‘Asia’s Lithium Capital’ Halts Production Amid Probe – SCMP

Leading lithium manufacturers in China’s Yichun city, “Asia’s lithium capital,” have halted production amid a government investigation, the South China Morning Post reported.

Abnormal water quality in the Jin River has prompted concerns over the lithium being produced in the region, said the report. As a result, Shenzhen-listed Anshan Heavy Duty Mining Machinery, Shanghai-listed KangLongDa Special Protection Technology and Yongxing Special Materials Tech were all halting production, it said.

Read the full report: South China Morning Post

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Alfie Habershon

Alfie is a Reporter at Asia Financial. He previously lived in Mumbai reporting on India's economy and healthcare for data journalism initiative IndiaSpend, as well as having worked for London based Tortoise Media.

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