在智利法院败诉后，天齐锂业宣布出售 SQM 部分持股，主动调整资本结构，为下一个锂业周期做准备 ▶ 拥有世界最大锂盐滩的SQM，在该国政策下逐步被收归国有， 天齐锂业向法院申诉未果 ▶ 公司同时宣布配股及发行可转换债券，集资约58亿港元 Image Key takeaways: 公司估算，目前SQM的1.25%股权价值约2.06亿美元。若按天齐当年入股成本比例计算，该部分原始投资额约2.16亿美元，意味可能出 现轻微账面损失。公司指，此举对盘活公司存量资产，提高公司资产流动性等将起到积极作用。 大规模配股集资 时间拉回2018年， 天齐锂业 股份有限公司（9696.HK; 002466.SZ）斥资约41亿美元买入智利化工矿业公司Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A.（SQM）近24%股权时，市场普遍认为，这是一场对全球锂资源上游的关键押注。 智利锂开采量占全球三成，是世界第二大，其中，SQM在全球锂化学品市占率超过两成。全球每五辆电动车，就有一辆的碳酸锂来自 他们。旗下拥有的阿塔卡马盐滩（Salar de Atacama）锂矿场，是全世界最大的锂盐滩，可开采面积达820 ...

Core Viewpoint - Tianqi Lithium is currently operating its lithium salt production bases as planned and is on track to meet its production goals for 2025 [1] Group 1 - The company has achieved a high capacity utilization rate for its projects that are already in production [1] - Tianqi Lithium will continue to closely monitor changes in downstream demand and market dynamics [1] - The company plans to flexibly adjust its production and sales strategies to ensure stable operations [1]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article highlights that the company, Keli Yuan, is focusing on increasing its lithium carbonate production capacity and reducing production costs through enhanced mining operations and resource procurement [2] Group 2 - The company sources its lithium carbonate raw materials primarily from its four lithium resource mines, supplemented by external procurement [2] - Keli Yuan's subsidiary, Jinfeng Lithium Industry, has a planned production capacity of 30,000 tons per year for lithium carbonate, with the first phase of 10,000 tons already reaching full production in 2023 [2] - The subsequent 20,000 tons production line will be accelerated based on technological development progress and market conditions [2]

Core Insights - The development of lithium resources in China is expected to see significant advancements and achievements by 2025, with multiple large-scale lithium mining projects being established across various provinces, enhancing the supply capacity of lithium resources and supporting the stable development of the new energy industry chain [1] Group 1: Major Lithium Mining Projects - Tianhua New Energy's subsidiary obtained a mining license for the ceramic soil (containing lithium) mine in Jiangxi Province, with a production scale of 9 million tons per year and a validity period of 23 years [2] - The Vilarasto lithium polymetallic mine in Inner Mongolia received a mining license, with a total mineral reserve of 55.27 million tons, including 4.198 million tons of Li2O, and is expected to generate an annual output value of 2.3 billion yuan [4][5] - The Xinjiang Hotan Dahongliutan 509 lithium mine development plan was approved, proposing a production scale of 4 million tons per year [6] - The Yajiang Muro lithium mine in Sichuan received approval for its mining and selection tail project, with a mining scale of 3 million tons per year [7][8] - The Daba lithium mine in Sichuan's Ma'erkang City has a proposed production scale of 5 million tons per year, with an estimated service life of 23 years [9] - The Shuangtan quartz mine in Yajiang has a proposed lithium mining scale of 2.6 million tons per year, with a service life of 29 years [10] Group 2: New Developments and Approvals - The Garin Zangke Potash Fertilizer Company received mining rights for lithium as a by-product, expanding its mining scope to include lithium, magnesium, and boron [11] - Dazhong Mining's subsidiary obtained a mining license for the Hunan Jijia Mountain lithium mine, with a planned open-pit mining scale of 20 million tons per year [12] - The application for the renewal of mining rights for the lithium mine in Jiangxi Province has been submitted to the Ministry of Natural Resources [13][14] - Zijin Mining's lithium polymetallic mine project in Hunan has been completed and put into production, marking a significant step towards becoming one of the largest lithium suppliers globally [15]

Core Viewpoint - Zijin Mining is expected to achieve a net profit of 51 billion to 52 billion yuan in 2025, representing a year-on-year increase of 59% to 62% due to rising core mineral product prices and a significant breakthrough in lithium carbonate business [1] Group 1: Financial Performance - The company anticipates a net profit increase of 18.9 billion to 19.9 billion yuan compared to the previous year's profit of 32.051 billion yuan [1] - The production of major mineral products is expected to increase steadily, with gold production around 90 tons (up from 73 tons in 2024), copper production approximately 1.09 million tons, and silver production around 437 tons [1] Group 2: Lithium Business Growth - The explosive growth in lithium carbonate business is attributed to the global layout of the "Two Lakes and Two Mines" lithium resource projects entering a concentrated production phase [2] - By the end of 2024, the company will hold lithium carbonate equivalent (LCE) resources of 17.88 million tons, ranking among the top ten globally [2] - The successful launch of the Argentinian 3Q lithium salt lake and the Tibet Lagocuo lithium salt lake projects in 2025, with the latter utilizing low-cost lithium extraction technology [2] Group 3: Future Production Plans - For 2026, the company has set production targets of 105 tons of gold, 120 tons of copper, 520 tons of silver, and 120,000 tons of lithium carbonate equivalent, representing a 380% increase from the expected 2025 output [3] - New projects, including the Manono lithium mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo, are set to commence production, with a goal of achieving an annual capacity of 250,000 to 300,000 tons of LCE by 2028 [3] Group 4: Strategic Partnerships and Innovations - The company has established a long-term supply agreement with CATL to secure downstream demand and mitigate market risks associated with lithium price fluctuations [2] - The implementation of a "Five Rings Integration" management model and self-developed collaborative processes have improved the recovery of by-product metals, enhancing overall project efficiency [2]

