责任编辑：小浪快报 9月19日，天齐锂业涨5.59%，截至发稿，报45.56元/股，成交19.16亿元，换手率2.91%，总市值747.74 亿元。 资料显示，天齐锂业股份有限公司位于四川省成都市天府新区红梁西一街166号,香港铜锣湾勿地臣街1 号时代广场2座31楼，成立日期1995年10月16日，上市日期2010年8月31日，公司主营业务涉及锂精矿产 品和锂化合物及其衍生物产品的生产和销售。主营业务收入构成为：锂化合物及衍生品50.54%，锂矿 49.25%，其他0.21%。 从基金十大重仓股角度 数据显示，招商基金旗下1只基金重仓天齐锂业。招商中证新能源汽车指数A（013195）二季度减持2.5 万股，持有股数32.17万股，占基金净值比例为2.49%，位居第十大重仓股。根据测算，今日浮盈赚取约 77.53万元。 招商中证新能源汽车指数A（013195）成立日期2021年8月27日，最新规模1.26亿。今年以来收益 42.44%，同类排名870/4222；近一年收益85.97%，同类排名872/3805；成立以来亏损24.96%。 招商中证新能源汽车指数A（013195）基金经理为刘重杰。 截至发稿，刘重 ...

9月19日，天齐锂业涨5.59%，截至发稿，报45.56元/股，成交19.16亿元，换手率2.91%，总市值747.74 亿元。 资料显示，天齐锂业股份有限公司位于四川省成都市天府新区红梁西一街166号,香港铜锣湾勿地臣街1 号时代广场2座31楼，成立日期1995年10月16日，上市日期2010年8月31日，公司主营业务涉及锂精矿产 品和锂化合物及其衍生物产品的生产和销售。主营业务收入构成为：锂化合物及衍生品50.54%，锂矿 49.25%，其他0.21%。 从基金十大重仓股角度 数据显示，天弘基金旗下1只基金重仓天齐锂业。天弘中证新能源车A（011512）二季度减持2.68万股， 持有股数72.73万股，占基金净值比例为2.49%，位居第十大重仓股。根据测算，今日浮盈赚取约175.27 万元。 天弘中证新能源车A（011512）成立日期2021年4月9日，最新规模1.3亿。今年以来收益42.73%，同类 排名853/4222；近一年收益84.94%，同类排名894/3805；成立以来收益13%。 天弘中证新能源车A（011512）基金经理为祁世超。 截至发稿，祁世超累计任职时间241天，现任基金资产总规模2 ...

Core Viewpoint - The lithium carbonate futures market is experiencing a significant shift, with a notable withdrawal of long positions and a decline in prices, driven by changing supply and demand dynamics and expectations of increased production from major players like CATL [2][9][10]. Market Dynamics - The benchmark price for battery-grade lithium carbonate in China has dropped to 71,683 yuan/ton, reflecting a 3.07% decrease week-on-week and an 11.94% decline month-on-month [2]. - On September 10, the main futures contract opened significantly lower, reaching a low of 68,600 yuan/ton, nearly hitting the daily limit down [3][4]. - The overall market sentiment has shifted towards bearish, with a high proportion of short positions among the top 20 futures companies [4]. Supply and Demand Changes - The recent price drop is attributed to a transformation in the supply-demand fundamentals, particularly due to the anticipated resumption of production at CATL's Jiangxiawo lithium mine [9][10]. - Lithium carbonate production in August reached a record high of 85,200 tons, contributing to increased supply [13]. - The cost of producing lithium carbonate from spodumene has decreased from 80,000 yuan/ton at the beginning of the year to approximately 65,000 yuan/ton, further weakening the support for prices [11]. Demand Trends - Demand from traditional sectors, particularly mid-to-low-end electric vehicles, has shown signs of weakness, with battery manufacturers focusing on inventory reduction [14]. - Despite a 5% increase in production from leading battery manufacturers, actual purchasing intentions remain low due to ongoing price declines [14]. - The only bright spot in demand is the energy storage sector, which has seen its production share rise to 38.5%, a historical high [15]. Market Reactions - Traders are adopting a cautious approach, with many inquiries but limited actual transactions, reflecting concerns over further price declines [16]. - High-cost producers, particularly those relying on lithium mica, are facing significant losses and may reduce production or exit the market [17]. Future Outlook - The market is currently seeking a new price equilibrium, with long-term expectations suggesting prices will fluctuate between 70,000 yuan/ton and 80,000 yuan/ton [18]. - Some companies are adjusting their strategies, such as Ganfeng Lithium integrating lithium salt lake assets in Argentina [20]. - New technologies in lithium recovery and direct lithium extraction are gaining attention, with companies exploring ways to reduce costs further [21]. - Industry experts predict that lithium demand will maintain an annual growth rate of over 15% in the next five years, indicating a potential return to supply-demand balance [22].

