Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2025-12-22 02:13Core Viewpoint - Lithium stocks continue to rise, driven by increasing lithium carbonate prices and regulatory developments in mining projects [1] Group 1: Stock Performance - Tianqi Lithium (002466)(09696) increased by 6.01%, reaching HKD 52.75 [1] - Ganfeng Lithium (002460)(01772) rose by 4.65%, trading at HKD 54 [1] Group 2: Market Developments - On December 22, the main contract for lithium carbonate on the Shanghai Futures Exchange surged nearly 5%, currently priced at CNY 115,300 per ton [1] - The Jiangxi Yichun bidding website announced the first environmental impact assessment for the lithium mining project in Yifeng County, indicating ongoing regulatory processes [1] Group 3: Regulatory Insights - Legal expert Cao Xusheng stated that the environmental impact assessment is a standard approval step, with further applications and approvals required for normal mining operations [1] - Huachuang Securities predicts that the resumption of operations at the Yichun Jiangxiawo lithium mine may be delayed until the first half of 2026, exacerbating current lithium supply constraints and supporting rising lithium prices [1]