On November 18th, Shengxin Lithium Energy Group Co., Ltd. announced the signing of a cooperation framework agreement for lithium salt products and related party transactions.

Shengxin Lithium Energy Group Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “the Company”) and Huayou Holding Group Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “Huayou Holding Group”) intend to sign the “2026-2030 Cooperation Framework Agreement” for lithium salt product business cooperation. According to the agreement, Huayou Holding Group (in this business cooperation, both parties include their designated subsidiaries) will purchase 221,400 tons of lithium salt products from the Company between 2026 and 2030. Specific annual purchase quantities will be stipulated in the sub-orders signed by both parties.

Shengxin Lithium Energy’s main business includes lithium mining and processing, production and sales of basic lithium salts and metal lithium products. The company has currently built lithium salt production capacity of 137,000 tons per year and metal lithium production capacity of 500 tons per year.

Huayou Holding Group owns multiple controlling and participating companies including Huayou Cobalt and Zhejiang Youshan New Materials Technology Co., Ltd. Among these, Huayou Cobalt mainly produces ternary cathode materials, while Youshan New Materials primarily produces lithium iron phosphate cathode materials, both requiring substantial amounts of lithium carbonate and lithium hydroxide.

Shengxin Lithium Energy Group Co., Ltd.

Shengxin Lithium Energy Group Co., Ltd. is a leading Chinese company specializing in the research, development, and production of lithium-ion batteries and related materials. Founded in 2002, it has grown to become a key player in the global new energy industry, supporting the transition to electric vehicles and energy storage systems. The company’s history is marked by rapid expansion and technological innovation to meet the rising global demand for clean energy solutions.

Huayou Holding Group Co., Ltd.

Huayou Holding Group Co., Ltd. is a leading Chinese company, founded in 1965, that specializes in the new energy lithium battery materials and cobalt new materials industries. It has grown from a small chemicals manufacturer into a global industrial group, playing a significant role in the electric vehicle supply chain. The company is known for its integrated industrial chain, from resource development to the manufacturing of advanced battery materials.

Huayou Cobalt

Huayou Cobalt is a major Chinese company and one of the world’s largest producers of cobalt, a metal essential for lithium-ion batteries used in electric vehicles and electronics. The company’s history is tied to the rapid growth of the global battery supply chain, though it has also faced international scrutiny over its supply chain practices, particularly concerning the sourcing of cobalt from artisanal mines in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Zhejiang Youshan New Materials Technology Co., Ltd.

Zhejiang Youshan New Materials Technology Co., Ltd. is a Chinese company specializing in the research, development, and production of advanced new materials. While specific founding details are not widely published, it operates within Zhejiang province, a major industrial and technological hub in China, and contributes to the region’s growing high-tech materials sector.