Xin Lang Cai Jing·2026-01-13 11:27Core Viewpoint - Both Qinghai Salt Lake Industry Co., Ltd. and Zangge Mining Co., Ltd. are expected to report significant net profit growth for 2025, driven by the recovery in core product prices and operational improvements, indicating enhanced overall industry profitability [1][6]. Summary of Salt Lake Industry - For the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, Salt Lake Industry forecasts a net profit attributable to shareholders between 8.29 billion to 8.89 billion yuan, representing a year-on-year increase of 77.78% to 90.65% [1][6]. - The company expects a net profit, excluding non-recurring gains and losses, to be between 8.23 billion to 8.83 billion yuan, reflecting a growth of 87.02% to 100.66% compared to the previous year [1][6]. - The main business remained stable, with potassium chloride production of approximately 4.9 million tons and sales of about 3.8143 million tons, while lithium carbonate production was around 46,500 tons with sales of about 45,600 tons [2][7]. - The increase in potassium chloride prices year-on-year and the gradual recovery of lithium carbonate prices in the second half of the year contributed to the overall performance growth [2][7]. Summary of Zangge Mining - Zangge Mining announced a projected net profit for 2025 between 3.7 billion to 3.95 billion yuan, indicating a year-on-year growth of 43.41% to 53.10% [3][8]. - The net profit, excluding non-recurring gains and losses, is expected to be between 3.87 billion to 4.12 billion yuan, showing an increase of 51.95% to 61.76% compared to the previous year [3][8]. - The potassium chloride business performed well, with production of 1.0336 million tons and sales of 1.0843 million tons, exceeding annual production targets [4][9]. - The sales price of potassium chloride increased year-on-year due to market supply and demand factors, driving revenue and profit growth [4][9]. - The lithium carbonate segment achieved production of 8,808 tons and sales of 8,957 tons, with a smooth production and sales connection, supported by a price recovery in the fourth quarter [4][9]. - Investment income for the period was approximately 2.68 billion yuan, significantly contributing to net profit, primarily due to the performance of a stake in Tibet Julong Copper Co., Ltd. [5][10].