Group 1 - Zhongwei Co., Ltd. announced a strategic cooperation framework agreement with Xiamen XTC New Energy Materials Co., Ltd. on September 29, 2025, focusing on key battery material supply chains in emerging fields such as consumer electronics, power batteries, low-altitude economy, AI, and robotics [1] - The collaboration will emphasize high-growth products including ternary materials, lithium cobalt oxide, solid/semisolid lithium battery materials, and lithium-rich manganese-based materials, extending to precursors, recycling, lithium products, and global resource development [1] - For the first half of 2025, Zhongwei's revenue composition was 45.17% from battery materials, 43.49% from new energy metals, and 11.34% from other sources [1] Group 2 - As of the report, Zhongwei Co., Ltd. has a market capitalization of 46.2 billion yuan [2]

格隆汇9月29日丨中伟股份(300919.SZ)公布，公司与厦门厦钨新能源材料股份有限公司（简称"厦钨新 能源"）于2025年9月29日签署《战略合作框架协议》。双方合作围绕消费电子、动力电池、低空经济、 AI及机器人等新兴领域的关键电池材料供应链展开，重点覆盖三元材料、钴酸锂、固态/半固态锂电材 料、富锂锰基等高成长性产品，并延伸至前驱体、循环回收、锂产品及全球资源开发，充分发挥双方技 术、工程、资源、产线、产能等优势，实现合作共赢。 双方本着战略合作精神，将在产品供销、委托加工等方面进行长期稳定合作。未来三年，甲乙双方预计 在三元前驱体、四氧化三钴、固态前驱体、富锂锰基前驱体等产品以及循环回收和锂产品的合作量达约 11.5万吨/年（预估四氧化三钴约4万吨/年，三元前驱体约5万吨/年，碳酸锂/磷酸锂约1.5万吨/年，回收 料业务约1万吨/年，合计三年总量约34.5万吨）。 本次合作聚焦固态电池等前沿技术，通过整合双方研发资源，加速突破新材料研发、缩短新产品研发周 期，快速响应市场对高能量密度、快充电池的需求，奠定了公司在固态电池等新技术中的先发优势，巩 固行业技术标杆地位。此外，双方通过矿产资源开发与全球产 ...

Core Viewpoint - Zhongwei Co., Ltd. has signed a strategic cooperation framework agreement with Xiamen Xatu New Energy Materials Co., Ltd. to collaborate on key battery material supply chains in emerging fields such as consumer electronics, power batteries, low-altitude economy, AI, and robotics [1] Group 1: Strategic Cooperation - The cooperation will focus on high-growth products including ternary materials, lithium cobalt oxide, solid/semisolid lithium battery materials, and lithium-rich manganese-based materials [1] - The partnership will extend to precursor materials, recycling, lithium products, and global resource development [1] Group 2: Expected Collaboration Volume - Over the next three years, the expected collaboration volume for ternary precursors, cobalt tetroxide, solid precursors, and lithium-rich manganese-based precursors is approximately 115,000 tons per year [1]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" (maintained) [1] Core Views - The company is accelerating the industrialization of sodium batteries and manganese iron lithium, with significant progress in lithium-rich manganese and solid-state electrolytes. A 6000-ton production line for sodium battery cathodes has been initiated, with plans for larger scale production, expected to reach a shipment scale of 10,000 tons by 2026. In the manganese iron lithium sector, sales in the commercial vehicle field exceeded 1,000 tons in the first half of 2025, with second-generation products expected to be implemented in passenger vehicles within the year. In the solid-state sector, high-nickel and ultra-high-nickel cathodes have achieved ton-level shipments, with sulfide electrolytes undergoing pilot line construction, expected to be completed by Q4 2025 and commence production in early 2026 [3]. Financial Performance Summary - In Q2 2025, the company's operating cash flow increased significantly, with a net cash flow from operating activities of 890 million yuan in the first half of 2025, up 206% year-on-year. Q2 operating cash flow reached 1.5 billion yuan, a quarter-on-quarter increase of 825% [4]. - The company's revenue for the first half of 2025 was 6.25 billion yuan, a decrease of 9.3% year-on-year, with a net profit attributable to the parent company of -70 million yuan, a decline of 765.5% year-on-year. Q2 revenue was 3.28 billion yuan, with a quarter-on-quarter increase of 2.8% [10]. - The company has adjusted its profit forecast for 2025-2027, expecting net profits of 27 million yuan, 500 million yuan, and 730 million yuan respectively, with corresponding P/E ratios for 2026-2027 at 31x and 22x. The company maintains a "Buy" rating due to its significant overseas layout advantages and the competitive positioning of its new businesses [11].

Core Viewpoint - Manganese-based batteries are systematically returning to the industry spotlight, emerging as a "third pole" in the lithium battery landscape, alongside lithium iron phosphate and ternary materials [2][4][14]. Group 1: Manganese Battery Technology Advancements - Star Power has achieved a breakthrough in the mass production of single crystal manganese lithium materials, enhancing structural stability and overall battery performance [3][6]. - The "golden dual-core" battery system, combining single crystal manganese lithium and lithium manganese phosphate, has demonstrated significant improvements in cycle life and low-temperature performance, with a normal temperature cycle life exceeding 3000 times and high-temperature cycle life over 1500 times [8][16]. - The new generation of manganese-based materials is being developed, including MnFeNi and low-pressure lithium manganese, aiming to cover multiple voltage ranges and adapt to various scenarios [15][16]. Group 2: Market Expansion and Applications - The manganese battery family is expanding with new members like lithium manganese phosphate and lithium-rich manganese, which are gaining traction in the market [9][14]. - CATL's M3P battery, based on lithium manganese phosphate, has been adopted in high-end models such as Chery's Star Era ES and Tesla's Model Y [10]. - Star Power has shipped over 10 million units of its second-generation lithium manganese phosphate battery, leading the industrialization process [11]. - General Motors and LG Energy are collaborating on lithium-rich manganese batteries expected to commercialize by 2028, while Ford plans to launch related products by 2030 [12][13]. Group 3: Competitive Landscape and Future Outlook - The industry is witnessing a collective push from companies like Star Power, CATL, LG, and Ford towards lithium manganese phosphate and lithium-rich materials, indicating a significant shift in the battery technology landscape [14]. - Manganese-based batteries are expected to extend their applications from light electric vehicles to mainstream power systems and energy storage markets, with potential advantages in cost and low-temperature performance compared to lithium iron phosphate [15][16].

