Core Viewpoint - The early resumption of production at the Jiangxi Jianxiawo lithium mine by CATL has interrupted the rebound of lithium carbonate prices, suggesting that low price levels may persist longer than expected, indicating deeper industry dynamics at play [2]. Group 1: Market Dynamics - On September 11, lithium carbonate futures opened high but closed up only 1.25%, maintaining the 70,000 yuan mark, yet this is over 20% lower than the mid-August peak of 90,000 yuan per ton, marking a failed rebound [3][6]. - The market volatility was triggered by CATL's faster-than-expected resumption of production at the Jianxiawo lithium mine, which is projected to reach an annual capacity of 80,000 tons of lithium carbonate by 2025, accounting for over half of Jiangxi's total output [5][6]. - Following the resumption news, lithium carbonate futures dropped to 69,800 yuan per ton, hitting the daily limit down, and closed at 70,300 yuan, with the entire lithium mining sector experiencing a downturn [6]. Group 2: Supply Chain Implications - The unexpected increase in supply from the Jianxiawo mine has disrupted previous market expectations of a three to six-month production halt, signaling that leading companies like CATL have resource control capabilities [7]. - The Jianxiawo mine's production contributes approximately 6,000 tons of lithium carbonate equivalent monthly, enhancing market supply significantly [7]. - As of August 23, social inventory of lithium carbonate reached 141,500 tons, with downstream battery manufacturers increasing their inventory by 10,800 tons to 51,500 tons, indicating pressure on the market [9]. Group 3: Policy and Industry Changes - The new Mineral Resources Law, effective from July, has raised short-term concerns about supply contraction but is expected to accelerate the elimination of small mining capacities in the long run, potentially reducing domestic lithium mica production by about 12,000 tons, or 2.3% of global supply [11]. - Leading companies are leveraging economies of scale and technological advancements to lower lithium extraction costs, with some projects nearing the low-cost levels of overseas salt lakes [11]. Group 4: Demand Trends - In August 2025, China's new energy vehicle sales reached 1.395 million units, a year-on-year increase of 26.8%, but the growth rate is beginning to slow down [12]. - The energy storage market is expanding but is unlikely to balance supply and demand in the short term, as energy storage batteries consume only 70% of the lithium carbonate used in power batteries [12]. - The competitive landscape is shifting, with CATL focusing on securing raw material advantages while also advancing research into lithium metal batteries, while BYD is targeting sodium batteries, which could replace approximately 15,000 tons of lithium carbonate [14]. Group 5: Competitive Landscape - The ongoing price decline of lithium carbonate presents both opportunities and challenges for midstream and downstream companies, as a decrease of 100,000 yuan per ton could lower vehicle costs by about 20,000 yuan, aiding electric vehicles in approaching the price point of fuel vehicles [14]. - Historical trends indicate that price drops often lead to price wars among leading companies, with CATL needing to maintain battery profit margins while BYD's vertical integration allows for further price reductions [14][16]. - The concentration of resources, technological substitution paths, and a slowdown in market demand are collectively reshaping the competitive dynamics within the new energy industry, suggesting that the volatility in lithium carbonate prices is far from over [16].

