Battery - Anhui Suzhou City and Chery Group signed a cooperation agreement to build a lithium-ion battery production base with an annual output of 20GWh and a total investment exceeding 10 billion yuan, covering the entire production chain from cell to PACK [2] - Eight lithium battery companies, including CATL and BYD, were selected for the 2025 Fortune China Technology 50 list, highlighting their multidimensional leadership in the industry [3] - BYD's chief scientist and CATL's chief scientist were both nominated as candidates for the Chinese Academy of Engineering, indicating their significant contributions to the field [4] - A tripartite strategic cooperation agreement was signed among three companies to develop a green low-carbon industrial ecosystem covering the entire lifecycle of batteries, from R&D to recycling [6] - A new battery recycling project in Meizhou, Guangdong, aims to recycle 40,000 tons of lithium battery waste annually, marking a significant step towards sustainable practices in the industry [7] Materials - Longpan Technology plans to raise up to 2 billion yuan through a private placement to fund high-performance phosphate-based cathode material projects and supplement working capital [9] Overseas - Chile's mining ministry is ready to sign a contract for the Altoandinos lithium project, which will be developed in collaboration with global mining giant Rio Tinto [11] - The South Korean government announced a support plan totaling 45.8 trillion won (approximately 234.95 billion yuan) to enhance supply chain resilience, focusing on key industries such as batteries and semiconductors [12] - SQM, a leading global lithium producer, raised its annual sales target despite a 28% drop in core profits in Q2, anticipating a rebound in prices and a 17% annual increase in global lithium demand [15] - Ford and SK On's joint venture BlueOval SK has commenced production at its first battery plant in Kentucky, which will supply batteries for the electric Ford F-150 Lightning [17] - Sileck signed a memorandum of understanding with South Korea's Dongwon Systems to establish a joint venture for battery shell business collaboration in the U.S. and Europe [18]