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]

智通财经APP讯，龙蟠科技(603906.SH)发布公告，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》。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。 ...

Core Viewpoint - Longpan Technology (02465.HK) has entered into a procurement cooperation agreement with CATL to supply lithium iron phosphate cathode materials from Q2 2026 to December 31, 2031, ensuring stable demand for these materials [1] Group 1: Agreement Details - The total quantity of lithium iron phosphate cathode active materials to be supplied for CATL's overseas projects is expected to be 157,500 tons from 2026 to 2031 [1] - The agreement is anticipated to facilitate business growth for Longpan Technology by establishing a solid customer base through its partnership with CATL, leveraging CATL's scale, reputation, and purchasing power [1] Group 2: Strategic Benefits - The established relationship between Longpan Technology and CATL is expected to maintain stable product demand for similar specifications, models, types, and quality of materials [1] - The pricing of lithium iron phosphate cathode materials provided by CATL is considered competitive compared to independent third parties, aligning with the interests of the company and its shareholders [1]

Group 1 - The core point of the news is that Enjie Co., Ltd. experienced a 5.12% drop in stock price, closing at 43.15 yuan per share, with a trading volume of 1.842 billion yuan and a turnover rate of 5.19%, resulting in a total market capitalization of 41.776 billion yuan [1] - Enjie Co., Ltd. is primarily engaged in the production of various packaging printing products and lithium battery separator membranes, with lithium battery separators accounting for 83.64% of its main business revenue [1] - The company was established on April 5, 2006, and went public on September 14, 2016, with its headquarters located in Yuxi City, Yunnan Province [1] Group 2 - The top circulating shareholder of Enjie Co., Ltd. is the fund "Qingguo Xuyuan Three-Year Holding Period Mixed A" (016709), which held 27.4313 million shares, unchanged from the previous period, representing 3.36% of the circulating shares [2] - The fund has a total scale of 11.201 billion yuan and has achieved a return of 31.17% this year, ranking 2455 out of 8174 in its category [2] - The fund manager, Zhao Yi, has been in position for 8 years and 178 days, with the best fund return during his tenure being 329.41% [3]

Core Viewpoint - Tianji Co., Ltd. (002759) is experiencing significant stock price fluctuations due to increased market interest in solid-state battery technology, particularly lithium sulfide, which is essential for solid-state electrolytes [1][2]. Group 1: Company Developments - Tianji Co., Ltd. announced that its stock price has deviated by over 20% in the last three trading days, indicating abnormal trading activity [1]. - The company has received a patent for lithium sulfide materials and is advancing the industrialization of this technology [1]. - The company reported a 19.16% year-on-year revenue growth to 1.068 billion yuan in the first half of 2025, with lithium hexafluorophosphate accounting for 67.27% of total revenue [3]. Group 2: Industry Trends - The demand for lithium sulfide is projected to reach hundreds of tons by 2025 and potentially thousands of tons by 2026, indicating rapid growth in the market [1]. - Other lithium battery upstream companies, such as Ganfeng Lithium (002460) and Tianqi Lithium (002466), are also making advancements in lithium sulfide production [2]. - The price of lithium hexafluorophosphate has increased due to the booming energy storage industry, benefiting Tianji Co., Ltd. [3]. Group 3: Production Capacity - By the end of 2024, Tianji Co., Ltd. will have established a production capacity of 37,000 tons per year for lithium hexafluorophosphate, ranking among the top three in the industry [3].

Core Viewpoint - The company specializes in the production of carbon nanotube-related products, which are increasingly being adopted in lithium batteries and other advanced technologies, indicating strong growth potential in the market [1][2]. Group 1: Company Overview - The company focuses on the research, production, and sales of nano-scale carbon materials, with main products including carbon nanotube powder, conductive paste, and masterbatch, primarily used in lithium batteries and conductive plastics [1]. - The company holds a leading position in the carbon nanotube conductive paste market, with market shares projected to be 40.3%, 46.7%, and 53.2% from 2022 to 2024 [4]. Group 2: Market Potential - The demand for carbon nanotubes is expected to rise significantly, with GGII forecasting that by 2030, the shipment volume of carbon nanotube conductive agent powder in China will reach 41,000 tons, corresponding to a market size of 680,000 tons for the paste [3]. - The growth of the carbon nanotube market is driven by advancements in fast-charging technology and new battery systems, which enhance the application of carbon nanotube conductive paste [3]. Group 3: Product Development - The company has begun mass production of single-walled carbon nanotubes, which offer superior performance compared to multi-walled carbon nanotubes, despite the higher production difficulty [4]. - The single-walled carbon nanotube products have started to see significant demand from downstream applications, indicating a positive market reception [4]. Group 4: Financial Outlook - The company is projected to achieve net profits of 341 million, 550 million, and 762 million yuan from 2025 to 2027, reflecting strong growth expectations [5].