Core Viewpoint - The report from CITIC Securities indicates that by Q2 2025, overseas lithium resource projects will experience an increase in volume but a decrease in price, reflecting a challenging operational environment [1] Group 1: Market Dynamics - Since Q3, domestic carbonate lithium prices have rebounded from a low point, leading to increased production enthusiasm in overseas lithium mines [1] - The overall production guidance for the fiscal year 2026 is expected to grow, although the process of clearing overseas supply may be delayed [1] Group 2: Supply Risks and Demand - Current supply risks related to domestic lithium mica have not been eliminated, which, combined with stronger-than-expected downstream demand, suggests a lower risk of significant price declines for lithium [1] - If there are unexpected disruptions in mica production, it could lead to a restoration of the supply-demand balance and a potential price rebound [1] Group 3: Investment Opportunities - The report recommends focusing on low-cost targets and companies with high-quality mining assets that may benefit from the rebound in lithium prices as they touch the bottom [1]

Core Viewpoint - CITIC Securities indicates that in Q2 2025, overseas lithium resource projects are experiencing an increase in volume but a decline in price, with domestic lithium carbonate prices rebounding since Q3 2025, leading to increased production enthusiasm in overseas lithium mines [1] Group 1: Market Dynamics - Domestic lithium mica supply risks have not been eliminated, and coupled with stronger-than-expected downstream demand, the risk of a significant decline in lithium prices is considered low [1] - If there are unexpected disruptions in mica production, it may lead to a restoration of the supply-demand balance and a rebound in prices [1] Group 2: Investment Recommendations - It is suggested to pay attention to low-cost targets and companies with high-quality mining assets that may benefit from the rebound in lithium prices during the recovery phase [1]

Core Viewpoint - The company is actively monitoring domestic and international lithium resources and is open to potential investments in lithium resource opportunities [2] Company Summary - The company expressed its commitment to keeping an eye on lithium resources both domestically and internationally [2] - The company indicated that it would consider making investments in lithium resources if suitable opportunities arise [2]

Group 1 - Morgan Stanley's short position in Ganfeng Lithium (1772.HK) decreased to 3.19% on September 8, down from 3.70% previously [1]

Group 1 - The company Yongxing Materials (002756.SZ) has obtained the mining license for its subsidiary Huqiao Mining in accordance with legal regulations, and its production operations are currently normal [1] - The company will strictly adhere to government requirements in its future operations [1] Group 2 - An investor raised concerns on the interactive platform regarding the company's stock price lagging over 30% behind other lithium mining companies [3] - The investor questioned the compliance and legality of the mining certificate for the company's Chashan mine, which is categorized as a ceramic soil mine, and whether it needs to be converted to a lithium mining certificate or a by-product lithium mining certificate [3] - The investor also inquired if a license conversion would require a production halt [3]

碳酸锂产业日报 2025/9/11 | 项目类别 | 数据指标 | 最新 | 环比 数据指标 | 最新 | 环比 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | 主力合约收盘价（日，元/吨） | 71,000.00 | +280.00↑ 前20名净持仓（日，手） | -159,932.00 | +9072.00↑ | | 期货市场 | 主力合约持仓量（日，手） | 323,456.00 | -17358.00↓ 近远月合约价差（日，元/吨） | -280.00 | +300.00↑ | | | 广期所仓单（日，手/吨） | 38,101.00 | 0.00 | | | | 现货市场 | 电池级碳酸锂平均价（日，元/吨） | 72,850.00 | -600.00↓ 工业级碳酸锂平均价（日，万元/吨） | 70,600.00 | -600.00↓ | | | Li₂CO₃主力合约基差（日，元/吨） | 1,850.00 | -880.00↓ | | | | 上游情况 | 锂辉石精矿(6%CIF中国)平均价（日，美元/吨） | 895.00 | -27.00↓ 磷锂铝石平均 ...

Report Industry Investment Rating - Unilateral: Cautiously bearish [4] - Inter - period: None [4] - Inter - variety: None [4] - Spot - futures: None [4] - Options: None [4] Core View of the Report - The short - term fundamental supply - demand pattern is good. In September, there may be a slight inventory reduction. The sharp decline in the market on the day was mainly affected by the expected resumption of production of previously shut - down mines. The mid - term supply - demand shows an over - supply cycle, and the market may be weak and volatile after the mine resumes production and consumption support weakens [1][2] Summary by Relevant Catalogs Market Analysis - On September 10, 2025, the lithium carbonate main contract 2511 opened at 69,040 yuan/ton and closed at 70,720 yuan/ton, with a - 4.87% change from the previous day's settlement price. The trading volume was 751,480 lots, and the open interest was 340,814 lots (351,340 lots the previous day). The current basis was 3,330 yuan/ton, and the lithium carbonate warehouse receipts were 38,101 lots with no change from the previous day [1] - Battery - grade