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Lithium price tumbles in China as futures hit limit — what it means for Albemarle, SQM and the week ahead

Lithium price tumbles in China as futures hit limit — what it means for Albemarle, SQM and the week ahead

China’s battery-grade lithium carbonate index fell 5.4% to 141,706 yuan per ton Thursday, with futures briefly hitting their daily limit down. SQM shares sank 7% in U.S. premarket trading, while Albemarle slipped 1.2%. Tianqi Lithium plans to raise $750 million via share placement and convertible bonds, and aims to sell part of its SQM stake. Zimbabwe reported an 11% rise in 2025 spodumene exports, but revenue was flat.
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

China’s spot lithium carbonate price jumped 6.14% to 181,500 yuan per ton Monday, fueling gains in U.S.-listed lithium stocks during premarket trading. The most active Chinese lithium futures contract fell 6.56% after an early rally. U.S. miners Albemarle, SQM, Sigma Lithium, and Lithium Americas all advanced. China’s securities regulator said it will open nickel and lithium carbonate futures to foreign investors.
Lithium price whipsaws after China futures hit down-limit; Albemarle, SQM ease before U.S. open

Lithium price whipsaws after China futures hit down-limit; Albemarle, SQM ease before U.S. open

China’s top-traded lithium carbonate futures fell nearly 9% Friday, repeatedly hitting daily down-limits at 146,200 yuan per ton. Leading lithium miners Albemarle, SQM, and Lithium Americas slipped in U.S. premarket trading as policy shifts in Washington and Brazil fueled supply concerns. Brazil’s Labor Ministry ordered waste pile closures at Sigma Lithium’s Grota do Cirilo mine, citing safety risks.
Energy Storage Stocks Surge at Midday as Grid Scarcity, Texas Battery Buildout, and Analyst Upgrades Refocus Wall Street

Energy Storage Stocks Surge at Midday as Grid Scarcity, Texas Battery Buildout, and Analyst Upgrades Refocus Wall Street

Energy storage stocks jumped at midday, with Sunrun up 7.7%, SES AI 7.4%, and Enphase 5.3%. Tesla and Fluence each rose 4.4%. Generac fell 3.5%. PJM’s latest capacity auction hit a record price cap, missing its reserve margin target by over 6,600 MW, as data center demand surged.
Sigma Lithium (SGML) Stock News Today, Nov. 19, 2025: Premarket Surge, Options Frenzy and Q3 Rebound

Sigma Lithium (SGML) Stock News Today, Nov. 19, 2025: Premarket Surge, Options Frenzy and Q3 Rebound

Sigma Lithium surged 31% to $10.21 in premarket trading Wednesday, after a two-day rally that lifted shares nearly 70% since Friday’s close. Options traders bought 10,999 call contracts Monday, about 130% above normal volume. Q3 net revenue rose 69% to $28.5 million, but the company posted a net loss of $11.6 million. SGML closed Tuesday at $7.77, down 3.1% on the day.
Sigma Lithium (SGML) Stock Soars in Premarket as Lithium Demand Hopes Collide With Q3 2025 Turnaround

Sigma Lithium (SGML) Stock Soars in Premarket as Lithium Demand Hopes Collide With Q3 2025 Turnaround

Sigma Lithium shares surged over 30% in premarket U.S. trading Monday, hitting as high as $8.20 on volume exceeding 12 million shares. The rally follows strong Q3 2025 results and a bullish lithium demand forecast from China’s Ganfeng Lithium. Sigma closed Friday at $6.06, up 2.7% on heavy volume. Lithium futures in Guangzhou jumped 9% after Ganfeng projected 30% demand growth in 2026.
Lithium Americas Stock Skyrockets on U.S. Stake Rumor – EV Boom, Lithium Prices & 2025 Outlook

US Government Takes 5% Stake in Lithium Americas – LAC Stock Soars

The U.S. Department of Energy will take a 5% equity stake in Lithium Americas and a separate 5% stake in its Thacker Pass lithium mine joint venture with GM, Energy Secretary Chris Wright confirmed. Lithium Americas shares jumped nearly 90% on initial reports of the deal. The DOE stake coincides with talks to renegotiate a $2.26 billion government loan for the Nevada project. Thacker Pass could boost U.S. lithium output by 40,000 tonnes per year.
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