US EditionCATL Says It Has Suspended Mining Operations at Yichun Project
JIANGXI, CHINA, AUG 10 – CATL halted its Jianxiawo lithium mine after failing to renew a permit amid Beijing's crackdown on overcapacity, affecting about 3% of global lithium production, sources said.
- Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Ltd suspended production at its Jianxiawo lithium mine in Jiangxi province starting August 9, 2025.
- The suspension followed CATL's failure to renew a key mining permit amid China's broader government crackdown on industrial overcapacity and increased mining scrutiny.
- Traders monitored the mine closely, even flying drones last week to assess output, while affiliated nearby refineries had been informed of the temporary halt expected to last at least three months.
- Lithium prices surged about 9% recently, with material trading at 75,000 yuan on August 8, reflecting volatile markets pressured by prolonged overcapacity in the battery industry.
- The pause at Jianxiawo represents a significant supply chain disruption that could reduce lithium overcapacity and support industry profitability amid continuing permit renewal talks.
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CATL Suspends Major Lithium Mine Operation
CATL, the world’s largest maker of lithium-ion batteries for electric cars, has suspended operations at one of the biggest lithium mines in the country, sparking a price jump for lithium and lithium miners’ stocks. The suspension, as reported by Bloomberg today, is part of the Chinese government’s efforts to solve a problem with overcapacity across industries that has pushed profits down and priced weaker players out of the market. The suspensio…
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BEIJING :Chinese electric vehicle battery manufacturing giant Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) said on Monday that it has suspended mining operations in the southern region of Yichun after a mining licence expired on August 9. "We are handling the application for renewing the mining license as soon as
Prices for lithium, which is used to make batteries, rose sharply on Monday, August 11. This happened against the backdrop of the closure of one of the largest lithium mines in China. This was reported by RBC-Ukraine with reference to Bloomberg. Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL), the world's largest battery manufacturer, confirmed the closure of its Jianxiawo mine in China after the license expired. According to Bloomberg, the mine will be …
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