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Lithium News 6 January 2026 - 27 January 2026

PLS Group (ASX:PLS) share price drops as lithium stocks cool ahead of January update

PLS Group (ASX:PLS) share price drops as lithium stocks cool ahead of January update

Sydney, Jan 27, 2026, 17:09 (AEDT) — Market closed. PLS Group shares fell 2.36%, ending Tuesday at A$4.96, after trading between A$4.92 and A$5.11 during the session. The stock saw robust turnover, with roughly 61.5 million shares changing hands. (Investing) This matters because PLS stands as a crucial lithium bellwether, and traders are already on edge ahead of its upcoming…
27 January 2026
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Lithium price jumps again in China as battery makers restock; Albemarle, peers firm in premarket

Lithium price jumps again in China as battery makers restock; Albemarle, peers firm in premarket

New York, Jan 26, 2026, 07:03 EST — Premarket Lithium prices in China climbed to 181,500 yuan per metric ton on Monday, marking a 6.14% jump from the previous session. The surge boosted U.S.-listed lithium stocks during premarket trading. (Trading Economics) This matters because lithium carbonate — essential for battery cathodes — influences contract negotiations and mining investments. It’s also…
26 January 2026
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Lithium price jumps again as China spot hits 164,500 yuan; Albemarle in focus before U.S. open

Lithium price jumps again as China spot hits 164,500 yuan; Albemarle in focus before U.S. open

New York, Jan 22, 2026, 07:08 EST — Premarket Lithium prices in China climbed once more on Thursday, with battery-grade lithium carbonate hitting 164,500 yuan ($20,855) per metric ton, VAT excluded. (Metal) The recent surge is crucial since lithium underpins nearly all EV and grid-battery chemistries, with its price quickly impacting miner profits and battery expenses. Following a prolonged slump…
22 January 2026
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Lithium price jumps again as China carbonate futures hit limit-up; what traders watch next

Lithium price jumps again as China carbonate futures hit limit-up; what traders watch next

New York, January 20, 2026, 07:29 EST — Premarket China’s lithium prices moved higher again Tuesday. Spot battery-grade lithium carbonate averaged 152,500 yuan ($/t), up 1,500 yuan from the previous working day. Meanwhile, the most-active lithium carbonate futures on the Guangzhou Futures Exchange surged nearly 9%, hitting its daily upper limit at 160,500 yuan, according to SMM data. Upstream sellers…
20 January 2026
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Lithium price jitters meet Washington’s stockpile push — why Albemarle, SQM are up premarket

Lithium price jitters meet Washington’s stockpile push — why Albemarle, SQM are up premarket

New York, January 15, 2026, 07:58 EST — Premarket U.S.-listed lithium stocks climbed before Thursday’s open after lawmakers unveiled a bill proposing a $2.5 billion stockpile for critical minerals, lithium included. Albemarle (ALB.N) edged up 0.4%, while Chile’s SQM (SQM.N) jumped 2.7%. Lithium Americas (LAC.N) led gains at 3.6%. (Reuters) Lithium prices have been swinging again after a prolonged slump…
15 January 2026
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Mineral Resources stock jumps on China tax shift and lithium spike; ASX:MIN in focus ahead of Q2 update

Mineral Resources stock jumps on China tax shift and lithium spike; ASX:MIN in focus ahead of Q2 update

Sydney, Jan 13, 2026, 17:35 AEDT — After-hours Shares of Mineral Resources Limited (ASX:MIN) ended Tuesday up 3.3%, closing at A$60.50. The lift came amid a fresh surge in demand for lithium-related miners on the ASX. Trading ranged from A$58.99 to A$61.00, with about 1.2 million shares exchanging hands. (Investing.com Australia) Lithium prices in China surged after a sudden spike…
13 January 2026
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Lithium prices spike 9% in China on tax-rebate shift, pushing SQM stock up before the bell

Lithium prices spike 9% in China on tax-rebate shift, pushing SQM stock up before the bell

