Eramet2025Q2镍矿产量同比减少9%至708万湿吨，Centenario工厂碳酸锂产量为270吨

Investment Rating - The report provides a recommendation for the industry [5] Core Insights - In Q2 2025, the nickel ore production decreased by 9% year-on-year to 7.08 million wet tons, while the NPI production increased by 20% year-on-year to 7,900 tons [1][2] - The lithium production at the Centenario plant was 270 tons, with a significant increase in sales to 480 tons compared to the previous quarter [3] - Manganese ore production was 1.76 million tons, showing an 11% year-on-year increase, while manganese alloy production decreased by 6% year-on-year [4][7] - The adjusted turnover for H1 2025 was €1.528 billion, reflecting a 7% decrease compared to H1 2024 [9][20] - The adjusted EBITDA for H1 2025 was €191 million, a 45% decline year-on-year, primarily due to lower nickel grades and operational challenges [10][11] Summary by Sections Nickel - Nickel ore production in Q2 2025 was 7.08 million wet tons, a 9% decrease year-on-year, while sales were 5.64 million wet tons, a 6% decrease year-on-year [1] - NPI production was 7,900 tons, a 20% increase year-on-year, with sales of 3,500 tons, a 21% increase year-on-year [2] Lithium - Lithium production (in LCE) was 270 tons in Q2 2025, down from 440 tons in Q1 2025, while sales increased significantly to 480 tons [3] - The Centenario plant is expected to reach its design capacity of 24,000 tons/year, with production delays impacting EBITDA [3][15] Manganese - Manganese ore and sinter production was 1.76 million tons, an 11% increase year-on-year, while sales were 1.43 million tons, a 2% decrease year-on-year [4] - Manganese alloy production was 160,000 tons, a 6% decrease year-on-year [7] Financial Performance - The adjusted turnover for H1 2025 was €1.528 billion, a 7% decrease from H1 2024, while adjusted EBITDA was €191 million, down 45% year-on-year [9][10] - The net income attributable to the group was -€152 million, reflecting a significant decline compared to the previous year [11][20] 2025 Outlook - Nickel production targets for 2025 have been revised to 36 to 39 million wet tons, with expectations of continued price premiums due to supply constraints [14] - Lithium production is projected to be between 4,000 and 7,000 tons for 2025, with increased capital expenditures anticipated [15] - Manganese transportation targets have been adjusted to 6.5 to 7 million tons for 2025, with cash cost targets revised to $2.1 to $2.3 per ton [16]