On March 31, the “High-tech Lithium Iron Phosphate Fire Method Construction Project Environmental Impact Assessment” of Bijie Ronbay Lithium Battery Materials Co., Ltd. was announced for the first time.

Project Name: Bijie High-tech Lithium Iron Phosphate Fire Method Construction Project

Construction Address: Bijie High-tech Zone, Bijie City, Guizhou Province

Construction Unit: Bijie Ronbay Lithium Battery Materials Co., Ltd.

Nature of Construction: New construction

Project Overview: This project involves adaptive renovation based on the existing buildings and facilities of the former Lifan factory area, simultaneously constructing necessary public utilities and auxiliary facilities. The overall plan is to build a fire method production line with an annual output of 1 million tons of lithium iron phosphate. The project will be implemented in three phases: Phase I will form an annual production capacity of 300,000 tons, Phase II will add 400,000 tons per year, and Phase III will add another 300,000 tons per year (this evaluation only covers Phase I). In the process, the yellow material is sintered at high temperature under nitrogen protection to produce lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4), with water and carbon dioxide as by-products. The obtained lithium iron phosphate cathode material is then crushed, iron-removed, packaged, and stored. Supporting public auxiliary systems such as power supply and distribution, circulating water, nitrogen production, and gas pressure regulation will be built.

Bijie Ronbay Lithium Battery Materials Co., Ltd. was established in February 2026 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ningbo Ronbay New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. Ronbay Technology is the world’s largest producer of ternary cathode materials. To compensate for the product structure weakness dominated by ternary materials, it quickly entered the lithium iron phosphate track through acquisitions such as Guizhou Xinren and a certain Shanghai company.

Previously, Ronbay Technology disclosed the “RB one-step process.” The company claims this technology can compress the 15 steps required for traditional lithium iron phosphate production into only 6 steps. The investment cost of the production line can be reduced by about 40%, and energy consumption during production can also be reduced by about 30%.

Bijie High-tech Zone

Bijie High-tech Zone is a national-level high-tech industrial development zone located in Bijie City, Guizhou Province, China. Established in 2012, it was approved by the State Council to promote advanced manufacturing, new materials, and modern services, aiming to drive regional economic transformation and innovation. The zone builds on Bijie’s strategic position in southwestern China, leveraging local resources and policy support to foster industrial upgrading and technological development.

Bijie City

Bijie City, located in northwestern Guizhou Province, China, is known for its rich ethnic diversity, including significant populations of Miao, Yi, and Hui peoples. Historically, it developed as a key transportation hub and administrative center during the Ming and Qing dynasties, and it is famous for the nearby Zhijin Cave—one of the largest and most spectacular karst caves in the country. Today, Bijie is recognized for its natural beauty, cultural heritage, and efforts in poverty alleviation.

Guizhou Province

Guizhou Province, located in southwestern China, is known for its rugged karst landscapes, diverse ethnic minority cultures, and rich biodiversity. Historically, it was a remote frontier region that became more integrated into China during the Ming and Qing dynasties, and it played a significant role in the Long March of the Chinese Communist Party in the 1930s. Today, it is famous for attractions like the Huangguoshu Waterfall and the Miao and Dong ethnic villages.

former Lifan factory area

The former Lifan factory area refers to a site originally established by the Lifan Group, a major Chinese motorcycle and automobile manufacturer founded in 1992 in Chongqing. During China’s rapid industrialization, the factory became a symbol of the country’s growing automotive industry. In recent years, as production moved to newer facilities, the area has been redeveloped into a cultural and creative zone, blending industrial heritage with modern art spaces and commercial venues.