The plummeting price of lithium, crucial for electric car batteries, is dampening China’s mining activity. Lepidolite mining, especially costly, faces challenges amid a price slump. Analysts predict a slowdown in lithium output growth, with lepidolite’s share dropping. Despite government efforts to boost mining, projects like CATL’s Jianxiawo mine are at risk due to negative margins. Lower lithium prices and oversupply pressure producers in Jiangxi, prompting production suspensions.