Lithium prices surge as China tightens supply, hitting 18-month highs at $14,060 per metric ton on Dec. 22. Yichun plans to cancel 27 mining permits in 2026, impacting global lithium production. CATL’s Jianxiawo lithium mine, supplying 3% of global lithium, remains suspended since August 2025. Demand for lithium-ion batteries rises with a 21% increase in new energy vehicle registrations in November. Sigma Lithium’s stock soars 16.9% to 52-week highs of $14.25 per share, up 200% in six months. The company stands to benefit from higher lithium prices and strategic sales volume management. Investors see potential in Sigma Lithium despite a modest 20% increase in 2025.

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