[Sinomine Temporarily Suspends Lithium Salt Production over Logistics Mismatch]

Published: Jun 30, 2026 18:34

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On June 30, Sinomine Resource Group announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Jiangxi Sinomine Lithium, will temporarily suspend production for maintenance on its "30,000-tonne high-purity lithium salt" production line effective June 30, 2026, due to a mismatch between the transportation cycle of self-produced lithium concentrate and production scheduling. In addition, the "35,000-tonne high-purity lithium salt" production line will undergo temporary maintenance shutdown starting July 11, operating at partial low-load capacity, with completion expected by the end of July. The company stated that while short-term lithium salt output will decline, downstream demand remains strong, and full-year production and sales volumes will not be materially and adversely affected. The company will also improve the efficiency of lithium concentrate shipments and accelerate the construction of its lithium sulfate project.

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