Group 1 - The lithium mining sector experienced a significant decline, with a drop of over 6% as of 14:40, and companies like Western Mining, China Minerals Resources, and Tianqi Lithium seeing declines of over 7% [2] - Several lithium mining companies, including Ganfeng Lithium and Yahua Group, reported to China Securities Journal that their production and operations are normal [2] - An anonymous company representative stated that their products are in high demand, with normal production and sales, and currently no inventory issues [2] Group 2 - According to Shanghai Steel Union, the price of battery-grade lithium carbonate has been on the rise since the second half of 2025, increasing from around 70,000 yuan per ton to approximately 170,000 yuan per ton [2] - Industry insiders believe that the recovery in lithium carbonate prices is expected to boost the performance of companies with their own mines and salt lakes [2]