Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2026-01-23 02:57Group 1 - Lithium mining stocks saw an increase in early trading, with Ganfeng Lithium rising by 6.45% to HKD 69.35 and Tianqi Lithium increasing by 3.42% to HKD 57.45 [1] - On January 23, the main contract for lithium carbonate on the Shanghai Futures Exchange surged over 5%, reaching a peak of CNY 178,000 per ton [1] - A report from JPMorgan highlighted a field visit in Yichun, noting that the restart timeline for the Jiangxi Ganfeng Lithium's mining area remains uncertain, which is expected to keep lithium prices high [1] Group 2 - The cost of lithium carbonate from integrated spodumene mines has decreased to CNY 60,000 per ton, indicating a significant reduction in production costs [1] - Current prices are prompting an increase in supply, with recovery rates expected to rise significantly by 2028 [1] - JPMorgan expresses a more optimistic outlook for short-term lithium prices but adopts a cautious stance on mid-term trends, anticipating further cost reductions in lithium production [1]