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BYD achieves best-ever monthly new energy passenger vehicle export volume in April 2024

Xiaomi EV delivers 7,058 Xiaomi SU7 cars in April

Li Auto logs moderate YoY rise of 0.4% in Apr. 2024 deliveries

XPENG’s monthly deliveries jump 33% YoY in Apr. 2024

NIO scores 134.6% YoY surge in Apr. 2024 deliveries

Argentina's mining exports increased by 4.3% in 2023, driven by the rise in lithium exports. An industry organization said on Friday that Argentina's mining exports grew 4.3% in 2023, boosted by the increase in lithium exports, and expressed confidence that the country's rich reserves of metals and minerals could help its economy recover from the crisis. Roberto Cacciola, the president of the Chamber of Mining Entrepreneurs of Argentina (CAEM), told the media late Thursday that the country's mining exports reached US$4.032 billion in 2023. (Wen Hua Finance News)

Argentina's Mining Exports Rise 4.3% in 2023, Lithium Boost Spurs Optimism for Economic Recovery

According to the annual report, Lopal Tech has made significant progress in 2023. The Shandong Lithium Source Project has been completed, including 50,000 tons of lithium iron phosphate and 100,000 tons of iron phosphate projects. The Hubei Lithium Source Project has also been basically completed, including 50,000 tons of lithium iron phosphate and 50,000 tons of iron phosphate projects, as well as the 5,000 tons of ternary precursor project of Sanjin Lithium & Battery. Currently, some production lines are still in the stage of capacity improvement. Meanwhile, the 40,000-ton lithium carbonate project of Yichun Lopal Times is expected to be ready for use by the end of June 2024. Additionally, the 30,000-ton lithium iron phosphate project in Indonesia has been basically completed and is planned to be put into operation in the second quarter of 2024, marking the company as the first in China to establish a large-scale lithium iron phosphate cathode material factory overseas.

Lopal Tech Makes Significant Progress in 2023, Including Completion of Key Lithium Source Projects and Expansion Overseas

Citibank upgraded its rating for Tianqi Lithium’s Hong Kong shares to Buy, with a target price of HK$42; and upgraded its rating for Tianqi Lithium’s A shares to Buy, with a target price of RMB 48.

Citibank Upgrades Tianqi Lithium's Hong Kong and A-Share Ratings to 'Buy' with New Target Prices

[Russia plans to break its reliance on imported scarce metals and accelerate the development of lithium mining projects] According to TASS, Russia is expected to eliminate its dependence on imports of 12 types of scarce metals, including lithium and rare earth metals, by 2030. The director of the Federal Agency for Subsoil Use said, "Other minerals include niobium, tantalum, zirconium, and manganese. Due to a series of measures taken, we expect to eliminate the dependence on imports of 12 types of scarce raw materials by 2030. Part of the production will be exported." So far, Russia has not mined lithium, which is used in the nuclear power industry, energy storage systems, and electric vehicle batteries. However, according to a statement from Rosatom, a Russian state-owned nuclear energy company, several mineral deposits have begun to accelerate the development of lithium mining projects. The company estimates that Russia's domestic demand for lithium is about 400 to 700 tons per year. (Jinshi Data)

Russia Aims to End Reliance on Imported Scarce Metals, Accelerates Lithium Mining Development by 2030

[SMM Lithium Carbonate Futures Review: LC2407 Main Contract Declined by 2.15%] On April 30th, the main contract of Lithium Carbonate 2407 fell by 2.15%. According to the data, the main contract of Lithium Carbonate 2407 opened at 116,000 yuan/ton and closed at 111,450 yuan/ton on that day, with a trading volume of 242,267 hands and an open interest of 179,848 hands, a decrease of 13,300 hands compared with the previous trading day. The spot price of battery-grade Lithium Carbonate quoted by SMM on that day was 110,000-113,500 yuan/ton, with an average price of 111,750 yuan/ton, an increase of 500 yuan/ton from the previous working day. In terms of trend, the price of Lithium Carbonate rose first and then fell after the opening on that day, maintaining the downtrend until the close, ending with a 2.15% decline.

SMM Lithium Carbonate Futures Update: LC2407 Contract Down 2.15% on April 30th

【Commencement of Lithium-ion Battery Recycling Project in Gansu Jingyuan】Recently, the groundbreaking ceremony for the lithium-ion battery recycling project in Gansu Jingyuan was held in Yongchang Industrial Park. It is reported that the lithium-ion battery recycling project using chemical extraction method of Gansu Jingyuan Fine Chemical Co., Ltd. is jointly invested and constructed by Gansu Jingyuan Fine Chemical Co., Ltd. and China Guangdong Nuclear Power Group, with a total investment of 280 million yuan and an area of 80 mu. The project will build an integrated production line for lithium battery pretreatment and recycling.

Lithium-ion Battery Recycling Project Launched in Gansu Jingyuan with 280 Million Yuan Investment

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Review and Outlook of the Global Lithium Battery Recycling Market

SMM LITHIUM RAW MATERIALS MARKET SHARING-Price Fluctuations · Industry Status · Cost Structure · Global Supply Patterns

Battery Materials Market Dynamics And Price Forecast in China

Category	Price Description	Price Range	Avg	Change	Date
Raw Materials	Lithium Carbonate (99.5% Battery Grade) CNY/mt	110000-113500	111750	+500	Apr 30
Raw Materials	Lithium Hydroxide (56.5% Battery Grade) CNY/mt	99100-101700	100400	0	Apr 30
Anode material	Mid End Artificial Graphite（350-355mah/g） CNY/mt	23900-34000	28950	0	Apr 30
Cathode material	Lithium Iron Phosphate (Motive power type) CNY/mt	43000-44200	43600	+35	Apr 30
Battery separator	Wet-process Base Separator（9μm） CNY/㎡	0.75-0.95	0.85	0	Apr 30
Electrolyte	Lithium Hexafluorophosphate (R99.95%) CNY/mt	69000-73000	71000	0	Apr 30
Electrolyte	Electrolyte ( For LFP ) CNY/mt	18500-25500	22000	0	Apr 30

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