第一财经·2025-09-30 08:04Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the recent developments regarding lithium mining companies in Yichun City, highlighting the submission and approval of mineral change reserve verification reports by eight lithium mining enterprises, including those under CATL and Guoxuan High-Tech [3][6]. Group 1: Submission and Approval of Reports - Eight lithium mining companies in Yichun have submitted mineral change reserve verification reports, with Guoxuan High-Tech confirming the approval of its report by the Ministry of Natural Resources on September 28 [3][6]. - The Yichun Natural Resources Bureau had previously mandated these companies to complete the verification reports by September 30, following an audit report that raised concerns about the approval processes of mining rights [6][7]. Group 2: Operational Status of Mining Companies - Except for the suspended CATL's Jiangxiawo lithium mine, other seven mining companies are reportedly continuing normal operations during the processing of subsequent procedures [6][7]. - There is optimism regarding the resumption of operations at CATL's lithium mine, with local expectations for a restart in October, and preparations for equipment checks already underway [6][7]. Group 3: Background and Context - The suspension of CATL's lithium mine was attributed to specific circumstances, including the expiration of its mining certificate and an ongoing audit by the National Audit Office [6][7]. - The audit highlighted issues related to the circumvention of higher-level approval processes for mining rights, prompting the Yichun Natural Resources Bureau to enforce stricter compliance measures [6].