1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Not mentioned in the provided content 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - This week, the price of lithium carbonate futures fluctuated widely in the range of 77,000 - 83,000 yuan per ton. The 2511 contract closed at 80,460 yuan per ton, up 1,160 yuan per ton week - on - week, and the 2601 contract closed at 82,300 yuan per ton, up 1,520 yuan per ton week - on - week. The spot price decreased by 150 yuan per ton to 80,400 yuan per ton [1]. - The current market is trading on the increase in mining costs rather than the resumption of supply. After the resumption of work in Jiangxi mines, there is still a downward risk in prices. In terms of energy storage demand, the number of tender projects in October decreased month - on - month, and the price of lithium ore has declined but remains at a high level [3]. - For unilateral trading, it is expected that the price of the futures main contract will move in the range of 70,000 - 83,000 yuan per ton. For inter - period trading, no recommendations are provided. For hedging, it is recommended to reduce the hedging ratio [4][5]. 3. Summaries According to Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Supply and Demand Fundamentals - **Raw Materials**: The price of lithium ore dropped from the high of $944 per ton last week to $927 per ton. The prices of lithium hexafluorophosphate and electrolyte increased significantly, with the electrolyte for lithium iron phosphate having the largest increase. The prices of downstream batteries and cathodes were weak [2]. - **Supply**: The weekly output increased to 21,534 tons, and the operating rate rose to 55%. The inventory decreased by 3,405 tons to 124,000 tons compared with last week. Yichun Times New Energy Mining Co., Ltd. needs to pay 247 million yuan in mining rights transfer fees for the lithium ore resources used from February 28, 2022, to August 9, 2025, involving 25.83 million tons of raw ore, and the cost per ton of lithium carbonate is expected to increase by 2,864 yuan [2]. - **Demand**: In October 2025, the domestic energy storage market completed 10GW/29.4GWh of energy storage systems and EPC general contracting tendering for equipment, showing a decline compared with 11.7GW/33.3GWh in September. The average bid price for 2 - hour energy storage systems was 0.628 yuan/Wh, and the bid price range for 4 - hour energy storage systems was 0.43 - 0.65 yuan/Wh, with an average of 0.52 yuan/Wh [2]. 3.2 Charts and Data - **Lithium Salt Upstream Supply - Side (Lithium Ore)**: There are charts showing the processing profit of spodumene concentrate, the average price trend of spodumene concentrate, the monthly import volume and price of lithium concentrate, and the monthly import volume and price of Australian lithium concentrate [6][7]. - **Lithium Salt Mid - stream Consumption - Side (Lithium Salt Products)**: Multiple charts display the prices of battery - grade lithium carbonate in different regions, the price trends of domestic battery - grade and industrial - grade lithium carbonate, the processing cost of converting industrial - grade to battery - grade lithium carbonate, the production volume, operating rate, inventory, and import and export volume of lithium carbonate [7][8][9][10]. - **Lithium Salt Downstream Consumption - Side (Lithium Batteries and Materials)**: Charts present the apparent consumption of lithium carbonate in China, the available days of inventory, the monthly production volume and operating rate of lithium iron phosphate and ternary materials, the import and export volume of ternary materials, the installed capacity of Chinese lithium batteries, and the production volume of various types of power lithium batteries [11][12].

Market Overview - On November 7, the Shanghai Composite Index fell by 0.25% to 3997 points, the Shenzhen Component Index dropped by 0.36%, and the ChiNext Index decreased by 0.51%. Over 3100 stocks in the market declined [1] - Market hotspots focused on organic silicon, fluorine chemicals, phosphorus chemicals, and fertilizers, while sectors like robot actuators and reducers saw declines [1] Stock Performance - High-performing stocks included HeFu China, which hit a 9-day limit up, HaiLu Heavy Industry with a 5-day limit up, and HaiMa Automobile achieving a 6-day limit up [3] - The top three net buying stocks on the daily leaderboard were DuoFluoro, YongTai Technology, and ZhongYiDa, with net purchases of 653 million, 341 million, and 250 million respectively [4] Institutional Activity - The top three net buying stocks involving institutional special seats were DuoFluoro, ShengXin Lithium Energy, and TianHua New Energy, with net purchases of 438 million, 219 million, and 213 million respectively [5] - The top three net selling stocks involving institutional special seats were JingQuanHua, YunNan ZheYe, and DeLiJia, with net sales of 136 million, 122 million, and 7.58 million respectively [6] Sector Highlights - The fluorine chemical sector reported strong Q3 earnings, with companies like DuoFluoro and YongHe shares seeing net profit increases exceeding 190% year-on-year [8] - DuoFluoro expects to ship 50,000 tons of lithium hexafluorophosphate in 2025, with market prices rising to approximately 90,000 yuan/ton post-National Day [8] - ShengXin Lithium Energy's lithium hexafluorophosphate price surpassed 110,000 yuan/ton, with a monthly increase of over 82%, supporting the resilience of lithium carbonate and other new energy metal prices [9] Company Developments - DuoFluoro has developed a fluorine polymer electrolyte and is capable of production and delivery [8] - ShengXin Lithium Energy plans to raise up to 3.2 billion yuan through a private placement to strategic investors, ensuring stable downstream customer relationships [10] - HaiMa Automobile is preparing for the full operation of the Hainan Free Trade Port, which is expected to enhance its competitive edge in the market [12] Trading Dynamics - Yunnan ZheYe saw a decline of 7.45%, while YongTai Technology hit a limit up with a trading volume of 2.92 billion yuan [15] - The trading activity of notable retail investors included significant net purchases in stocks like JingQuanHua and DuoFluoro [19]

