For lithium carbonate, the market continued to see players in tug-of-war. Recent news indicates that CATL may be required to pay Yuan 177 million in additional mining rights fees, a figure slightly lower than previous expectations. This development has contributed to a minor decline in lithium prices. While the incident itself has limited direct short-term impact on lithium carbonate prices, it is expected to provide long-term cost support at the margin. In the near term, lithium carbonate prices are projected to stay volatile.