Chinese regulators look to slow lithium rat race

Haixi prefecture authorities ordered an immediate cessation of lithium resource development at Zangge Mining’s wholly-owned subsidiary on July 16 2025, injecting fresh uncertainty into Qinghai’s lithium landscape. This is part of a wider movement in China as Beijing looks to combat deflationary pressures from within the extractive industries via “anti-rat race” directives. Haixi Natural Resources […]