A strait that has never truly been closed is becoming a "trigger point" for the global energy market. On February 28, the United States and Israel launched military strikes against Iran. That evening, the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced a ban on any ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Almost simultaneously with the news, oil and gas prices surged. R...
Recently, lithium carbonate prices have surged. According to data from Shanghai Metals Market (SMM) and research reports, the price of industrial-grade lithium carbonate rose nearly 20% weekly, reaching 170,000 yuan/ton; battery-grade lithium carbonate prices also fluctuated between 155,000 and 180,000 yuan/ton, a significant rebound from the lows at the end of 2025. This price level has directly ...