CATL(SZ:300750) 起点锂电·2025-12-07 10:12Event Announcement - The 2025 (10th) Starting Point Lithium Battery Industry Annual Conference and Lithium Battery Golden Ding Award Ceremony will be held on December 18-19, 2025, in Shenzhen, with an expected offline attendance of over 1,200 and online viewership of 30,000 [2] Salary Adjustment - CATL announced a salary increase of 150 RMB for employees at levels 1-6 starting January 1, 2026, to attract and retain talent and improve work efficiency and product quality [4] LG Chem's Share Sale - LG Chem plans to sell over 10% of its stake in LG Energy, aiming to alleviate financial pressure and optimize its financial structure, with a total value of 20 trillion KRW [5] Funding for CATL's Innovation Lab - CATL's innovation lab received a total of 176 million RMB in subsidies for construction and operation from the Fujian provincial government, marking it as the first government-supported innovation lab relying on a private enterprise [6] BYD's New Energy Project in Hubei - BYD's Fudi Battery Company signed a contract for a new energy project in Hubei, enhancing its presence in the central region and contributing to the local lithium battery industry [7] Far East Battery's Contract Growth - Far East announced a significant increase in contracts over 10 million RMB, totaling 2.383 billion RMB in November, a year-on-year increase of 33.04% [8] CATL's Investment in Tianhua New Energy - CATL acquired a 12.95% stake in Tianhua New Energy for 2.635 billion RMB, becoming the second-largest shareholder [9] CATL's Large Capacity Energy Cell Shipment - CATL completed the shipment of 2 GWh of its 587Ah large capacity energy cells, marking the entry into large-scale commercial use [11] Guoxuan's Battery Project Operation - Guoxuan's 20 GWh battery project in Yichun officially commenced full operations, representing a significant investment in the region [12] LG Energy's Production Expansion - LG Energy plans to expand its energy storage battery production capacity to 50 GWh in response to increasing demand in North America [13] EVE Energy's Collaboration with China Gas - EVE Energy signed a cooperation agreement with China Gas to provide energy assurance for projects in China and Malaysia, including a 1 GWh order for energy storage products [14] New Energy Project by Xinneng An - Xinneng An's second-phase project in Xiamen is set to invest 5.7 billion RMB, with a planned capacity of 9 GWh [15] Funeng Technology's Battery Order - Funeng Technology received an order exceeding 10 GWh for its lithium iron phosphate battery system from GAC Aion for their European models [16] CATL's Zero-Carbon Shipping Solution - CATL launched a zero-carbon shipping and smart port solution, addressing challenges in electric shipping technology [17] Ganfeng Lithium's Financing - Ganfeng Lithium secured 1 billion RMB in C-round financing to support its expansion into downstream battery production [18][19] Haicheng Energy's 120 GWh Order - Haicheng Energy signed a contract to supply at least 120 GWh of energy storage products to CRRC Zhuzhou Institute from 2026 to 2030 [20][21] Nord's Supply Agreement with Zhongchuang Innovation - Nord's subsidiary signed a three-year supply agreement to provide 37,300 tons of copper foil to Zhongchuang Innovation from 2026 to 2028 [23] Phosphate Iron Project in Xiangyang - A new 200,000-ton phosphate iron project is set to be established in Xiangyang, with a total investment of 620 million RMB [24] Long-term Agreement for Lithium Iron Phosphate - Longpan Technology signed a long-term procurement agreement with Sunwoda for 10.68 million tons of lithium iron phosphate materials, valued at approximately 4.5 to 5.5 billion RMB [25] Copper Foil Industry Recovery - The copper foil industry is experiencing a recovery, with Nord as a key player securing multiple long-term contracts [26] Hunan Salt Industry's Investment in Sunwoda - Hunan Salt Industry Group is participating in the restructuring of Sunwoda Group, aiming to enhance its presence in the new energy materials sector [27][28] Cobalt Export Ban in Congo - Despite the expiration of the cobalt export ban in Congo, exports have not yet resumed due to regulatory delays [29][30][31] Price Increase for Phosphate Iron Lithium - The price of phosphate iron lithium has increased by approximately 20% since the beginning of the year, with several companies announcing price hikes [32] BYD's Phosphate Iron Lithium Processing Agreement - BYD's subsidiary signed a processing agreement for 80,000 tons of phosphate iron lithium with Qinghai Fudi [33] Separator Price Increase - Xingyuan Material announced a 30% price increase for its wet separator products, signaling a shift in the supply-demand balance in the industry [34] Solid-State Battery Production Line - MannsTech launched a new solid-state battery production line, enhancing its capabilities in the battery manufacturing sector [36] Nakanor's Equipment Shipment - Nakanor completed the shipment of over 80 sets of rolling and cutting equipment for a major overseas battery production facility [37] Li Yuanheng's Solid-State Battery Production Line - Li Yuanheng has successfully delivered a pilot production line for solid-state batteries, addressing key manufacturing challenges [38] Waste Lithium Battery Recycling Projects - Multiple waste lithium battery recycling projects are being initiated across various regions, reflecting the industry's focus on sustainable practices [40][41][42][43] New Energy Battery Project by Leap Motor - A new joint venture battery project by Leap Motor and Zhongchuang Innovation has commenced, with an expected annual output value exceeding 10 billion RMB [45] Joint Venture between Geely and SK On - Geely and SK On are discussing the establishment of a joint venture to expand their collaboration in battery supply for electric vehicles [46] Changan's Electric Vehicle Launch in Europe - Changan plans to launch its electric vehicle brands Avatr and Nevo in Europe within the next two years [47] Xiaomi's SU7 Satisfaction Ranking - Xiaomi's SU7 has been ranked first in user satisfaction among mid-large electric sedans in China for the second consecutive year [48] New Car Release by Wuliangye's Subsidiary - Wuliangye's subsidiary launched a new car model with promotional offers linked to its liquor products [49]