Core Viewpoint - The lithium sector is experiencing a significant rally, driven by optimistic forecasts from UBS regarding lithium prices and demand, indicating the market has entered a third super cycle for lithium prices [1] Group 1: Market Performance - Lithium stocks have shown strong performance, with Ganfeng Lithium (01772) rising by 8.56% to HKD 66.5 and Tianqi Lithium (09696) increasing by 3.17% to HKD 45.5 [1] Group 2: Price Predictions - UBS has notably raised its price forecasts for lithium spodumene and lithium carbonate, emphasizing a sustained increase in lithium demand due to the "triple balance" in electric vehicles and a global surge in energy storage needs [1] Group 3: Company Outlook - UBS highlighted three Chinese lithium companies: Tianqi Lithium, Ganfeng Lithium, and China Salt Lake, and has upgraded their performance expectations [1] - According to DBS, Ganfeng Lithium is projected to achieve a net profit between CNY 1.1 billion and CNY 1.65 billion for the fiscal year 2025 [1] Group 4: Industry Trends - The lithium battery supply chain is showing signs of recovery, with multiple lithium companies reporting positive earnings forecasts for 2025 [1] - It is anticipated that lithium prices will remain high until mining permits are obtained for the Jiangxi lithium mine, with industry profitability expected to rebound by 2026 [1]