[11.16 Lithium Express] Australian miner Chaoya Chemical Group has signed a cooperation agreement on lithium mining projects | Polyfluorine has won a large order of lithium hexafluorophosphate from BYD.

Recently, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars announced the launch of the Spectre Series II. As an upgrade to the brand's first all-electric model, the Spectre, the new vehicle features optimized battery cell technology, resulting in significantly improved overall performance. Under the WLTP standard, the driving range has increased by up to 18% to 628 kilometers, while the charging time has been reduced by 14%. Additionally, the brand has recalibrated the powertrain, delivering quicker power response and more precise handling.

On June 3, it was reported that Hong Kong's first large-scale recycling facility for decommissioned electric vehicle batteries will officially commence production in June 2026. The facility will process waste power batteries into regenerated black mass, achieving the resourceful reuse of waste materials. According to estimates from the Environmental Protection Department, the quantity of decommissioned electric vehicle batteries generated in Hong Kong will increase year by year, growing from approximately 1,300 metric tons in 2026 to 6,700 metric tons by 2030. The locally planned producer responsibility scheme for electric vehicle batteries is evaluated to generate an annual economic added value of approximately 66 million Hong Kong dollars and create over 100 full-time jobs in the local solid waste recycling sector. Currently, there are five licensed enterprises in Hong Kong qualified to dispose of automotive lithium batteries.

Les fabricants de cellules de batteries grand public adoptent généralement une attitude attentiste, anticipant de nouvelles baisses des prix des matières premières. Quelques fabricants ont procédé à des achats de réapprovisionnement en petits lots, tandis que la plupart attendent une baisse supplémentaire des prix.