lithium carbonate was quoted at 71,500 - 75,400 yuan/ton, and industrial - grade lithium carbonate was quoted at 70,600 - 71,800 yuan/ton, both down 1,150 yuan/ton from the previous day. The price of 6% lithium concentrate was 805 US dollars/ton, down 45 US dollars/ton from the previous day [1] - The downstream material factories' price - fixing enthusiasm increased significantly. In September, the market showed simultaneous growth in supply and demand, and the overall supply of lithium carbonate was still tight. The proportion of lithium carbonate produced from spodumene exceeded 60%, while that from lithium mica decreased to 15% [1] Strategy - The short - term supply - demand pattern is good. The production of lithium carbonate from spodumene increases, and that from mica decreases in the short term. The consumption end is in the peak season with good downstream production schedules. In September, there may be a slight inventory reduction. The mid - term over - supply cycle remains unchanged, and the market may be weak and volatile later [2]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - No investment rating information provided in the report 2. Core View of the Report - The U.S. three major indices showed mixed performance. The previous trading day saw the stock index rebound with oscillations, with the communication sector leading the gains and the power equipment sector leading the losses. The market turnover was 2.00 trillion yuan. On September 9, the margin trading balance increased by 5952 million yuan to 2303.495 billion yuan. In 2025, domestic liquidity is expected to remain loose, and it is in a policy window period. In the fourth quarter, more incremental policies may be introduced to boost the real economy, and external risks are gradually easing. The increasing probability of the Fed's interest - rate cut in September further enhances the attractiveness of RMB assets. The current market is in a resonance period of "policy bottom + capital bottom + valuation bottom", but one needs to adapt to the accelerating sector rotation and structural differentiation. The CSI 500 and CSI 1000 indices, which are mostly composed of technology - growth stocks, are more offensive, with larger fluctuations but potentially higher returns. The SSE 50 and CSI 300, which are mostly composed of dividend blue - chip stocks, are more defensive, with smaller fluctuations but relatively weaker price elasticity. Since July, the stock index has continued to rise with a large increase, and it may undergo shock consolidation in the short term, but the probability of a long - term market continuation is high [2] 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Stock Index Futures Market - **IF Contracts**: The previous two - day closing prices of IF contracts (current month, next month, next quarter, and far - quarter) were 4426.20, 4419.20, 4399.60, and 4379.20 respectively, and the previous day's closing prices were 4432.40, 4422.80, 4400.60, and 4378.20 respectively. The price increases were 11.60, 10.00, 7.40, and 4.60 respectively, and the corresponding increases in the CSI 300 were 0.26, 0.23, 0.17, and 0.11. The trading volumes were 76988.00, 6115.00, 38360.00, and 9217.00 respectively, and the open interest was 113485.00, 15085.00, 106452.00, and 40453.00 respectively. The changes in open interest were 944.00, 828.00, 4011.00, and 1524.00 respectively [1] - **IH Contracts**: The previous two - day closing prices of IH contracts (current month, next month, next quarter, and far - quarter) were 2925.40, 2925.80, 2924.80, and 2926.60 respectively, and the previous day's closing prices were 2937.80, 2936.20, 2936.80, and 2939.80 respectively. The price increases were 15.80, 14.60, 15.00, and 16.60 respectively, and the corresponding increases in the SSE 50 were 0.54, 0.50, 0.51, and 0.57. The trading volumes were 33015.00, 2270.00, 14970.00, and 2994.00 respectively, and the open interest was 48255.00, 5673.00, 32649.00, and 9310.00 respectively. The changes in open interest were - 159.00, - 802.00, 623.00, and 245.00 respectively [1] - **IC Contracts**: The previous two - day closing prices of IC contracts (current month, next month, next quarter, and far - quarter) were 6872.80, 6813.60, 6696.40, and 6550.00 respectively, and the previous day's closing prices were 6863.40, 6803.00, 6682.80, and 6531.20 respectively. The price decreases were 3.40, 5.00, 9.20, and 15.20 respectively, and the corresponding decreases in the CSI 500 were 0.05, 0.07, 0.14, and 0.23. The trading volumes were 75803.00, 7440.00, 39131.00, and 12223.00 respectively, and the open interest was 105294.00, 15435.00, 88732.00, and 37927.00 respectively. The changes in open interest were 1013.00, 556.00, 801.00, and - 638.00 respectively [1] - **IM Contracts**: The previous two - day closing prices of IM contracts (current month, next month, next quarter, and far - quarter) were 7165.80, 7100.60, 6956.40, and 6776.80 respectively, and the previous day's closing prices were 7151.00, 7088.60, 6938.20, and 6750.00 respectively. The price decreases