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…