Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the news is that Ningbo Shanshan Co., Ltd. has seen a significant increase in its stock price, rising by 5.35% to reach 15.17 CNY per share, with a trading volume of 1.736 billion CNY and a turnover rate of 6.71%, resulting in a total market capitalization of 34.124 billion CNY [1] - The company specializes in the research, production, and sales of lithium-ion battery anode materials and electrolytes, with its main business revenue composition being 55.26% from polarizers, 43.88% from anode materials, and 0.86% from other sources [1] - The top circulating shareholder data indicates that a fund under Southern Fund has increased its holdings in Shanshan Co., with the Southern CSI 500 ETF (510500) adding 8.9988 million shares in the second quarter, bringing its total holdings to 23.3568 million shares, which accounts for 1.33% of the circulating shares [2] Group 2 - The Southern CSI 500 ETF (510500) has achieved a year-to-date return of 27.26%, ranking 1792 out of 4222 in its category, and a one-year return of 63.65%, ranking 1479 out of 3804 [2] - The fund manager of Southern CSI 500 ETF, Luo Wenjie, has a total fund asset scale of 138.999 billion CNY, with the best fund return during his tenure being 146.27% and the worst being -47.6% [3]

格隆汇9月15日丨龙蟠科技(603906.SH)公布，公司控股孙公司LBM NEW ENERGY (AP) PTE. LTD.（以 下简称"锂源（亚太）"）与宁德时代新能源科技股份有限公司（以下简称"宁德时代"）签署了《磷酸铁 锂正极材料采购合作协议》（以下简称"协议"）。协议约定，预计将由锂源（亚太）及其独资或合资子 公司自2026年第二季度至2031年间合计向宁德时代海外工厂销售15.75万吨符合双方约定规格的磷酸铁 锂正极材料（以上需求量将随宁德时代海外项目进度与预测需求量的调整更新，最终采购量通过双方后 续签订框架性、年度性的或者单笔采购合同落实），具体单价由双方协商确定。如按照预计数量及市场 价格估算，合同总销售金额超人民币60亿元（最终根据销售订单据实结算），达到《上海证券交易所股 票上市规则》规定的披露标准。 ...

Core Insights - The company, Beijing Dongsheng Materials Technology Co., Ltd., engaged in a detailed discussion with 10 institutional investors regarding its business development and market strategies [1][2]. Group 1: Business Development and Market Outlook - The company has diversified its product offerings in both ternary materials and lithium iron phosphate, targeting high energy density applications and mid-to-low range electric vehicles and energy storage [3]. - In the first half of 2025, the company reported significant financial growth, achieving revenue of 443.25 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 25.17%, and a net profit of 31.12 million yuan, up 8.47% [3]. Group 2: Solid-State Lithium Battery Materials - The company has established a comprehensive early layout in solid-state lithium battery materials, including oxides, sulfides, and halides, addressing key technical challenges [4]. - The solid-state lithium battery materials have seen continuous growth, with products being supplied to multiple clients in applications such as drones [4]. Group 3: Other Business Layouts and Advantages - The company has made breakthroughs in the development of lithium-rich manganese-based materials, achieving commercial viability with leading performance metrics [5]. - The production capacity for lithium iron phosphate materials is progressing, with the first phase of 40,000 tons in Panzhihua already operational, and a second phase of 80,000 tons expected to be completed in the second half of 2025 [5]. - The company is enhancing its international business presence, with an increase in the proportion of international clients and the commencement of construction for a production base in Finland [5].

