Core Insights - The acquisition of the mining license for the Jijiao Mountain lithium mine in Hunan marks a significant milestone for the company, enhancing its "iron + lithium dual-drive" strategy [1][3] - The lithium resource at the Jijiao Mountain mine is estimated at 489 million tons, equivalent to approximately 3.2443 million tons of lithium carbonate, positioning the company among the leaders in domestic lithium resources [1][2] - The mining operation will utilize an open-pit and underground mining approach, with an open-pit capacity of 20 million tons per year and an underground capacity of 8 million tons per year, indicating substantial future production potential [1][2] Mining and Processing Technology - The company leverages its technical expertise in iron ore processing to implement a "strong magnetic tailings + flotation" method for the Jijiao Mountain lithium mine, which can remove 85% of waste rock and enhance lithium concentrate grade to 2.3% [2] - The first phase of the processing plant, with a capacity of 10 million tons per year, has been completed, and a 20,000 tons per year lithium carbonate smelting project is also in progress [2] - A new lithium extraction process using sulfuric acid has completed pilot testing, aiming for a lithium recovery rate of 90% and a 50% reduction in lithium slag, while also recovering potassium and other associated resources [2] Future Development and Strategy - The company plans to expedite the necessary procedures for mining, selection, and smelting production related to the Jijiao Mountain lithium mine, with the goal of achieving production as soon as possible [3] - The company’s iron ore reserves have increased to 690 million tons, with an iron ore production capacity of 14.8 million tons, indicating a strong foundation for its dual-drive strategy [2] - The total lithium carbonate equivalent from the company's lithium mining areas in Hunan and Sichuan exceeds 4.72 million tons, with significant potential for further resource expansion [2]