mining types, indicating that any changes in mining rights could affect supply expectations [2]. Group 2: Regulatory Environment - Existing mining operations, especially those classified under "ceramic clay," will face stricter compliance reviews, potentially interrupting production due to procedural flaws [2]. - The approval process for new mining projects is likely to be delayed due to environmental regulations and changes in mining rights [2]. Group 3: Cost Implications - The move towards regulated development will increase costs related to environmental protection and technological upgrades, raising the production cost baseline for lithium [2][4]. Group 4: Market Dynamics - The elimination of non-compliant projects may accelerate industry consolidation, allowing compliant leading companies to increase their market share [3]. - The scarcity of resources is expected to strengthen price support, leading to an upward adjustment in lithium price baselines [4]. Group 5: Investment Strategy - Companies with complete mining rights and environmental compliance, as well as those with integrated "resource + smelting" operations, are recommended for investment consideration, such as Yongxing Materials, Tianqi Lithium, and Ganfeng Lithium [7].

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles highlights the strong performance of the non-ferrous metal ETF (512400), which rose by 3.25% with a trading volume of 530 million yuan, indicating positive market sentiment in the sector [1] - The non-ferrous metal index, which the ETF tracks, increased by 3.16%, with significant gains from constituent stocks such as Jiangxi Copper (up 9.63%) and Yongxing Materials (up 9.18%) [1] - There has been a net inflow of 252 million yuan into the non-ferrous metal ETF as of December 25, with four out of the last five trading days showing positive net inflows, suggesting growing investor interest [1] Group 2 - The lithium carbonate futures market is experiencing a bullish trend, with the main contract surpassing 130,000 yuan, reflecting a continuous rise over the past five trading days [1] - Regulatory changes in Yichun City, where 27 mining rights are proposed to be canceled, signal stricter oversight and potential industry upgrades, which may elevate the value of lithium resources and benefit compliant leading companies [1] - According to Guojin Securities, the lithium battery supply chain is expected to transition from a surplus phase to a recovery phase by 2026, with a focus on price stabilization and profit distribution favoring upstream materials with high barriers and concentration [2]

Core Viewpoint - The A-share market for lithium mining stocks has strengthened, with significant price increases observed in various companies, driven by optimistic market sentiment regarding future demand for lithium carbonate [1] Group 1: Market Performance - Yongxing Materials saw a rise of over 7%, while Cangge Mining and Dazhong Mining increased by over 4% [1] - Other companies such as Defang Nano, Guocheng Mining, Zhongmin Resources, Hainan Mining, Jinyuan Co., and Xibu Mining experienced gains of over 3% [1] - Notably, Cangge Mining and Zhongmin Resources reached historical highs [1] Group 2: Lithium Carbonate Market - The main contract for lithium carbonate surged past 130,000, with an intraday increase of over 8%, marking a new high since November 2023 [1] - Analysts express optimism about the future demand in the lithium carbonate spot market, contributing to the ongoing rise in lithium prices [1] Group 3: Investor Activity - There is a noticeable increase in participation from various investors, with a significant rise in capital flow [1] - The recent strong performance of lithium carbonate futures has attracted more traders, particularly those with capital exceeding 100,000 [1] - Industrial clients have entered the market early for hedging purposes, which may lead to increased margin requirements and higher open interest in the main contracts [1]

12月25日，一份关于锂盐现货结算价调整的文件在行业内流传。 文件显示，自2026年1月1日起，天齐锂业所有产品现货交易结算价将不再参考现有标准，调整为参考Mysteel的电池级锂盐价格，或者参考广期所的碳酸锂 期货主力合约价格。 热点栏目 自选股 数据中心 行情中心 资金流向 模拟交易 客户端 对此，21世纪经济报道记者从公司人士处核实了上述定价调整文件的真实性。 此前，该公司现货定价锚定SMM的现货价格，而此次调整则源于其价格与其他行业机构、期货之间的明显价格差。 以12月24日为例，当天近月合约LC2601的结算价为12.1万元/吨，SMM的电池级碳酸锂市场均价则为10.15万元/吨，二者相差接近2万元/吨。 不过，需要指出的是，经过近期的连续上涨后，碳酸锂期货的高位波动风险正在快速增加。 一方面，交易所层面在不断加大调控力度。24日晚间广期所宣布，自12月26日交易时起，对LC2601等合约单日开仓量进一步收紧，25日早盘部分碳酸锂期 货合约跌幅也一度达到5%以上。 另一方面，24日还有媒体报道称，宁德时代枧下窝锂矿预计在春节前后复产。类似消息反反复复已经出现至少三次，市场的承受度也在不断提升，不过一 ...

12月25日，一份关于锂盐现货结算价调整的文件在行业内流传。 文件显示，自2026年1月1日起，天齐锂业所有产品现货交易结算价将不再参考现有标准，调整为参考 Mysteel（上海钢联）的电池级锂盐价格，或者参考广期所的碳酸锂期货主力合约价格。 对此，21世纪经济报道记者从业内人士处核实了上述定价调整文件的真实性。 此前，该公司现货定价锚定SMM（上海有色）的现货价格，而此次调整则源于其价格与其他行业机 构、期货之间的明显价格差。 以12月24日为例，当天近月合约LC2601的结算价为12.1万元/吨，SMM的电池级碳酸锂市场均价则为 10.15万元/吨，二者相差接近2万元/吨。 不过，需要指出的是，经过近期的连续上涨后，碳酸锂期货的高位波动风险正在快速增加。 当天，现货价格整体处于"贴水"状态。公开数据显示，Mysteel的早盘电池级碳酸锂市场价格区间为 11.45万元~11.75万元/吨，平均价为11.6万元/吨，百川盈孚的电池级碳酸锂市场均价与之相差不多，当 天上涨至11.5万元/吨左右。 一方面，交易所层面在不断加大调控力度。24日晚间广期所宣布，自12月26日交易时起，对LC2601等 合约单日开仓量 ...