逆势做空碳酸锂，江特电机亏掉上千万

Core Viewpoint - A well-known company in the lithium battery sector, Jiangte Electric, has reported significant losses exceeding 10% of its net profit due to short-selling in lithium carbonate futures, amounting to over 10 million RMB [1][5]. Group 1: Company Performance - Jiangte Electric's commodity futures and derivatives trading has resulted in confirmed losses and floating losses that exceed 10% of the company's audited net profit attributable to shareholders for the last year, with an absolute amount surpassing 10 million RMB [1][5]. - For the first three quarters of this year, Jiangte Electric reported operating revenue of 1.432 billion RMB, a year-on-year increase of 14.62%, while the net profit attributable to shareholders was -113 million RMB, reflecting a year-on-year decline of 37.31% [6]. Group 2: Market Conditions - The recent surge in lithium carbonate futures prices has led to losses in the company's futures accounts, as the company engaged in futures trading to mitigate operational risks from price fluctuations in raw materials and products [5]. - As of December 26, lithium prices have continued to rise, with the main contract on the Guangxi Futures Exchange surpassing 130,000 RMB per ton, reaching a new high of 130,800 RMB per ton, marking a year-to-date increase of 68.72% [7]. - The growth in lithium demand is primarily driven by the energy storage systems (ESS) and electric commercial vehicles (CV), with demand growth exceeding market expectations [7].