Group 1 - The company is advancing in the research of next-generation high-performance lithium battery key materials, with new electrolyte preparation technology having completed experimental validation and pilot line construction actively underway [2] - The company has established a systematic development capability for alloy anode materials, with five types of binary lithium alloy anode materials entering the verification phase with cell customers [2] - The company has achieved stable production capacity for 300mm wide ultra-thin composite lithium strips and has developed a new technology for the preparation of lithium sulfide, with a pilot project for 50 tons of lithium sulfide having commenced [2] Group 2 - The company's revenue for the first half of the year was approximately 4.83 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 24.71% [3] - The net profit attributable to shareholders of the listed company was approximately 84.41 million yuan, marking a turnaround from loss to profit [3] - The net profit after deducting non-recurring gains and losses was approximately 1.32 million yuan, also indicating a turnaround from loss to profit [3]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the report 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - On September 16, the main contract of lithium carbonate futures opened high and closed low. The spot market had weak trading volume, and the discount even widened. The price of spodumene concentrate increased, while the price of mica also rose. Last week, the production of lithium carbonate increased, and the production of lithium carbonate from different raw materials all rose. In terms of downstream demand, the production of lithium iron phosphate increased, while the production of ternary materials decreased. In September, the planned production of lithium carbonate and lithium manganate increased, and the production of power batteries increased last week. Terminal demand showed that the year - on - year growth rate of new energy vehicle production slowed down in August, and the 3C shipments were average. The planned production of energy storage batteries increased in September. The registered warehouse inventory decreased, and social inventory decreased. Smelters and other sectors reduced inventory, while downstream sectors increased inventory. Currently, both supply and demand are strong, and the upstream inventory pressure is not significant. The expected supply contraction is weakening as the resumption of lithium mines is progressing actively. It is expected that the price of lithium carbonate will fluctuate at a low level. Investors should be vigilant about the downstream restocking point [1]. - The trading strategy suggests short - selling on rallies [1]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Futures Market Data - **Contract Closing Prices**: On September 16, the closing prices of the near - month contract, continuous - one contract, continuous - two contract, and continuous - three contract of lithium carbonate futures were 73060 yuan/ton, 73180 yuan/ton, 73340 yuan/ton, and 73340 yuan/ton respectively, with increases of 540 yuan/ton, 500 yuan/ton, 460 yuan/ton, and 460 yuan/ton compared to the previous day [1]. - **Trading Volume and Open Interest**: The trading volume of the active contract was 500267 hands (+17477), and the open interest was 300437 hands (-9009) [1]. - **Inventory**: The inventory was 38824 tons (-139 tons) [1]. - **Spreads**: The spread between the near - month and continuous - one contracts was - 120 yuan/ton (+40 yuan/ton), the spread between the continuous - one and continuous - two contracts was - 160 yuan/ton (+40 yuan/ton), and the spread between the continuous - two and continuous - three contracts was 0 yuan/ton (unchanged) [1]. - **Basis**: The basis (SMM battery - grade lithium carbonate average price - lithium carbonate active contract closing price) was - 330 yuan/ton (-100 yuan/ton) [1]. 