A-share energy metal sector rose, Tengyuan Cobalt rose more than 10%, Ganfeng Lithium, Tianqi Lithium, Yongshan Lithium, Rongjie Shares, Shengxin Lithium Energy and others followed suit. On the news front, the government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo announced an extension of the temporary ban on cobalt for three months, and the global cobalt supply may drop significantly.