盐湖提锂关键技术重大突破，回收率提升成本大降

Group 1 - The research team from the Qinghai Salt Lake Research Institute has achieved a significant technological breakthrough in the efficient separation of lithium, sodium, and potassium ions from lithium brine, addressing key technical challenges in the lithium extraction process [1] - A demonstration line for extracting lithium from lithium brine with a capacity of 10,000 tons of battery-grade lithium carbonate has been established in Qinghai Province, generating an additional output value of over 600 million yuan [1] - The newly developed green and efficient lithium extraction technology improves the overall lithium ion recovery rate by 15% to 20% and reduces costs by 30%, with water and energy consumption below industry standards by over 30% [1] Group 2 - By 2026, domestic sales of new energy vehicles in China are expected to reach 19.42 million units, a year-on-year increase of 18%, while global sales are projected to be 24.18 million units, up 15% [2] - The global demand for energy storage cells is anticipated to grow significantly, with an expected increase of 220 GWh in 2026, leading to a total production of 764 GWh and a growth rate exceeding 40% [2] - The Chinese salt lake lithium extraction industry is transitioning from a "cost advantage" to "technology leadership," enabling a full industrial chain upgrade from resource development to high-value utilization, thus providing stable supply for the new energy industry [2]