Core Viewpoint - Longpan Technology has signed a significant procurement cooperation agreement with CATL for lithium iron phosphate cathode materials, which is expected to drive growth in the company's stock prices and market position [1] Company Summary - Longpan Technology's subsidiary, Lithium Source (Asia Pacific), has entered into a procurement cooperation agreement with CATL, covering the period from Q2 2026 to 2031 [1] - Following the announcement, Longpan Technology's A-shares hit the daily limit, closing at 17.07 yuan, while H-shares surged nearly 40% at one point, closing at 12.80 HKD, up 27.62% with a turnover rate of 141.68% [1] - The company's Indonesian lithium iron phosphate factory is currently the only one outside of China, having secured nearly 10 billion yuan in orders from LG Energy Solution last year [1] - Longpan Technology has a strong reputation and market share in lithium battery materials, focusing on R&D and production of lithium iron phosphate cathode materials [1] - The company is actively expanding its production capacity to meet the rapidly growing market demand, with plans to raise up to 2 billion yuan for high-performance phosphate cathode material projects in Shandong and Hubei [1] - Longpan Technology has secured sales contracts with BlueOval and EveEnergy, positioning itself to capitalize on the overseas demand for lithium iron phosphate [1] Industry Summary - The lithium iron phosphate battery market is experiencing robust growth, with expectations that China's lithium iron phosphate battery shipments will exceed 100 GWh by the end of the year [1] - The market for lithium iron phosphate batteries and their upstream materials is entering a rapid growth phase, driven by increasing demand in the domestic energy storage sector and the growth of lithium iron phosphate power batteries [1] - Longpan Technology's deep technical accumulation and market advantages in lithium iron phosphate cathode materials position it well to capture market opportunities during this favorable period [1] - Industry reports indicate that Longpan Technology's overseas capacity construction is ahead of competitors, and its deep ties with major clients enhance the certainty of capacity digestion [1]

Group 1: Market Overview and Competition - The company views both ternary materials and lithium iron phosphate (LFP) as mainstream lithium battery cathode materials with significant market demand and application differences [2][3] - Ternary materials are primarily used in long-range electric vehicles and emerging markets like drones and eVTOLs, while LFP is focused on mid-range electric vehicles and energy storage [3] - The company has diversified its product offerings in both ternary materials and LFP, achieving significant sales growth, with LFP monthly shipments nearing 10,000 tons [3][4] Group 2: Financial Performance - In the first half of 2025, the company achieved a revenue of CNY 443,249.77 million, a year-on-year increase of 25.17% [4] - The net profit attributable to shareholders was CNY 31,115.43 million, reflecting an 8.47% year-on-year growth [4] Group 3: Solid-State Battery Materials - The company has established a comprehensive layout in solid-state lithium battery materials, including oxides, sulfides, and halides [5] - It has developed semi-solid and all-solid-state cathode materials that address safety and performance issues, achieving industry-leading technology [5][6] - In the first half of 2025, solid-state lithium materials saw significant growth, with sulfide solid-state battery cathode materials achieving ton-level shipments [8] Group 4: Lithium Manganese Rich Materials - The company has developed two generations of lithium manganese-rich materials, achieving industry-leading performance in capacity and density [9][10] - Key customer development has been completed, with shipments reaching hundreds of kilograms [10] Group 5: Phosphate Lithium Iron Production Capacity - The company has a strong technical foundation for LFP, with plans to build a production capacity of 300,000 tons/year in Panzhihua, Sichuan [11] - The first phase of 120,000 tons/year is underway, with 40,000 tons already completed and operational [11] - The second phase is expected to be completed and operational by the second half of 2025, significantly boosting production capacity [11] Group 6: Competitive Advantages - The company emphasizes comprehensive competitive advantages in technology, customer relationships, product quality, and cost management [12] - It has established long-term partnerships with major global battery manufacturers and automakers, ensuring a stable customer base [12] - The company is focused on innovation and efficiency in production processes, maintaining industry-leading manufacturing capabilities [12] Group 7: International Market Development - The company has expanded its international customer base, with a growing proportion of international clients in the first half of 2025 [13] - Strategic agreements with international clients like LG and SK are expected to drive future growth [13] - The Finnish production base is under construction, aimed at meeting local supply demands and enhancing international market presence [13]