were 2.40, 3.80, 10.60, and 19.80 respectively, and the corresponding decreases in the CSI 1000 were 0.03, 0.05, 0.15, and 0.29. The trading volumes were 161976.00, 14887.00, 74810.00, and 23421.00 respectively, and the open interest was 154502.00, 30109.00, 132535.00, and 66557.00 respectively. The changes in open interest were - 826.00, 1901.00, 1429.00, and 539.00 respectively [1] - **Inter - month Spreads**: The current values of the inter - month spreads of IF (next month - current month), IH (next month - current month), IC (next month - current month), and IM (next month - current month) were - 9.60, - 1.60, - 60.40, and - 62.40 respectively, and the previous values were - 7.00, 0.40, - 59.20, and - 65.20 respectively [1] 3.2 Stock Index Spot Market - **Major Indexes**: The previous values of the CSI 300, SSE 50, CSI 500, and CSI 1000 indexes were 4445.36, 2939.59, 6932.11, and 7230.17 respectively, and the previous two - day values were 4436.26, 2928.63, 6928.97, and 7226.03 respectively. The increases were 0.21, 0.37, 0.05, and 0.06 respectively. The trading volumes (in billions of lots) were 203.60, 56.40, 189.92, and 252.67 respectively, and the total trading amounts (in billions of yuan) were 5355.39, 1338.02, 3596.67, and 3961.05 respectively [1] - **Industry Indexes**: Among the CSI 300 industry indexes, the energy, raw materials, industrial, and optional consumption sectors had decreases of - 0.47%, - 1.21%, - 0.88%, and - 0.61% respectively. The major consumption, medical and health, real - estate finance, and information technology sectors had increases of 0.31%, - 0.71%, - 0.08%, and 2.13% respectively. The telecommunications business and public utilities sectors had increases of 4.05% and 0.00% respectively [1] 3.3 Futures - Spot Basis - **IF Contracts and CSI 300**: The previous values of the basis of IF (current month - CSI 300), IF (next month - CSI 300), IF (next quarter - CSI 300), and IF (far - quarter - CSI 300) were - 12.96, - 22.56, - 44.76, and - 67.16 respectively, and the previous two - day values were - 10.06, - 17.06, - 36.66, and - 57.06 respectively [1] - **IH Contracts and SSE 50**: The previous values of the basis of IH (current month - SSE 50), IH (next month - SSE 50), IH (next quarter - SSE 50), and IH (far - quarter - SSE 50) were - 1.79, - 3.39, - 2.79, and 0.21 respectively, and the previous two - day values were - 3.23, - 2.83, - 3.83, and - 2.03 respectively [1] - **IC Contracts and CSI 500**: The previous values of the basis of IC (current month - CSI 500), IC (next month - CSI 500), IC (next quarter - CSI 500), and IC (far - quarter - CSI 500) were - 68.71, - 129.11, - 249.31, and - 400.91 respectively, and the previous two - day values were - 56.17, - 115.37, - 232.57, and - 378.97 respectively [1] - **IM Contracts and CSI 1000**: The previous values of the basis of IM (current month - CSI 1000), IM (next month - CSI 1000), IM (next quarter - CSI 1000), and IM (far - quarter - CSI 1000) were - 79.17, - 141.57, - 291.97, and - 480.17 respectively, and the previous two - day values were - 60.23, - 125.43, - 269.63, and - 449.23 respectively [1] 3.4 Other Domestic and Overseas Indexes - **Domestic Indexes**: The previous values of the Shanghai Composite Index, Shenzhen Component Index, Small and Medium - sized Board Index, and ChiNext Index were 3812.22, 12557.68, 7686.96, and 2904.27 respectively, and the previous two - day values were 3807.29, 12510.60, 7676.37, and 2867.97 respectively. The increases were 0.13%, 0.38%, 0.14%, and 1.27% respectively [1] - **Overseas Indexes**: The previous values of the Hang Seng Index, Nikkei 225, S&P 500, and DAX Index were 26200.26, 43837.67, 6532.04, and 23632.95 respectively, and the previous two - day values were 25938.13, 43459.29, 6512.61, and 23718.45 respectively. The increases were 1.01%, 0.87%, 0.30%, and - 0.36% respectively [1] 3.5 Macroeconomic Information - China's CPI in August was flat month - on - month and decreased by 0.4% year - on - year due to the high base and the drag of food prices. The core CPI increased by 0.9% year - on - year, with the increase expanding for the fourth consecutive month. The PPI decreased by 2.9% year - on - year, with the decline narrowing by 0.7 percentage points compared with the previous month, and was flat month - on - month, ending the eight - month downward trend [2] - The report on the implementation of the national economic and social development plan since this year pointed out that in the second half of the year, it is necessary to better coordinate domestic economic work and international economic and trade struggles, coordinate high - quality development and high - level security, maintain policy continuity and stability, enhance flexibility and predictability, focus on stabilizing employment, enterprises, the market, and expectations, and promote the domestic and international dual - cycle, aiming to promote a reasonable recovery of the price level, social employment stability, and economic growth [2] - China will unswervingly expand high - level opening - up, actively