3.2 Spot Market Data - **Lithium Ore Prices**: The average price of lithium spodumene concentrate (6%, CIF China) was 853 US dollars/ton (+5 US dollars/ton), the average price of lithium mica (Li2O:1.5% - 2.0%) was 1075 yuan/ton (-82.5 yuan/ton), the average price of lithium mica (Li2O:2.0% - 2.5%) was 1815 yuan/ton (+40 yuan/ton), the average price of amblygonite (Li2O:6% - 7%) was 6090 yuan/ton (+115 yuan/ton), and the average price of amblygonite (Li2O:7% - 8%) was 7065 yuan/ton (-135 yuan/ton) [1]. - **Lithium Compound Prices**: The average price of battery - grade lithium carbonate (99.5%/domestic) was 72850 yuan/ton (+400 yuan/ton), the average price of industrial - grade lithium carbonate (99.2%/domestic) was 70600 yuan/ton (+400 yuan/ton), the average price of battery - grade lithium hydroxide (56.5% CIF China, Japan, and South Korea) was 9.3 US dollars/kg (unchanged), the average price of battery - grade lithium hydroxide (56.5% coarse - grained/domestic) was 74050 yuan/ton (-100 yuan/ton), and the average price of battery - grade lithium hydroxide (56.5% micronized/domestic) was 79020 yuan/ton (-100 yuan/ton) [1]. - **Other Lithium - Related Product Prices**: The average price of lithium hexafluorophosphate (99.95%/domestic) was 56650 yuan/ton (+150 yuan/ton), the average price of ternary precursor 523 (polycrystalline/consumer - type) was 81250 yuan/ton (+600 yuan/ton), the average price of ternary precursor 523 (single - crystal/power - type) was 79125 yuan/ton (+300 yuan/ton), the average price of ternary precursor 622 (polycrystalline/consumer - type) was 74675 yuan/ton (+225 yuan/ton), the average price of ternary precursor 811 (polycrystalline/power - type) was 93800 yuan/ton (+300 yuan/ton), the average price of ternary material 523 (single - crystal/power - type) was 119650 yuan/ton (+200 yuan/ton), the average price of ternary material 523 (polycrystalline/consumer - type) was 114375 yuan/ton (+200 yuan/ton), the average price of ternary material 622 (polycrystalline/consumer - type) was 118325 yuan/ton (+200 yuan/ton), the average price of ternary material 811 (polycrystalline/power - type) was 146650 yuan/ton (+750 yuan/ton), the average price of lithium iron phosphate (power - type) was 33470 yuan/ton (+95 yuan/ton), the average price of lithium iron phosphate (mid - to - high - end energy - storage type) was 32075 yuan/ton (+95 yuan/ton), the average price of lithium iron phosphate (low - end energy - storage type) was 29300 yuan/ton (+100 yuan/ton), and the average price of lithium cobalt oxide (60%, 4.35V/domestic) was 231500 yuan/ton (+750 yuan/ton) [1]. - **Cobalt - Related Product Prices**: The average price of electrolytic cobalt (≥99.8%/imported) was 273000 yuan/ton (unchanged), the average price of cobalt sulfate (≥20.5%/domestic) was 57400 yuan/ton (+725 yuan/ton), and the average price of tricobalt tetroxide (≥72.8%/domestic) was 226500 yuan/ton (+1500 yuan/ton) [1]. 3.3 Inventory Data - **SMM Lithium Carbonate Inventory**: The inventory of smelters was 36213 tons (-3262 tons), the inventory of downstream sectors was 58279 tons (+3072 tons), the inventory of other sectors was 44020 tons (-1390 tons), and the total inventory was 138512 tons (-1580 tons) [1]. 3.4 Company News - On September 16, Salt Lake Co., Ltd. (000792.SZ) stated on the investor interaction platform that the original annual production capacity of 30,000 tons of lithium carbonate in Lanke Lithium Industry was upgraded through technological innovation, and the current capacity has been increased to 40,000 tons per year. The company will continue to benchmark against the industry's advanced level to further improve resource extraction and utilization efficiency and promote high - quality industrial development [1].

