The lithium mine semi-annual report still points to the resource end. Industry insiders say that low-cost salt lakes will be the future direction of competition.

The semi-annual report of lithium mining companies shows that the industry trend in 2025 is focusing on resource competition, especially low-cost salt lake resources. In terms of performance, the overall performance of the lithium mining sector is slightly better than the same period in 2024, but there is clear differentiation between companies, with Salt Lake shares and Zangge Mining's net profit growing year-on-year, leading in market value. The fluctuation of lithium prices has impacted performance, but Salt Lake lithium extraction maintains profitability with its low-cost advantage. Industry insiders have told reporters that the current major trend in the lithium industry is the competition for low-cost salt lake resources including in China's Qinghai, Tibet, as well as in South America. Currently, companies are all trying to seize salt lake resources.