Core Insights - The lithium battery new materials industry is entering a high-speed development phase, with global lithium battery capacity demand expected to reach 7 TWh by 2030, driving continuous growth in the lithium new materials market [5] - The industrialization of new materials is accelerating, with high-performance batteries like fast-charging technologies gaining market penetration, making material innovation crucial for cost reduction and efficiency improvement [5] - AI is becoming a core engine for breakthroughs in next-generation battery technologies, with companies like CATL and Guoxuan High-Tech integrating AI into various stages of battery lifecycle management [5] - Equipment companies are innovating to enhance production efficiency and cost control, focusing on improving material processing precision, developing solid-state battery-specific equipment, and upgrading automation processes [5] Event Overview - The 2025 High-Performance Energy Storage Industry Summit will be held in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, focusing on commercial transformation and restructuring [2][4] - The 2025 High-Performance New Energy Materials Industry Conference will take place in Chengdu, Sichuan, emphasizing new materials, new dynamics, and new ecosystems [4] Key Highlights - The summit will gather over 100 leading companies from various sectors, with more than 300 executives from the lithium battery industry chain participating [8] - The event will feature technical exchanges, new product showcases, and the release of a new energy materials industry report by GGII [8] - An award ceremony for innovative companies in the new energy materials sector will be held during the conference [8] Solid-State Battery Insights - The solid-state battery industry is entering a critical phase for cost reduction, with current costs for sulfide solid-state batteries ranging from 3.7 to 6.5 yuan/Wh and polymer composite electrolytes costing about 2 to 3.5 yuan/Wh [7] Conference Agenda - The agenda includes various sessions on new materials applications, innovation paths, and zero-carbon manufacturing, featuring presentations from industry leaders and experts [9][10][11]

Core Viewpoint - The lithium battery new materials industry is entering a high-speed development phase, with significant growth expected in the lithium battery capacity demand and new materials market by 2030 [1][2]. Group 1: Industry Trends - The demand for lithium batteries is projected to reach 7 TWh globally by 2030, indicating a continuous growth in the lithium new materials market [1]. - The market for high-performance batteries, such as fast-charging technologies, is accelerating, with innovations in materials like lithium iron manganese phosphate and silicon-based anodes becoming crucial for cost reduction and efficiency improvement [1][2]. - AI is becoming a core engine for breakthroughs in next-generation battery technologies, with companies like CATL and Guoxuan High-Tech integrating AI into various stages of battery lifecycle management [1]. Group 2: Equipment and Material Innovations - Equipment manufacturers are focusing on innovations to enhance material processing precision, develop solid-state battery-specific equipment, and upgrade automation across the production process [2]. - The solid-state battery sector is entering a critical phase for cost reduction, with current costs for sulfide solid-state batteries ranging from 3.7 to 6.5 yuan/Wh and polymer composite electrolytes between 2 to 3.5 yuan/Wh [2]. Group 3: Conference Highlights - The conference will gather over 100 leading companies from various segments of the lithium battery supply chain, facilitating technical exchanges and new product showcases [3]. - Key topics will include the transformation of battery materials under diverse demands, the industrialization of composite materials, and the competitive landscape for lithium battery companies [4][6]. Group 4: Event Schedule - The event will feature a series of discussions on new material applications, market trends, and technological advancements in lithium battery materials, with a focus on collaborative efforts across the supply chain [4][6].

Group 1: Tianhua New Energy - Tianhua New Energy has made significant progress in solid-state battery materials, developing high-voltage lithium cobalt oxide, high-nickel ternary, lithium-rich manganese-based, and spinel nickel-manganese materials [1] - The newly developed lithium-rich manganese-based materials have completed sample testing and have been sent to multiple solid-state battery customers for evaluation, showing high specific capacity and good stability [1] - The advancements in solid-state battery materials are expected to provide new growth opportunities for Tianhua New Energy, aligning with the rapid development of China's new energy vehicle market [1] Group 2: Jiangsu New Energy - Jiangsu New Energy announced abnormal stock trading fluctuations, with a cumulative closing price increase of over 20% in two consecutive trading days [2] - In Q1 2025, the company's net profit attributable to shareholders decreased by 34.65% year-on-year, primarily due to unfavorable wind conditions in Jiangsu, leading to reduced wind power generation [2] - The company's future performance is influenced by various factors, including local wind speed, solar intensity, and industry policy changes, which may lead to performance volatility [2] Group 3: Silicon Industry - The silicon industry is experiencing downward pressure on industrial silicon prices due to increased supply expectations and weak demand, resulting in a slight price decline [3] - Northern manufacturers are resuming production, and with the upcoming flood season, overall production is expected to increase, despite limited preparations from southern manufacturers [3] - Although there is stable supply from organic silicon monomer plants and some expected increases in production, the overall market activity remains low, reflecting a delicate balance in supply and demand [3]