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The core contradiction affecting the lithium carbonate futures price stems from the tug - of - war between supply - side expected changes and demand - side support during the peak season. The resumption of production at the Jianxiawo lithium mine under CATL will be a key variable. The supply - side dynamics have led to the market pricing in advance the potential downward pressure on prices due to future supply increases, while the demand side provides solid support. The resumption of production at the lithium mine has significant uncertainties, and before September 30, the lithium carbonate futures price is likely to remain stable, and it is expected to fluctuate between 6,8000 - 76,000 yuan/ton until National Day [3][4]. - There are both positive and negative factors in the market. Positive factors include the time - limit pressure on lithium mines in Jiangxi for report submission and the policy support for new energy vehicles and energy storage. Negative factors include the risk of insufficient restocking during the peak season and the expected resumption of production at the Jianxiawo lithium mine [4][5][6]. Summary by Directory 1. Futures Data - **Price and Volatility Forecast**: The strong resistance level of the lithium carbonate main contract is 80,000 yuan/ton, the current 20 - day rolling volatility is 39.0%, and the historical percentile of volatility in the past 3 years is 65.9% [2]. - **Futures Contract Data**: The closing price of the lithium carbonate main contract is 73,180 yuan/ton, with a daily increase of 500 yuan (0.69%) and a weekly increase of 280 yuan (0.38%); the trading volume is 500,267 lots, with a daily increase of 17,477 lots (3.62%) and a weekly decrease of 91,408 lots (-15.45%); the open interest is 300,437 lots, with a daily decrease of 9,009 lots (-2.91%) and a weekly decrease of 50,903 lots (-14.49%) [9][10]. 2. Spot Data - **Lithium Ore Quotes**: The average daily quotes of various lithium ores, such as lithium mica, lithium spodumene, and phospho - lithium - aluminum stone, show different price changes. For example, the average price of lithium mica (Li2O:2 - 2.5%) is 1,815 yuan/ton, with a daily increase of 40 yuan (2.25%) and a weekly decrease of 50 yuan (-2.68%) [24]. - **Carbon/Hydrogen Lithium Quotes**: The average price of industrial - grade lithium carbonate is 70,600 yuan/ton, with a daily increase of 400 yuan (0.57%) and a weekly decrease of 1,750 yuan (-2.42%); the average price of battery - grade lithium carbonate is 72,850 yuan/ton, with a daily increase of 400 yuan (0.55%) and a weekly decrease of 1,750 yuan (-2.35%) [27]. - **Downstream Product Quotes**: The average price of power - type lithium iron phosphate is 33,470 yuan/ton, with a daily increase of 95 yuan (0.28%); the average price of 523 (consumer - type) ternary materials is 114,375 yuan/ton, with a daily increase of 200 yuan (0%) [32][33]. 3. Basis and Warehouse Receipt Data - **Basis Quotes**: The basis quotes of different lithium carbonate brands, such as Shengxin Lithium Energy, Tianqi Lithium, etc., show different price differences. The four - material comprehensive basis quote for LC2507 is - 237.5 yuan/ton [35]. - **Warehouse Receipt Quantity**: The total number of warehouse receipts is 38,824 lots, a decrease of 139 lots from the previous day [38]. 4. Cost and Profit - **Production and Import Profits**: The report mentions the production profit of lithium carbonate from外购 lithium ore (including lithium spodumene and lithium mica) and the import profit of lithium carbonate, but specific numerical details are not fully presented [42]. Lithium - Ion Enterprise Risk Management Strategy Recommendations - **Procurement Management**: - For enterprises with no correlation between product prices, when worried about rising procurement costs, they can buy 60% of corresponding futures contracts at 67,000 - 71,000 yuan/ton (LC2511) and sell 40% of put options (P - 68,000) [2]. - For enterprises with correlated product prices, they can sell 20% of the futures main contract according to the procurement progress and use 20% of put options + call options [2]. - **Sales Management**: Enterprises worried about falling sales prices can sell 60% of corresponding futures contracts and use 20% of put options + call options according to the production plan [2]. - **Inventory Management**: Enterprises with high lithium carbonate inventory can sell 20% of the futures main contract at 76,000 - 80,000 yuan/ton (LC2511) and sell 40% of call options (C - 77,000) [2].

