IN A NUTSHELL 📉 China’s sudden halt of a major lithium mine by CATL causes market turmoil. ⚖️ Regulatory tightening aims to combat overcapacity and enforce environmental standards. 📈 Lithium prices surge, with some producers’ stocks rising up to 20%. 🌍 Global reliance on Chinese lithium underscores supply chain vulnerabilities. The world’s largest electric vehicle … Continue reading “White Gold Vein Seals Overnight”: China Shuts Major Lithium Mine, Sending Global Markets Into Frenzy