Group 1 - Lithium stocks continue to rise, with Tianqi Lithium (09696) up 6.01% at HKD 52.75 and Ganfeng Lithium (01772) up 4.65% at HKD 54 [1] - On December 22, the main contract for lithium carbonate on the Shanghai Futures Exchange increased by nearly 5%, currently priced at CNY 115,300 per ton [1] - The Jiangxi Yichun Mining Project's environmental impact assessment has been publicly announced, indicating that further approvals are required for normal mining operations [1] Group 2 - Huachuang Securities suggests that the resumption of operations at the Yichun Jiangxiawo lithium mine may be slower than expected, with the mining license having expired on August 9 and operations currently suspended [1] - The resumption of mining activities is anticipated to be delayed until the first half of 2026, exacerbating the current tight supply of lithium and providing strong support for rising lithium prices [1]