Report Summary 1. Investment Rating No investment rating for the industry is provided in the report. 2. Core View On September 12, the main contract of lithium carbonate futures fluctuated within a range. The spot market had more low - price transactions, and the basis premium narrowed. With the decline in lithium spodumene concentrate prices and stable lithium mica prices on the cost side, the supply of lithium carbonate increased last week from all raw material sources. In terms of downstream demand, the output of lithium iron phosphate increased, while the output of ternary materials decreased. In September, the production of lithium cobalt oxide and lithium manganate increased, and the output of power batteries increased last week. Terminal demand showed that the year - on - year growth rate of new energy vehicle production in August was high, 3C shipments were average, and the production schedule of energy - storage batteries increased in September. In terms of inventory, registered warehouse receipts increased, and social inventory decreased. Both smelters and others reduced inventory, while downstream inventory was tight. Overall, both supply and demand are strong, the upstream inventory pressure is not large, and the expected supply contraction is weakening. It is expected that the price of lithium carbonate will fluctuate downward [1]. 3. Summary by Relevant Content Futures Market - **Prices**: On September 12, 2025, the closing prices of near - month, continuous - one, continuous - two, and continuous - three contracts of lithium carbonate futures were 71180.00 yuan/ton, 71020.00 yuan/ton, 71360.00 yuan/ton, and 71360.00 yuan/ton respectively, with changes of 160.00 yuan/ton, 160.00 yuan/ton, 60.00 yuan/ton, and 60.00 yuan/ton compared to the previous day [1]. - **Trading Volume and Open Interest**: The trading volume of the active contract was 410989.00 hands (- 15052), and the open interest was 309402.00 hands (- 14054) [1]. - **Inventory**: The registered warehouse receipts were 38625.00 tons (+234) [1]. Spot Market - **Lithium Minerals**: The average price of lithium spodumene concentrate (6%, CIF China) was 842.00 US dollars/ton (-2.00), and the prices of various types of lithium mica were flat [1]. - **Lithium Compounds**: The average price of battery - grade lithium carbonate (99.5%/domestic) was 72450.00 yuan/ton (-400), and the average price of industrial - grade lithium carbonate (99.2%/domestic) was 70200.00 yuan/ton (-400). The average price of battery - grade lithium hydroxide (56.5%/domestic) decreased, and the average price of battery - grade lithium hydroxide (56.5% CIF China, Japan, and South Korea) was stable [1]. - **Other Products**: The prices of ternary precursors, ternary materials, lithium iron phosphate, lithium cobalt oxide, and other products showed different degrees of change. For example, the average price of ternary precursor 523 (multi - crystal/consumer type) increased by 1000.00 yuan/ton, and the average price of lithium iron phosphate (power type) decreased by 95.00 yuan/ton [1]. Supply and Demand - **Supply**: Last week, the production of lithium carbonate increased, and the production of lithium carbonate from different raw materials all increased [1]. - **Demand**: The output of lithium iron phosphate increased, the output of ternary materials decreased. In September, the production of lithium cobalt oxide and lithium manganate increased, and the output of power batteries increased last week. Terminal demand showed that the year - on - year growth rate of new energy vehicle production in August was high, 3C shipments were average, and the production schedule of energy - storage batteries increased in September [1]. Inventory The social inventory decreased, smelters and others reduced inventory, and downstream inventory was tight [1]. News On September 12, the commissioning ceremony of Zijin Mining's 20,000 - ton - per - year lithium carbonate project in the Salar de Diablillos salt lake was held. The pre - project work such as the permit approval for the second - phase project is in progress, with a planned lithium carbonate production capacity of 40,000 tons/year. After the full operation of the two - phase projects, the annual production capacity is expected to reach 60,000 - 80,000 tons [1]. Investment Strategy It is recommended to short on rallies [1].