align with international high - standard economic and trade rules, accelerate pilot implementation in platforms such as free trade pilot zones and national service trade innovation and development demonstration zones, and promote high - quality development of service trade [2] - China opposed the negative words and deeds of the US side, which damaged China's legitimate rights and interests and interfered in China's internal affairs [2] 3.6 Industry Information - Six departments including the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology jointly launched a special rectification action on network chaos in the automotive industry, focusing on issues such as online trolls and "black public relations" [2] - China has made major breakthroughs in prospecting for strategic emerging industry minerals, discovering an "Asian lithium belt" spanning four provinces and regions and multiple large and super - large lithium mines [2] - In August, the comprehensive inventory coefficient of automobile dealers was 1.31, a 3% month - on - month decrease and a 12.9% year - on - year increase. The inventory level was below the warning line but higher than the reasonable range. The passenger car terminal retail sales in September are expected to increase steadily month - on - month [2] - The China E - commerce Logistics Index in August was 112.3 points, up 0.3 points from the previous month, reaching a new high this year, and has increased for six consecutive months [2]

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core View of the Report - Due to the faster - than - expected news of the resumption of production at Ningde Times' Jianxiawo Mine, the morning trading of lithium carbonate futures opened sharply lower, and the price almost recovered the gains from the supply - side production cut hype in August. Although there is uncertainty about the resumption of production, market sentiment improved slightly. The spot price center shifted downwards, and downstream material factories were actively pricing at low points. In the context of industry overcapacity, the willingness of holders to hold up prices is weak. The impact of the resumption of production at Jianxiawo Mine on the spot market is difficult to be fully absorbed by demand. It is recommended to wait for the risk to land before taking unilateral actions [9]. 3. Summary by Relevant Sections 3.1 Market Review and Operation Suggestions - **Market Performance**: Affected by the news of the resumption of production at Ningde Times' Jianxiawo Mine, the morning trading of lithium carbonate futures opened sharply lower, with the main contract reaching a minimum of 68,600. The price almost recovered the gains from the supply - side production cut hype in August. Although an insider said there was uncertainty about the resumption, the market sentiment improved limitedly, and the main contract barely stood above 70,000 at the end of the session. The spot price center moved down, with electric carbon dropping 1,150 to 73,450. Downstream material factories were actively pricing at low points due to rigid procurement demand during the peak season [9]. - **Raw Material Prices**: Australian ore dropped 45 to 805 US dollars per ton, and lithium mica ore dropped 50 to 1,815 yuan per ton. The profit of salt factories improved, with the production loss of salt factories purchasing lithium mica narrowing to 7,321 yuan per ton and that of salt factories purchasing lithium spodumene narrowing to 1,507 yuan per ton [9]. - **Operation Suggestions**: In the context of industry overcapacity, the willingness of holders to hold up prices is weak. The impact of the resumption of production at Jianxiawo Mine on the spot market is difficult to be fully absorbed by demand. It is necessary to continue to pay attention to the implementation of the resumption of production at Jianxiawo Mine, and it is recommended to wait for the risk to land before taking unilateral actions [9]. 3.2 Industry News - **Galan Lithium's Project Progress**: Australian Galan Lithium announced that the first - phase construction of its Hombre Muerto West (HMW) lithium salt project in Argentina has made significant progress. The design of Pool 4 has been completed, which will support an operation of 4,000 tons per year of lithium carbonate equivalent. The construction of a nanofiltration plant in Sydney is in progress. The project has a mid - term goal of achieving an annual output of 21,000 tons of LCE in 2026, 40,000 tons in 2028, and potentially increasing to 60,000 tons in 2030 [12]. - **Ningde Times' Mine Resumption**: On September 10, it was learned that Ningde Times' subsidiary Yichun Times New Energy Mining Co., Ltd. held a "Jianxiawo Lithium Mine Resumption Work Meeting" on September 9 to discuss the resumption of production at the Jianxiawo Lithium Mine. The goal is to complete the resumption of production by November this year, but it is uncertain whether this goal can be achieved, and it may be adjusted according to the actual progress. Investors are advised to view market news rationally [12][13].