Core Viewpoint - Longpan Technology has signed a significant procurement cooperation agreement with CATL for the supply of 157,500 tons of lithium iron phosphate cathode materials, with a total contract value exceeding 6 billion yuan, enhancing its position in the overseas market [1][2]. Group 1: Company Developments - Longpan Technology's subsidiary, Lithium Source (Asia Pacific), is the only lithium iron phosphate cathode material factory outside China, having secured nearly 10 billion yuan in orders from LG Energy last year [2]. - The company has been recognized for its "12,000 tons LFP cathode material industry project" in Indonesia, which was included in the 2025 BRICS countries' industrial cooperation case list [2]. - Longpan Technology is actively expanding its production capacity, planning to raise up to 2 billion yuan for two high-performance phosphate projects, adding a total annual capacity of 195,000 tons [4]. Group 2: Market Trends - The lithium iron phosphate battery market is experiencing rapid growth, with expectations that China's lithium iron phosphate battery shipments will exceed 1.3 TWh by the end of the year, driving upstream phosphate cathode material shipments to over 3.5 million tons, a year-on-year increase of over 45% [2]. - The company is focusing on research and development in cutting-edge technologies, including solid-state batteries and advanced cathode materials, to secure a competitive edge in the market [3]. - Longpan Technology's new high-density lithium iron phosphate materials are expected to significantly improve production efficiency and reduce manufacturing costs, potentially becoming a new growth point for sales and profits [3].

Core Viewpoint - Longpan Technology has signed a procurement cooperation agreement with CATL for lithium iron phosphate cathode materials, expecting to sell a total of 157,500 tons from Q2 2026 to 2031, with a total sales amount exceeding 6 billion yuan [1][2]. Group 1: Agreement Details - The agreement with CATL is expected to establish a long-term stable relationship and help Longpan Technology capture overseas markets [2]. - The total sales amount from the agreement is estimated to exceed 6 billion yuan based on expected quantities and market prices [1]. Group 2: Market Reaction - Following the announcement, Longpan Technology's stock hit the daily limit up on September 16, with a subsequent increase of over 13% [2]. Group 3: Historical Context - Longpan Technology has had ongoing cooperation with CATL for several years, with previous orders from 2022 to 2024 amounting to 7.797 billion yuan, 3.494 billion yuan, and 3.084 billion yuan respectively [2]. Group 4: Product and Production Capacity - Longpan Technology offers a variety of lithium iron phosphate cathode materials and is a major global supplier [2]. - The company has launched a fourth-generation "one-time sintering" high-pressure lithium iron phosphate product, achieving breakthroughs in performance, cost, and environmental impact [2]. - Multiple production bases are under accelerated construction, with successful capacity ramp-up for a 40,000-ton lithium carbonate processing plant in Yichun, Jiangxi, and increased output from the first phase in Indonesia [2]. Group 5: Financial Performance - Despite the positive developments, Longpan Technology is currently in a loss position due to intensified industry competition and cost fluctuations, reporting a revenue of 3.622 billion yuan in the first half of the year, a year-on-year increase of 1.49%, and a net loss of 85 million yuan, a reduction of 61.70% year-on-year [3]. Group 6: Future Plans - The company plans to raise up to 2 billion yuan through a specific stock issuance to fund projects for 110,000 tons of high-performance phosphate-type cathode materials and 85,000 tons of high-performance phosphate-type cathode materials [3].

