BATIAN(SZ:002170) Zheng Quan Shi Bao Wang·2025-11-23 11:44Core Viewpoint - The approval of the safety facility design for the expansion of the Xiaogaozhai phosphate mine by Batian Co., Ltd. is expected to enhance the company's phosphate production capacity and optimize its upstream and downstream industrial integration strategy, amidst a backdrop of high phosphate prices and increasing demand in the market [1][2]. Group 1: Company Developments - Batian Co., Ltd. received approval for the safety facility design of its Xiaogaozhai phosphate mine expansion project, increasing the production capacity from 2 million tons to 2.9 million tons per year [1]. - The company invested 343 million yuan to acquire exploration rights for the Xiaogaozhai phosphate mine, marking its transition from construction to production phase after receiving the safety production license in February [2]. - The company's revenue for the first three quarters reached 3.809 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 56.50%, with net profit attributable to shareholders at 687 million yuan, up 236.13% year-on-year, driven by significant growth in phosphate rock and fertilizer sales [2]. Group 2: Industry Insights - The average price of phosphate rock has remained high since 2025, supported by a tight supply-demand balance, with an expected total production of 12.99 million tons in China, a year-on-year increase of 11% [2]. - The downstream consumption capacity for phosphate rock is growing faster than the supply, with an increase of 611,000 tons this year, driven by the expanding demand in the new energy sector, particularly for lithium iron phosphate and related industries [3]. - Batian Co., Ltd. anticipates that the rising shipment volume of lithium iron phosphate batteries will positively impact phosphate rock prices, leveraging its high-quality phosphate resources in Guizhou to enhance its industrial chain advantages [3].