Group 1 - The article emphasizes the importance of timely and insightful research reports to identify investment opportunities, particularly in the context of the rapidly evolving AI and semiconductor markets [1] - The global storage chip market is experiencing a structural supply-demand imbalance due to the continuous explosion of AI demand, with a strong investment outlook for this sector [1] - The stock of Xiangnong Chip Innovation has seen a significant increase, with a maximum rise of over 360% following multiple alerts to investors [1] Group 2 - The value of the "dual leaders" in potassium and lithium is expected to be reassessed, with the potential increase in lithium salt production capacity from 40,000 tons to 200,000 tons after the acquisition by Wenkang [2] - The industry is accelerating due to dual drivers of policy and technology, with the satellite internet computing power scheduling space potentially reaching hundreds of billions, prompting institutions to identify beneficiaries of "computing power in space" [2]

Core Insights - The company is currently in the trial operation phase of its 40,000-ton lithium salt project, with overall performance and efficiency improvements being reported positively [2] - The company's production target for lithium carbonate this year is set at 3,000 tons, and based on current progress, it is expected to exceed this target [2]

Core Insights - The company has successfully launched a new lithium project with a capacity of 40,000 tons, which has been in operation for one month [2] - The company is currently in the trial operation phase of the lithium salt project, with overall performance and efficiency improvements being reported as good [2] - The production target for lithium carbonate for the current year is set at 3,000 tons, and based on current progress, the company expects to exceed this target [2]

Core Viewpoint - The company plans to produce 43,000 tons of lithium carbonate by 2025, with a significant milestone achieved as a lithium salt project commenced operations in September 2023 [1] Group 1 - The company has confirmed its annual lithium production capacity for 2025 [1] - The lithium salt project, which is crucial for increasing production capacity, officially started operations at the end of September 2023 [1]

Core Viewpoint - The company, Cuihua Jewelry, has confirmed that its main products currently include battery-grade lithium carbonate, battery-grade lithium hydroxide, and battery-grade lithium dihydrogen phosphate [2] Group 1 - The company is actively engaged in the production of battery-grade lithium compounds [2] - The focus on battery-grade materials indicates a strategic alignment with the growing demand in the electric vehicle and energy storage sectors [2]

Report Summary 1. Investment Rating No investment rating for the industry is provided in the report. 2. Core View The short - term supply - demand pattern is favorable with continuous inventory depletion and good performance on the consumption side, providing some support for the market. However, the upstream hedging willingness will increase at the price of 83,000 yuan/ton. An inventory inflection point is expected in December. If consumption weakens and the mining end resumes production, the inventory may shift from depletion to accumulation, causing the market to decline [4]. 3. Summary by Related Catalogs Market Analysis - On November 3, 2025, the lithium carbonate main contract 2601 opened at 81,260 yuan/ton and closed at 82,280 yuan/ton, with a - 0.10% change from the previous day's settlement price. The trading volume was 586,668 lots, and the open interest was 525,184 lots (compared to 510,440 lots the previous day). The basis was - 960 yuan/ton, and the number of lithium carbonate warehouse receipts was 27,290 lots, a decrease of 331 lots from the previous day [1]. - Battery - grade lithium carbonate was priced at 79,400 - 82,600 yuan/ton, and industrial - grade lithium carbonate at 78,200 - 79,400 yuan/ton, both up 450 yuan/ton from the previous day. The price of 6% lithium concentrate was 975 US dollars/ton, down 10 US dollars/ton from the previous day. Downstream material factories' operating rates are rising, but market transactions are dull after the price increase. Upstream and downstream enterprises are negotiating long - term contracts for next year, mainly on coefficients. The overall operating rate of lithium salt plants remains high, with both spodumene and salt - lake ends above 60%. November's domestic lithium carbonate production is expected to be similar to October's [2]. - In October, domestic lithium carbonate production increased 6% month - on - month and 55% year - on - year. Other products like lithium hydroxide, cobalt sulfate, etc. also showed various growth or decline trends [3]. Strategy - Unilateral: Adopt a short - term wait - and - see approach, focus on inventory and consumption inflection points, and opportunistically sell hedging at high prices [4]. - Cross - period: None [5]. - Cross - variety: None [5]. - Spot - futures: None [5]. - Options: None [5].