Report Summary 1. Investment Rating No investment rating for the industry is provided in the report. 2. Core View The current supply and demand of lithium carbonate are both strong, and the upstream inventory pressure is not significant. With the active resumption of key mines, the expectation of supply contraction has weakened. It is expected that the price of lithium carbonate will fluctuate at a low level. [1] 3. Summary by Relevant Content 3.1 Lithium Carbonate Futures and Spot Market - **Futures Prices**: On September 15, 2025, the closing prices of near - month, 5 - consecutive - one, 3 - consecutive - two, 3 - consecutive - three, and other contracts of lithium carbonate futures all increased compared to September 12. For example, the near - month contract closed at 72,520 yuan/ton, up 1,340 yuan from September 12. [1] - **Trading Volume and Open Interest**: The trading volume of lithium carbonate futures on September 15 was 482,790 lots (+71,801), and the open interest was 309,446 lots (+44). [1] - **Spot Market**: The spot market trading was weak, and the basis changed from premium to discount. The average price of SMM battery - grade lithium carbonate was 72,450 yuan/ton, unchanged from September 12. [1] 3.2 Raw Material Prices - **Lithium Ore**: The price of lithium spodumene concentrate (6%, CIF China) was 848 US dollars/ton, up 6 US dollars from September 12; the price of lithium mica (Li2O: 1.5% - 2.0%) remained at 1,075 yuan/ton; the price of lithium mica (Li2O: 2.0% - 2.5%) was 1,775 yuan/ton, unchanged; the price of phospho - lithium - aluminum stone (Li2O: 6% - 7%) was 5,975 yuan/ton, up 205 yuan; the price of phospho - lithium - aluminum stone (Li2O: 7% - 8%) was 7,065 yuan/ton, up 220 yuan. [1] 3.3 Supply and Demand - **Supply**: Last week, the production of lithium carbonate increased, and the production of lithium carbonate from different raw materials all rose. [1] - **Demand**: - **Downstream Product Production**: Last week, the production of lithium iron phosphate increased, while the production of ternary materials decreased. In September, the planned production of lithium carbonate and lithium hydroxide increased. The production of power batteries increased last week. [1] - **Terminal Demand**: In August, the year - on - year growth rate of new energy vehicle production slowed down; the 3C product shipments were average; the production of energy - storage batteries will increase in September. [1] 3.4 Inventory - **Registered Warehouse Receipts**: The registered warehouse receipts were 38,963 tons (+338). [1] - **Social Inventory**: The social inventory decreased. The inventories of smelters and other sectors decreased, while the downstream inventory increased. The total SMM lithium carbonate inventory was 138,512 tons, down 1,580 tons from last week. [1] 3.5 Important Information On September 15, London - listed Savannah Resources said that after completing additional exploration work, the reserve estimate of its lithium mine project in northern Portugal increased by 40%. The spodumene reserve of Barroso resources is now expected to exceed 39 million tons, up from the previous estimate of 28 million tons, making it the largest spodumene deposit in Europe. [1] 3.6 Investment Strategy It is recommended to short at high levels. [1]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the news is that Longpan Technology has signed a procurement cooperation agreement with CATL for lithium iron phosphate cathode materials, with a total sales amount exceeding 6 billion yuan [1] - The agreement is expected to result in the sale of 157,500 tons of lithium iron phosphate cathode materials from Q2 2026 to 2031, helping the company establish long-term stable relationships with downstream partners and seize overseas market opportunities [1] - The agreement is described as a non-binding intention agreement, with demand forecasts subject to adjustments based on CATL's overseas project progress [1] Group 2 - The market demand for cathode materials is rapidly growing, with a projected 68% year-on-year increase in lithium battery shipments in China for the first half of 2025, reaching 776 GWh [2] - Longpan Technology plans to raise up to 2 billion yuan through a private placement to fund projects for high-performance phosphate cathode materials, enhancing its production capacity and market responsiveness [2] - The company aims to build production lines for fourth-generation high-energy-density lithium iron phosphate cathode materials, while also accommodating various high-performance phosphate cathode materials [2] Group 3 - In the first half of the year, Longpan Technology reported revenue of 3.622 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 1.49%, but incurred a net loss of 85 million yuan, a reduction of 61.70% compared to the previous year [3] - The company attributed the losses to a significant decline in lithium iron phosphate prices and inventory impairment losses, but managed to narrow the loss through cost reduction and efficiency improvement strategies [3] - The overall lithium battery industry is still at the bottom of the cycle, impacting the performance of leading companies [3]

Core Viewpoint - Longpan Technology (603906.SH) announced a procurement cooperation agreement with CATL for the supply of lithium iron phosphate cathode materials, indicating a significant business development opportunity for both companies [1] Group 1: Agreement Details - The agreement involves LBM NEW ENERGY (AP) PTE. LTD. (referred to as "Lithium Source (Asia Pacific)") selling a total of 157,500 tons of lithium iron phosphate cathode materials to CATL from Q2 2026 to 2031 [1] - The total sales amount from the contract is estimated to exceed RMB 6 billion based on projected quantities and market prices [1] Group 2: Future Adjustments - The demand volume may be adjusted according to the progress of CATL's overseas projects and forecasted requirements, with final procurement quantities to be confirmed through subsequent framework, annual, or individual purchase contracts [1]