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2025 SMM SOUTH AMERICAN LITHIUM RESOURCES FIELD TRIP

3rd Li-ion Battery Europe 2025

2025 SMM ASEAN Automotive Supply Chain Conference

AICE 2025 SMM (20th) Aluminum Industry Conference and Aluminum Industry Expo

NET ZERO MEA - Solar & Energy Storage

Indonesia Nickel & Cobalt & EV Industry Conference 2024

CLNB 2024 9TH CHINA NEW ENERGY EXPO

2024 GLOBAL BATTERY RECYCLING CONFERENCE

2024 SMM LME LONDON WEEK EVENT - THE FUTURE OF GLOBAL METALS MARKET

2024 NET ZERO PV Industry Conference

Will Nickel Replace Lithium? The High-Stakes Race for Next-Gen Battery Dominance

Africa’s Cobalt Conundrum: Can Ethical Sourcing Stabilize the EV Revolution?

The Hidden Link Between Hydrogen Energy and Platinum Group Metals: A 2030 Outlook

【4.2 Lithium Battery News】The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) reported that the number of trade-in vehicles exceeded 1.07 million units from January to February. Xiaomi responded to the fatal accident.

The purchase price adjustment for steel scrap at Anyang Steel in Henan was updated today. Please feel free to contact us if needed!

On April 2, Anyang Steel Adjusted the Purchase Price of Steel Scrap in Henan

SMM Daily Review: Cobalt Sulphate Spot Prices Remained Stable on April 2. The SMM cobalt sulphate index price was 49,251 yuan/mt, up 6 yuan/mt WoW from the previous working day. The spot price of cobalt sulphate ranged from 48,600 to 50,700 yuan/mt, with an average price of 49,650 yuan/mt, unchanged from the previous working day. In terms of supply and demand, upstream salt factories' quotations showed relatively small changes compared to the previous day, with some salt factories having relatively low inventory available for sale. Downstream companies' inquiries further increased, and market sentiment improved slightly.

SMM Daily: Cobalt Sulphate Spot Prices Stable on April 2 Amid Improving Sentiment

On April 1, Zhejiang Wanma New Energy Co., Ltd. and the China Automotive Research Institute NEV Testing Center Co., Ltd. held a strategic cooperation and unveiling ceremony for the "Joint Innovation Laboratory." According to the agreement, both parties will achieve strategic-level resource synergy in the detection and certification system, industrial R&D capabilities, and scenario application experience, systematically building a comprehensive empowerment mechanism for the R&D, verification, certification, and promotion of NEV charging facilities.

Zhejiang Wanma and CARI NEV Testing Center Unveil Joint Innovation Laboratory for NEV Charging Facilities

Samsung SDI Mass-Produces 46-Series Large Cylindrical Batteries
South Korean battery manufacturer Samsung SDI announced that the 4695 large cylindrical battery module has been ex-factory from its Vietnam plant. The battery cells are produced at the Cheonan plant in South Korea and assembled into modules in Vietnam. This is the first 46-series large cylindrical battery in the Korean industry to enter mass production, primarily supplying the US market for applications in three-wheeled EVs, small EVs, electric-assist bicycles, and motorcycles. Samsung SDI's mass production plan is expected to be completed more than a year ahead of the original schedule.

Samsung SDI Starts Mass Production of 46-Series Large Cylindrical Batteries Ahead of Schedule

In March, Chery Group sold 214,800 units of vehicles, up 18.3% YoY. Among them, Chery Automobile Co., Ltd. sold 197,600 units, up 10.9% YoY; the group sold 62,200 units of NEVs, up 125.4% YoY; and exported 86,400 units, up 2.7% YoY.

Chery Group March Sales Up 18.3% YoY, with NEV Sales Soaring 125.4%

Four Departments: Shanghai and 8 Other Cities Included in the First Batch of Large-Scale Vehicle-to-Grid Interaction Application Pilots. Today, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) and three other departments issued the "Notice on Announcing the First Batch of Large-Scale Vehicle-to-Grid Interaction Application Pilots." After expert review, Shanghai and 8 other cities, along with 30 projects including the "Beijing V2G Vehicle-to-Grid Interaction Collaborative Regulation Pilot Project Based on New-Type Energy Storage," were included in the first batch of large-scale vehicle-to-grid interaction application pilots.

Four Departments Launch First Batch of Large-Scale V2G Interaction Pilots, Including Shanghai and 8 Other Cities

【4.2 Lithium Battery News】
►Xiaomi Auto officially responded to the "SU7 explosion causing 3 deaths" incident.
►National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC): From January to February, over 1.07 million units of auto trade-ins were completed, driving new car sales to reach 116.5 billion yuan.
►BYD: NEV cumulative sales this year increased by 59.81% YoY.
►LG Energy Solution will acquire General Motors' stake in the joint venture battery plant in Michigan for over $2 billion.
►"Beijing Autonomous Vehicle Regulations" came into effect on April 1.
►Citi: BYD's March auto sales slightly exceeded market expectations, raising Q1 profit forecast.

Lithium Battery and Auto Industry News Roundup

U.S. Tariffs and the Global Aluminium Market: Navigating Shifting Supply-Demand Dynamics and Rising Costs

Indonesian Nickel Market Review: Price Trend, Policy, and Market Dynamics

Global Lithium Battery Recycling Market Analysis

Harnessing Solar Growth in MEA: Market Dynamics, Investment Climate, and Global Partnerships 

SMM’s Review of the Lithium Industry for 2024 and Forecast for 2025

SMM Free Online Webinar: China's Aluminum Export Landscape-Impacts of the New Tax Rebate Policy

SMM & LiBE Free Webinar: Global Ternary Cathode Materials Market Analysis and Outlook

Global Stainless Steel Feedstock Analysis and Supply & Demand Forecast

Navigating the Nickel Market: MHP & Nickel Sulfate Short-term and Long-term Trends - Market Dynamics and Supply

LFP Cathode Market Analysis: Present and Future, China and the World

SMM Webinar: Projecting Overseas Lithium Mine Price Support amid Price Declines and the Impact of Upcoming African Production

Category	Price Description	Price Range	Avg	Change	Date
Raw Materials	Battery-Grade Lithium Carbonate CNY/mt	73400-74800	74100	0	Apr 02
Raw Materials	Battery-Grade Lithium Hydroxide (Coarse Particles) CNY/mt	68140-71160	69650	0	Apr 02
Cathode material	LFP (Mid-End, For NEV) CNY/mt	32880-34370	33625	0	Apr 02
Battery separator	Wet-process Base Film（9μm） CNY/㎡	0.68-0.82	0.75	-0.01	Apr 02
Electrolyte	LiPF6 (Domestic) CNY/mt	57300-60900	59100	0	Apr 02
Electrolyte	Electrolyte (For LFP Battery) CNY/mt	15000-23000	19000	0	Apr 02

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