On January 4, 2026, China Mineral Resources (Stock Code: 002738.SZ) officially disclosed that its wholly-owned subsidiary, China Mineral Lithium Industry, had initiated trial production for its technical upgrade project. This project, which aims for an annual production capacity of 30,000 tons of high-purity lithium salts, commenced operations with ignition and material feeding on January 2, 2026. Boasting a total investment of 120 million yuan, this endeavor marks a significant stride forward.
Upon full implementation, the project will elevate the company's cumulative annual production capacity for battery-grade lithium salts to 71,000 tons. This enhancement is poised to substantially bolster the overall competitiveness of China Mineral Resources' lithium salt segment in the market.
