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title: "Lithium Rises to 18-Month High"
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description: "Lithium carbonate futures in China hit CNY 99,000 per tonne, an 18-month high, due to supply caps and strong demand outlook. The Bureau of Natural Resources of Yichun plans to cancel 27 mining permits, aligning with China's strategy to reduce industry capacity. New energy vehicle sales rose 20.6% in November, and Beijing aims to double EV charging capacity by 2027, boosting lithium-rich energy storage systems."
datetime: "2025-12-22T13:48:05.000Z"
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# Lithium Rises to 18-Month High

Lithium carbonate futures in China rose to CNY 99,000 per tonne in December, the highest in 18 months, as caps on supply coincided with the outlook of stronger demand.

The Bureau of Natural Resources of Yichun, which includes the lithium mining hub in the Chinese Jiangxi province, stated it would cancel 27 mining permits early next year.

The move was consistent with the earlier suspension of activity in CATL's Jianxiawo lithium mine as the Chinese government aims to reduce capacity in many goods industries to prevent the ongoing race-to-the-bottom that has stirred deflationary pressures.

Meanwhile, new energy vehicles in China rose 20.6% annually to record of 1.823 million units in November.

Also, Beijing stated it would double EV charging capacity to 180 gigawatts by 2027, supporting lithium-rich energy storage systems with compensation mechanisms for power storage infrastructure.

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