Core Insights - Keda Manufacturing reported significant growth in its Q3 2025 financial results, with a revenue increase of 47.19% year-on-year and a net profit growth of 63.49% for the first nine months of the year [1] - The company's overseas building materials business and lithium battery materials segment were the primary drivers of this growth [1] Group 1: Financial Performance - For the first nine months of 2025, Keda Manufacturing achieved a revenue of 12.605 billion yuan and a net profit of 1.149 billion yuan, with operating cash flow increasing by 65 times to 1.560 billion yuan [1] - In Q3 alone, the company generated revenue of 4.417 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 43.89%, and a net profit of 404 million yuan, up 62.65% [1] Group 2: Business Segments - The overseas building materials segment saw substantial revenue growth due to the release of new capacities from projects in Kenya, Côte d'Ivoire, and Tanzania, along with optimized pricing strategies for ceramic tiles [1] - The lithium battery materials segment has reached a production capacity of 150,000 tons per year for artificial graphite, with sales volume increasing over 300% year-on-year, totaling nearly 70,000 tons during the reporting period [2] Group 3: Strategic Initiatives - Keda Manufacturing plans to continue its expansion in the overseas building materials sector, focusing on regions south of the Sahara and gradually extending to South America [3] - The company aims to enhance local operations and service efficiency in key markets through initiatives such as the construction of a factory in Turkey and the development of local teams [2]

Core Viewpoint - The company reported its Q3 2025 results, showing a mixed performance with revenue growth but significant declines in net profit, driven by fluctuations in lithium prices and ongoing project developments [1][2][4]. Financial Performance - For the first three quarters of 2025, the company achieved a revenue of 4.818 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 34.99% - The net profit attributable to shareholders was 204 million yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 62.58% - The net profit after deducting non-recurring items was 122 million yuan, down 70.60% - In Q3 2025 alone, the company reported a revenue of 1.551 billion yuan, up 35.19% year-on-year but down 10.34% quarter-on-quarter - The net profit attributable to shareholders for Q3 was 115 million yuan, an increase of 58.18% year-on-year and up 352.11% quarter-on-quarter - The net profit after deducting non-recurring items for Q3 was also 115 million yuan, a significant year-on-year increase of 488.28% and up 425.31% quarter-on-quarter [1]. Lithium Price Recovery - The rebound in lithium prices, driven by domestic resource disruptions and improved downstream demand, supported the company's performance in Q3 2025 - The average price of battery-grade lithium carbonate in Q3 2025 was 72,352.27 yuan/ton, down 8.30% year-on-year but up 12.11% quarter-on-quarter - The average price of battery-grade lithium hydroxide was 73,611.36 yuan/ton, down 9.49% year-on-year but up 4.68% quarter-on-quarter - The increase in lithium prices and improved sales volume led to a notable recovery in the profitability of the company's lithium salt business [2]. Project Developments - The company is making progress on its copper and multi-metal recycling projects, with the Zambia Kitumba copper mine project advancing as planned - The project includes a design capacity of 3.5 million tons/year for ore extraction and 60,000 tons/year for copper smelting - The Namibia multi-metal recycling project is also progressing well, with the installation of the first rotary kiln for the pyrometallurgical process [3]. Investment Outlook - The company maintains a leading position in the global cesium and rubidium salt market, with stable performance expected - The recovery in lithium prices and improved demand, along with the successful progress of new projects, may signal a turnaround in overall performance - Projected net profits for 2025-2027 are estimated at 379 million, 973 million, and 2.208 billion yuan, with corresponding EPS of 0.53, 1.35, and 3.06 yuan, and PE ratios of 100.14, 39.01, and 17.19x respectively [4].