BRIEF: Ganfeng Lithium returns to profit on lithium rebound

Lithium producer Ganfeng Lithium Group Co., Ltd. announced on Thursday that it achieved profitability in the first quarter, with expected net profits between 1.6 billion yuan (235 million USD) and 2.1 billion yuan, reversing a loss of approximately 356 million yuan in the same period last year. The company attributed the improvement to the ongoing expansion of the global new energy industry, which has driven a strong rebound in lithium salt demand. The increase in product prices compared to the same period last year also supported the rebound. Additionally, the gradual advancement of lithium resource projects has improved the company's cost structure. Furthermore, the rising demand for power batteries and new energy vehicles has also played a positive role