New York, Jan 12, 2026, 08:22 EST — Premarket Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile (SQM) edged up 0.5% to $74.40 during Monday’s U.S. premarket session. Lithium prices in China surged to their highest in over two years after Beijing cut export tax rebates on battery products. The most-active lithium carbonate contract on the Guangzhou Futures Exchange hit its daily…
12 January 2026
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Lithium price surge puts Albemarle stock back in play before the open

Lithium price surge puts Albemarle stock back in play before the open

New York, Jan 9, 2026, 06:56 EST — Premarket Albemarle (ALB.N) shares edged higher in premarket trading on Friday, riding a broker upgrade and fresh signs of strength in lithium prices. The stock was up about 0.6% at $159.20 as of 6:56 a.m. ET, after ending Thursday at $158.28. (MarketBeat) Baird analyst Ben Kallo upgraded Albemarle this week and raised…
9 January 2026
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Lithium prices keep climbing — Albemarle stock edges up premarket on fresh upgrades

Lithium prices keep climbing — Albemarle stock edges up premarket on fresh upgrades

NEW YORK, January 8, 2026, 07:28 EST — Premarket Albemarle (ALB.N) rose 2.2% in premarket trading on Thursday to $161.57, as investors leaned into a new round of bullish analyst calls tied to higher lithium prices. The move matters because lithium stocks have been trading like a pure bet on the commodity again. When the price of lithium carbonate rises,…
8 January 2026
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Liontown Limited stock jumps 4.6% as lithium demand outlook firms; Jan 29 report next

Liontown Limited stock jumps 4.6% as lithium demand outlook firms; Jan 29 report next

Sydney, January 7, 2026, 17:58 AEDT — Market closed Liontown Limited (ASX:LTR) shares closed up 4.6% at A$2.03 on Wednesday, up from a previous close of A$1.94. They traded between A$1.92 and A$2.04, leaving the miner near the top of its 52-week range and about A$6 billion in market value. Google The move comes as investors chase lithium miners on…
7 January 2026
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Mineral Resources shares slip from fresh 52-week high as lithium rally keeps investors on edge

Mineral Resources shares slip from fresh 52-week high as lithium rally keeps investors on edge

Sydney, Jan 7, 2026, 17:34 AEDT — After-hours Mineral Resources Ltd shares ended 0.9% lower at A$57.26 on Wednesday after the stock briefly hit a fresh 52-week high of A$57.97, as traders locked in gains following the recent run-up. The stock traded between A$56.02 and A$57.97, leaving it near the top of its A$14.05–A$57.97 52-week range. Investing The move matters…
7 January 2026
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Liontown Limited (ASX:LTR) stock jumps to 52-week high as lithium prices rebound

Liontown Limited (ASX:LTR) stock jumps to 52-week high as lithium prices rebound

Sydney, January 6, 2026, 18:43 AEDT — Market closed Liontown Limited stock jumped 14.8% on Tuesday to end at A$1.94, its highest level in 52 weeks, as investors piled back into lithium names. Investing Battery-metals sentiment has improved after a boom in grid storage lifted demand expectations for 2026 and helped pull lithium prices off last year’s lows, a Reuters…
6 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Stocks Mixed as Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady, Nasdaq Hits 3-Month High
    January 29, 2026, 12:45 AM EST. Stocks closed mixed on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve (Fed) kept interest rates at 3.50%-3.75%, in line with expectations. The S&P 500 fell slightly from a record high, down 0.01%, while the Nasdaq 100 jumped 0.32% to a three-month peak, buoyed by gains in chipmakers and AI infrastructure stocks. ASML Holding posted record Q4 bookings of 13.2 billion euros, fueling optimism in semiconductor equipment demand. Better-than-expected earnings from Seagate and Texas Instruments also supported market sentiment. The dollar index rebounded after a recent plunge, influenced by President Trump's comments, which also pushed gold prices to a new peak. Meanwhile, oil prices rose to a four-month high amid geopolitical tensions with Iran. Mortgage applications declined by 8.5% last week as the average 30-year mortgage rate increased to 6.24%. The Fed signaled a wait-and-see approach on future rate changes, citing steady economic growth and inflation risks.
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