Mei Ri Jing Ji Xin Wen·2025-08-19 06:19Core Viewpoint - Company is actively engaged in the solid-state battery industry, focusing on key raw materials and technological advancements to enhance its position in the new energy materials sector [1]. Group 1: Investment and Partnerships - Company holds approximately 3% equity in Beijing Weilan New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. through Chengdu Tianqi and about 7.67% in SES AI Corporation via Tianqi Lithium Hong Kong, to track trends in solid-state battery technology and commercialization [1]. - A joint venture, Tianqi Weilan Solid Lithium New Materials (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., has been established with Beijing Weilan to focus on pre-lithiation anode materials and related manufacturing equipment [1]. Group 2: Material Development and Production - Company has completed industrialization support for lithium sulfide, a key material for the next-generation solid-state battery, and has conducted sample testing with over ten downstream customers [1]. - The production line for lithium sulfide is being advanced, with ongoing upgrades in quality and capacity [1]. - The newly developed battery-grade lithium sulfide micro-powder shows significant improvements in uniformity and activity compared to previous high-purity products, while the development of recycling purification technology has greatly reduced production costs [1]. Group 3: Metal Lithium Production - The Chongqing Tongliang production base has an existing capacity of 600 tons/year for metal lithium, with plans to expand to 1000 tons [1]. - Company is developing new green refining technologies for high-energy metal lithium and is advancing intelligent electrolysis equipment and processes [1]. - Achievements include stable production of ultra-thin lithium strips at 20μm level and the development of two new composite strips, with ongoing downstream sampling and application validation [1]. Group 4: Future Strategic Focus - Company aims to explore strategic opportunities in the new energy value chain, particularly in collaboration potential for new energy materials and next-generation battery technologies, focusing on electric vehicles and energy storage applications [1][3].