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Lithium Processed in Yichun, China: Possible Violations

A government probe of environmental infringements in Yichun, Jiangxi province, is causing sweeping closures of China's lithium industry. It is estimated that this will reduce global lithium output by 8-13%. The probe may end after the two sessions in China next month.

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  • China's lithium industry is facing sweeping closures due to a government probe of environmental infringements in Yichun, Jiangxi province.
  • It is estimated that this could reduce global lithium output by 8-13%.
  • The probe is targeting miners without permits or with expired licenses.
  • Lithium prices in China have dropped more than 30% since last year's peak.
  • The probe may end after the two sessions in China next month.
Lithium Processed in Yichun, China: Possible Violations
China’s lithium industry is reeling as its top production hub — responsible for around a 10th of the world’s supply — faces sweeping closures amid a government probe of environmental infringements.
Bloomberg

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