Group 1 - Lithium battery concept stocks in the Hong Kong market experienced a collective surge, with Tianqi Lithium rising nearly 15%, Ganfeng Lithium up over 11%, Hongqiao Group increasing by over 8%, and CATL rising nearly 4% [1][2] - CATL announced on an interactive platform that it has suspended mining operations at its Yichun project after the mining license expired on August 9, and is in the process of applying for an extension [1] - Reports indicate that CATL's Jiangxiawo lithium mine will be offline for at least three months, contributing to supply disruptions in the lithium market [1] Group 2 - Citigroup predicts that the sentiment around supply disruptions will push lithium prices above 80,000 RMB per ton in the coming days, before stabilizing in the range of 70,000 to 80,000 RMB per ton [1]