NYSE:ALB 23 February 2026 - 25 February 2026

Lithium price jumps after Zimbabwe export ban; Albemarle and Sigma Lithium stocks leap

Lithium price jumps after Zimbabwe export ban; Albemarle and Sigma Lithium stocks leap

New York, Feb 25, 2026, 14:44 — Regular session. China’s lithium market saw a swift jump Wednesday, with spot prices for lithium carbonate moving up to 160,000-162,000 yuan per tonne, compared to 150,000-152,000 just a day prior, according to SunSirs data. The spike followed news that Zimbabwe has stopped exporting lithium concentrates and other unprocessed minerals, tightening supply for refiners and battery manufacturers.
February 25, 2026
Lithium Prices Face a China Reopen Test as Albemarle Stock Jumps Nearly 4%

Lithium Prices Face a China Reopen Test as Albemarle Stock Jumps Nearly 4%

New York, Feb 23, 2026, 15:13 EST — Regular session Albemarle Corp saw its stock climb 3.9% to $174.93 in Monday afternoon trading, pulling ahead of the broader market as investors watched lithium prices for signs of direction after China’s holiday slowdown. Shares in Chile’s SQM advanced 1.3%, while Lithium Americas edged up 0.4%, Google Finance data showed.
February 23, 2026