Core Viewpoint - Shenzhen continues to be the "foreign trade capital" of China in the first half of this year, with new energy vehicles, lithium batteries, and photovoltaic products leading the growth in foreign trade [1][3]. Group 1: Industry Overview - The lithium battery industry in Shenzhen has seen the emergence of a unique "material team," consisting of four leading companies: Keda Li, Better Ray, New Zobang, and Xingyuan Material, which dominate key material sectors [3][13]. - These four companies have successfully broken the monopoly of Japanese and Korean firms in the lithium battery materials market, marking a significant achievement in China's industrial landscape [3][13]. Group 2: Company Performance - Keda Li is projected to achieve a revenue of 120.3 billion RMB and a net profit of 14.72 billion RMB in 2024, holding the largest global market share in structural components [4]. - Better Ray is expected to generate 142.37 billion RMB in revenue and 9.3 billion RMB in net profit in 2024, leading the global market in negative materials [4]. - New Zobang anticipates a revenue of 78.47 billion RMB and a net profit of 9.42 billion RMB in 2024, ranking third globally in electrolyte sales [4]. - Xingyuan Material is projected to achieve a revenue of 35.41 billion RMB and a net profit of 3.64 billion RMB in 2024, holding the second position globally in membrane sales [4]. Group 3: Historical Context - The lithium battery market was dominated by Japanese companies in the late 20th century, with a market share of 93% in 2000, leading to a reliance on imports for China [7][9]. - Shenzhen's entrepreneurs began to emerge in the late 1990s, tackling the challenges of high import costs and technological barriers in lithium battery materials [9][11]. Group 4: Recent Developments - Keda Li reported a revenue of 66.45 billion RMB in the first half of this year, a year-on-year increase of 22.01%, driven by rising sales of new energy vehicles [16]. - New Zobang's revenue reached 20.02 billion RMB in the first quarter of this year, reflecting a 32.14% increase compared to the previous year [19]. - Xingyuan Material's revenue was 8.89 billion RMB in the first quarter, a 24.44% increase year-on-year, despite a decrease in net profit [19]. - Better Ray's revenue for the first quarter was 33.92 billion RMB, a decrease of 3.88% year-on-year, attributed to increased market competition [20]. Group 5: Strategic Initiatives - Keda Li is expanding its overseas production capabilities with investments in Germany, Sweden, and Hungary to meet global demand [21]. - New Zobang has established over 20 production bases worldwide and is actively expanding its presence in East Asia and Southeast Asia [21]. - Xingyuan Material has built a major production facility in Malaysia, focusing on lithium-ion battery membranes and solid-state battery components [23]. - Better Ray is advancing its global strategy with projects in Indonesia and Morocco to enhance its competitive edge in the lithium battery materials market [25].

Core Viewpoint - The company reported significant growth in revenue and net profit for the first half of 2025, driven by the rapid development of the new energy industry and strategic measures to enhance market share and operational efficiency [1][2]. Group 1: Financial Performance - In the first half of 2025, the company's operating revenue increased by 27.92% year-on-year, while net profit rose by 61.21% [1]. - The growth is attributed to solid partnerships with leading downstream enterprises, accelerated overseas expansion, and optimized supply chain management [1]. Group 2: Industry Trends - The company anticipates that the global increase in new energy vehicle sales will provide ample opportunities for its core business [1]. - The company plans to implement a dual-driven strategy focusing on "lithium battery materials + consumer chemicals" to navigate potential challenges [1]. Group 3: Research and Development - The company is actively conducting basic research and process optimization for solid-state battery electrolyte materials, which are part of its core development strategy [2]. - R&D investment reached 76.03 million yuan in the first half of 2025, marking a 21.56% increase year-on-year, aimed at enhancing R&D capabilities and technological innovation [2]. Group 4: Business Operations - Despite a 31.09% increase in export volume for propylene glycol, the gross margin was only 4.09% due to market supply-demand imbalances and price fluctuations, which did not contribute to profit growth [2]. - The company has established transit bases in Europe and the United States to improve local response capabilities and product export volumes, with plans to further expand overseas markets and upgrade technology [2]. Group 5: Market Positioning - The company's carbonate series products serve as core solvents for lithium battery electrolytes, primarily used in power batteries, energy storage batteries, and consumer lithium batteries [2]. - As a major producer of polyol products in the consumer chemicals sector, the company has achieved domestic substitution, with notable clients including L'Oréal and Proya [2]. Group 6: Strategic Initiatives - The company is addressing supply-demand imbalances in DMC and PG by optimizing product structure and expanding into new materials and advanced technology [3]. - The new pilot incubation base is in orderly trial production, which is expected to enhance the company's profitability and core competitiveness [3].