Core Viewpoint - Chile's state-owned copper company and lithium giant have announced the formation of a large enterprise to enhance lithium resource development, aiming to regain its leading position in lithium production, which has been ceded to Australia over the past decade [1][3]. Group 1: Joint Venture Formation - A public-private partnership named "Nova Andino Litio SpA" has been established to explore, extract, produce, and commercialize lithium in the Atacama salt flat in northern Chile, with operations planned until 2060 [3][4]. - The partnership agreement was signed on May 31, 2024, and has received approvals from over 20 regulatory bodies, including those from China, Brazil, Saudi Arabia, the EU, and Chile [3]. Group 2: Operational Structure and Profit Distribution - The board of the new joint venture will consist of three representatives from each company, with the first meeting scheduled for December 29 [4]. - The operation will be divided into two phases: from 2025 to 2030, led by the chemical mining company, and from 2031 to 2060, where the copper company will hold a majority stake [4]. - The Chilean government will receive 70% of the joint venture's operating profits from 2025 to 2030, increasing to 85% from 2031 onwards [4]. Group 3: Production Goals - The joint venture plans to add 300,000 tons of lithium carbonate equivalent production capacity between 2025 and 2030, aiming for a stable annual output of 280,000 to 300,000 tons starting in 2031 [4].

Group 1 - The company has acquired two lithium salt lake mines in Argentina at a low cost during the industry cycle bottom, with an estimated lithium resource of over 1 million tons LCE [1] - The two lithium salt lake mines are currently in further exploration and construction stages, and the company will disclose relevant progress according to regulations [1] - The company has shipped over 10,000 tons of lithium carbonate from its recovery operations [1]

Group 1 - The company plans to produce 43,000 tons of lithium carbonate by 2025 [1] - The 40,000 tons lithium salt project commenced operations at the end of September this year [1] - The company's total lithium carbonate production capacity has reached 80,000 tons [1]

Core Viewpoint - The company has established two salt lake lithium mines in Argentina, with an estimated lithium resource exceeding 10 million tons of LCE, which may increase with further exploration efforts [2]. Group 1: Company Plans and Resources - The company plans to confirm the reserves of the two salt lake lithium mines and will conduct mining based on exploration and construction conditions, as well as market demand [2]. - The company will disclose updates regarding the lithium mines in Argentina in accordance with relevant regulations [2].

Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the report Core Viewpoint - On December 11, the main contract of lithium carbonate futures fluctuated upward. The short - term fundamentals show strong supply and weak demand, and it is expected that there is limited upside space for lithium prices. Suggest to hold short positions cautiously and set stop - losses [1] Summary by Relevant Catalogs Futures Data - On December 11, 2025, the closing prices of near - month, consecutive - one, consecutive - two, and consecutive - three contracts of lithium carbonate futures were 95,600 yuan/ton, 96,980 yuan/ton, 97,240 yuan/ton, and 97,240 yuan/ton respectively, with increases of 1,960 yuan/ton, 2,900 yuan/ton, 2,840 yuan/ton, and 2,840 yuan/ton compared to the previous day. The trading volume was 744,190 lots (+123,255), and the open interest of the active contract was 634,283 lots (+28,830). The inventory was 14,750 tons (+1,070) [1] Spot Price - On December 11, 2025, the average price of battery - grade lithium carbonate (99.5%/domestic) was 93,500 yuan/ton (+800), and the average price of industrial - grade lithium carbonate (99.2%/domestic) was 91,000 yuan/ton (+750). The prices of other lithium - related products also had corresponding changes [1] Supply and Demand - **Supply**: Last week, lithium carbonate production increased, with increased production of spodumene and recycled lithium, and decreased production of lithium carbonate from salt lakes and lithium mica. - **Demand**: Last week, the production of ammonium phosphate decreased, and the production of ternary materials decreased. In December, the production of lithium cobalt oxide and lithium manganate decreased. In November, the month - on - month and year - on - year growth rates of new energy vehicle production and sales slowed down; 3C shipments were weak; in December, the production schedule of energy - storage batteries stagnated [1] Inventory - Registered warehouse receipts were 14,750 tons (+1,070). Social inventory decreased, with inventory reduction in smelters and downstream, and inventory accumulation in other sectors [1] Industry News - American company Albemarle announced that the direct lithium extraction (DIE) pilot plant in Chile has completed verification. The lithium recovery rate exceeded 94% during stable operation, and the water reuse rate was as high as 85% during the verification phase. The company funded $30 million for the pilot plant and an additional $216 million for the salt recovery plant in the Atacama Salt Flat [1] - On December 10, the integrated mining, beneficiation, and smelting project of Xiangyuan lithium polymetallic ore of Zijin Mining was put into operation in Daoxian, Hunan. The project has a total investment of about 13 billion yuan, with a registered ore volume of about 1.96 billion tons and 670,000 tons of lithium oxide [1]