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Report Industry Investment Rating - The report suggests a "buy-on-dips" strategy for lithium carbonate [9] Core Viewpoints - Zimbabwe's suspension of ore exports may strengthen regulatory oversight of mineral resources, and if the suspension is prolonged, it could affect China's Q2 imports and lift the price floor [7][9] - The fundamentals of lithium carbonate are relatively strong, and capital flows and sentiment significantly influence prices. In January - February, supply was resilient and demand was good, with the market in tight balance and some destocking of social inventories. After the Lunar New Year, both supply and demand recovered, and sentiment improvement added upward momentum [8][9] - In the near term, with supply - demand balance, post - holiday sentiment recovery, and the approaching peak demand season, lithium carbonate prices are expected to fluctuate with a firm bias, and it's advisable to buy on dips [9] Summary by Related Catalogs Price Movement - After the Chinese New Year holiday, lithium carbonate futures rose sharply. As of February 26, the main contract recovered to around RMB 170,000 - 180,000/t. On February 25, Zimbabwe announced an immediate suspension of exports of raw ore and lithium concentrates [5][6] Commentary and Outlook - Zimbabwe's move to suspend ore exports is likely to strengthen resource control. In 2025, China imported 1.2 million tons of lithium ore from Zimbabwe, accounting for 15.5% of total imports. In 2026, its supply is expected to reach 180 kt LCE, about 15 kt LCE per month [7][9] - In January - February, lithium resource supply was strong despite some maintenance and production cuts, and demand was good with downstream restocking. After the Lunar New Year, supply and demand both recovered, and sentiment improved [8][9]