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CATL Set to Restart Yichun Lithium Mine Amid License Renewal

12/25/2025

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Contemporary Amperex Technology Ltd (CATL) plans to restart its Yichun lithium mine in Jiangxi province, China.
The Yichun mine has been inactive since August due to an expired operating license.
Regulatory approval is expected before or after the Lunar New Year break on February 15.
Restarting the mine could lower lithium prices and enhance CATL's production capacity.
CATL's shares fell slightly after the news.

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Contemporary Amperex Technology Ltd (CATL) plans to restart its Yichun lithium mine in Jiangxi province, China.
The Yichun mine has been inactive since August due to an expired operating license.
Regulatory approval is expected before or after the Lunar New Year break on February 15.
Restarting the mine could lower lithium prices and enhance CATL's production capacity.
CATL's shares fell slightly after the news.