Core Viewpoint - The report from Huafu Securities indicates that Shengxin Lithium Energy reported a net profit attributable to shareholders of -840 million yuan for the first half of the year, with a significant decline in performance due to falling lithium carbonate prices and inventory impairment losses [1] Financial Performance - Shengxin Lithium Energy's net profit attributable to shareholders for the first half of 2024 was -187 million yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 650 million yuan [1] - In Q2 2025, the net profit attributable to shareholders was -686 million yuan, a quarter-on-quarter decrease of 530 million yuan [1] - The non-recurring net profit attributable to shareholders was -693 million yuan, a quarter-on-quarter decrease of 490 million yuan [1] - Asset impairment losses amounted to 438 million yuan, accounting for 43% of the total profit for the first half of the year [1] Project Development - The Indonesian Shengtuo lithium salt project, with an annual production capacity of 60,000 tons, commenced trial production in June 2024, making it the largest overseas lithium extraction project by capacity [1] - The project primarily supplies overseas markets, and as of the mid-year report, certification work for some core customers has been completed, with bulk supply already initiated [1] Competitive Advantage - In the context of export restrictions on lithium product production technology, the company has strategically positioned itself with overseas lithium salt plants, enhancing its competitive advantage [1] - The company is rapidly improving its ability to ensure and service global customers [1] - With the upcoming ramp-up of overseas smelting capacity and the potential future output from low-cost wood wool mines, the company maintains a "buy" rating [1]

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly provide an industry investment rating. 2. Core View of the Report - The report focuses on the lithium carbonate market, indicating that both supply and demand are increasing, and the market is in a weakly oscillating state. The trend strength of lithium carbonate is -1, suggesting a relatively bearish outlook [1][3]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalog 3.1 Fundamental Tracking - **Futures Contracts**: For the 2509 contract, the closing price was 73,880 yuan, with a change of 880 yuan compared to T - 1. The trading volume was 50, and the open interest was 3,467. For the 2511 contract, the closing price was 74,260 yuan, the trading volume was 802,006, and the open interest was 364,002 [1]. - **Warehouse Receipts**: The warehouse receipt volume was 36,631 hands, an increase of 1,683 hands compared to T - 1 [1]. - **Basis**: The basis of spot - 2509 was 870 yuan, and spot - 2511 was 490 yuan. The basis of 2509 - 2511 was -380 yuan [1]. - **Raw Materials**: The price of spodumene concentrate (6%, CIF China) was 871 yuan, and the price of lepidolite (2.0% - 2.5%) was 1,865 yuan [1]. - **Lithium Salts**: The price of battery - grade lithium carbonate was 74,750 yuan, and industrial - grade lithium carbonate was 72,500 yuan. The price of battery - grade lithium hydroxide (micropowder) was 80,520 yuan [1]. - **Industry Chain Related Data**: The price of lithium iron phosphate (power type) was 33,930 yuan, and the price of ternary materials 523 (polycrystalline/consumer type) was 113,450 yuan [1]. 3.2 Macro and Industry News - The SMM battery - grade lithium carbonate index price was 74,655 yuan/ton, a decrease of 214 yuan/ton compared to the previous working day. Kodal Minerals obtained approval from the Malian government to export 125,000 tons of spodumene concentrate from the Bougouni lithium project [2]. 3.3 Trend Strength - The trend strength of lithium carbonate is -1, with the value ranging from -2 to 2, indicating a relatively bearish view [3].