CATL(SZ:300750) Hong Yuan Qi Huo·2025-09-10 08:49Report Summary 1. Industry Investment Rating No industry investment rating is provided in the report. 2. Core View The price of lithium carbonate is expected to fluctuate downward in the short - term. The active promotion of the resumption of production at the Zhuxiwo lithium mine weakens the supply contraction expectation. It is recommended to go short at high prices [2]. 3. Summary by Relevant Content Market Data - Futures Prices: On September 9, 2025, the closing prices of the near - month, consecutive - one, consecutive - two, consecutive - three, and other contracts of lithium carbonate futures all decreased compared to the previous day. For example, the near - month contract closed at 72,820 yuan/ton, a decrease of 2,440 yuan compared to September 8 [2]. - Trading Volume and Open Interest: The trading volume of lithium carbonate futures on September 9 was 591,675 lots, a decrease of 190,712 lots; the open interest was 351,340 lots, a decrease of 12,797 lots [2]. - Inventory: The registered warehouse receipts were 38,101 tons, an increase of 650 tons. The social inventory decreased, with smelters reducing inventory and downstream and others increasing inventory [2]. - Spot Prices: The average prices of some lithium - related products remained stable, while the average price of lithium spodumene concentrate increased slightly, and the prices of lithium mica remained unchanged. For example, the average price of lithium spodumene concentrate (6%, CIF China) was 879 US dollars/ton, an increase of 3 US dollars [2]. Industry News - Zhuxiwo Lithium Mine: On the morning of September 9, Ningde Times' subsidiary held a meeting to promote the resumption of production at the Zhuxiwo lithium mine. The progress of the mining license approval is smooth, and it is expected to resume production soon [2]. - Chilean Cooperation: Chilean state - owned copper miner Codelco and SQM are expected to reach a partnership to mine lithium from the Atacama salt flats. The agreement still needs anti - monopoly approval, including from Chinese regulators [2]. Supply and Demand - Supply: Last week, the production of lithium carbonate increased, with the production of lithium carbonate from different raw materials rising slightly [2]. - Downstream Demand: Last week, the production of lithium iron phosphate increased, while the production of ternary materials decreased. In September, the production of lithium manganate increased, and the production of power batteries increased last week. In terms of terminal demand, the year - on - year growth rate of new energy vehicle production slowed down in August, 3C shipments were average, and the production schedule of energy - storage batteries increased in September [2].