ab 11 August 2025 Global Research Lithium Upgrade price outlook on China scrutiny & halts CATL halts Jianxiawo, & broader supply scrutiny, sees price outlook upgraded Chinese supply concerns emerged recently related to mining licence irregularities and production above approved capacity, as part of China's anti-involution crackdown (note). Over the weekend, CATL halted mining at its Jianxiawo lepidolite mine in Yichun after its mining licence expired on 9 August, and indicated an "at least 3 months" closure ...