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - No relevant information provided 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - On September 4, 2025, the 2511 contract of lithium carbonate futures rose 1.05% to 73,420 yuan/ton. The average price of battery - grade lithium carbonate decreased by 900 yuan/ton to 75,000 yuan/ton, the average price of industrial - grade lithium carbonate decreased by 900 yuan/ton to 72,700 yuan/ton, and the price of battery - grade lithium hydroxide (coarse particles) decreased by 150 yuan/ton to 75,850 yuan/ton. The warehouse receipt inventory increased by 830 tons to 34,948 tons [3]. - Regarding the policy inspection of the compliance of mining rights for salt - lake lithium extraction in Qinghai, Salt Lake Co., Ltd. (000792) stated that the company's mining business is fully compliant and its production and operation are stable [3]. - In terms of supply, the weekly output increased by 389 tons to 19,419 tons. In September, the lithium carbonate output is expected to increase by 1.7% to 86,730 tons, mainly from lithium - spodumene extraction and a small amount from lithium recycling. In terms of demand, the output of ternary materials in September decreased by 1.5% to 72,330 tons, while that of lithium iron phosphate increased by 6% to 335,250 tons. In terms of inventory, the total inventory continued to decline significantly, with the weekly inventory decreasing by 1,044 tons to 140,092 tons [3]. - Affected by market news, the futures price rose rapidly yesterday with an intraday amplitude of 4.57%. There is still great uncertainty in the Jiangxi mining end, and there are many market rumors. The market may still fluctuate in the short term [3]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Daily Data Monitoring - Futures: The closing price of the main contract was 73,420 yuan/ton, up 1,540 yuan; the closing price of the continuous contract was 73,000 yuan/ton, up 920 yuan. The price of lithium - spodumene concentrate (6%, CIF China) was 874 US dollars/ton, up 2 US dollars [5]. - Lithium ore: The price of lithium mica (Li₂O: 1.5% - 2.0%) was 1,157.5 yuan/ton, down 17.5 yuan; the price of lithium mica (Li₂O: 2.0% - 2.5%) was 1,865 yuan/ton, down 20 yuan [5]. - Lithium carbonate: The price of battery - grade lithium carbonate (99.5% battery - grade/domestic) was 75,000 yuan/ton, down 900 yuan; the price of industrial - grade lithium carbonate (99.2% industrial zero - grade/domestic) was 72,700 yuan/ton, down 900 yuan [5]. - Lithium hydroxide: The price of battery - grade lithium hydroxide (coarse particles/domestic) was 75,850 yuan/ton, down 150 yuan; the price of battery - grade lithium hydroxide (micropowder) was 80,820 yuan/ton, down 150 yuan [5]. - Other products: The price of hexafluorophosphate lithium remained unchanged at 56,000 yuan/ton. The price difference between battery - grade lithium carbonate and industrial - grade lithium carbonate remained unchanged at 2,300 yuan/ton [5]. 3.2 Chart Analysis - **Ore prices**: Charts show the price trends of lithium - spodumene concentrate (6%, CIF), lithium mica (1.5% - 2.0%), lithium mica (2.0% - 2.5%), and phospho - lithium - aluminum stone (6% - 7%) from 2024 to 2025 [6][8]. - **Lithium and lithium salt prices**: Charts display the price trends of metallic lithium, battery - grade lithium carbonate average price, industrial - grade lithium carbonate average price, etc. from 2024 to 2025 [11][14]. - **Price differences**: Charts present the price differences between battery - grade lithium hydroxide and battery - grade lithium carbonate, battery - grade lithium carbonate and industrial - grade lithium carbonate, etc. from 2024 to 2025 [17][18]. - **Precursors and cathode materials**: Charts show the price trends of ternary precursors, ternary materials, lithium iron phosphate, manganese - acid lithium, and cobalt - acid lithium from 2024 to 2025 [24][26][28]. - **Lithium battery prices**: Charts display the price trends of 523 square ternary battery cells, square lithium - iron - phosphate battery cells, cobalt - acid battery cells, and square lithium - iron - phosphate batteries from 2024 to 2025 [30][33]. - **Inventory**: Charts show the inventory trends of downstream, smelters, and other links from January 16, 2025, to September 4, 2025 [37][39]. - **Production costs**: The chart shows the production profit trends of lithium carbonate from different raw materials such as外购三元极片黑粉,外购磷酸铁锂极片黑粉,外购锂云母精矿, and外购锂辉石精矿 from 2024 to 2025 [43].