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CATL

CATL (Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited) is a Chinese manufacturer of lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles and energy storage systems. The company is headquartered in Ningde, Fujian province, China, and operates production facilities across multiple countries including Germany, Hungary and the US. CATL is publicly listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange and has established itself as the world's largest producer of batteries for electric vehicles by market share. The company supplies battery cells, modules and packs to major automotive manufacturers including Tesla, BMW, Volkswagen, Toyota and Ford. Its product portfolio spans lithium iron phosphate (LFP) and nickel-manganese-cobalt (NMC) battery chemistries, as well as sodium-ion battery technology. CATL reported revenue exceeding $50-billion in recent years and employs tens of thousands of people globally. The company has invested heavily in upstream lithium supply chains, including partnerships and equity stakes in lithium producers in China and abroad, to secure raw materials for battery production. CATL also develops battery management systems and energy storage solutions for grid-scale applications. The company was founded in 2011 as a spin-off from Amperex Technology Limited (ATL), a consumer electronics battery maker, and has since grown rapidly alongside the global expansion of electric vehicle adoption.

CATL News


A copper mine in the DRC
Mercuria agrees $250m Congo copper deal with China miner
14th October 2026 By: Bloomberg

Mercuria Energy Group has placed another big bet on copper production in the Democratic Republic of Congo, sealing a deal to buy metal from units of Shanghai Jayson New Energy Materials Group. The... 


Lithium oxide in hand
Chinese lithium prices tumble to nearly 10-month low on demand concerns
12th October 2026 By: Reuters

China's lithium carbonate futures prices slid to a nearly 10-month low on Monday, as a deal with the European Union to cut hybrid cars exports exacerbated concerns over demand prospects for the... 


Nickel smelting
Deeper cobalt discounts add to squeeze on Indonesian nickel producers' margins
4th September 2026 By: Reuters

Chinese makers of batteries for electric vehicles are demanding steeper discounts for cobalt, which could further cut into margins at Indonesian nickel producers squeezed by rising costs of ore and... 


Vulcan's Lionheart lithium project
Australia's Vulcan seeks investors for German lithium expansion project, courts Asian interests
3rd September 2026 By: Reuters

Lithium developer Vulcan Energy Resources on Thursday announced phase two of its lithium project in Germany's Upper Rhine Valley and commenced process to bring in additional strategic investors.... 


Lithium ore
BMI revises its yearly lithium price forecasts, driven by resilient energy demand
17th August 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

BMI, a Fitch Solutions company, has revised its lithium price forecasts for this year to $20 100/t for mainland Chinese lithium carbonate and $19 600/t for mainland Chinese lithium hydroxide... 


CATL signage
CATL's Jianxiawo lithium mine remains closed pending environmental approval, state media reports
7th August 2026 By: Reuters

Chinese battery maker CATL's Jianxiawo lithium mine remains pending environmental approval, State media reported on Friday. The mine, in the city of Yichun in Jiangxi Province, is also undergoing... 


Lithium pond in China
China lithium prices hit five-month low on expectations of oversupply in 2027
21st July 2026 By: Reuters

China's lithium futures prices sank to a five-month low on Tuesday on expectations of oversupply of the electric vehicle battery metal in 2027, even as near-term demand remained strong, according... 


Mineral Resources swings to interim profit on stronger Onslow output, lithium rebound
Mineral Resources swings to interim profit on stronger Onslow output, lithium rebound
20th February 2026 By: Reuters

Australia’s Mineral Resources reported stronger‑than‑expected interim earnings on Friday, buoyed by steady nameplate‑capacity output from its flagship Onslow Iron project and a rebound in lithium... 


Lithium soars as China to revoke battery export tax rebates
Lithium soars as China to revoke battery export tax rebates
12th January 2026 By: Reuters

Lithium prices soared in China on Monday after Beijing said it would roll back value-added tax export rebates, as investors bet the move would spur front-loaded export demand. The most-active... 


Lithium ore on a conveyor
Energy storage boom strengthens demand outlook for beaten-down lithium
5th January 2026 By: Reuters

A boom in battery storage has bolstered the demand outlook for lithium in 2026, driving hopes for an accelerated turnaround for an industry struggling with oversupply. The lithium market has been... 


Lithium surges in China after local authorities announce plan to revoke mining licences
Lithium surges in China after local authorities announce plan to revoke mining licences
17th December 2025 By: Reuters

ithium prices in China surged on Wednesday after the natural resource authority of the country’s main lithium-producing hub said it would revoke 27 mining licences. The most-active lithium... 


Lithium prices plunge in China after moves to curb speculative trading
Lithium prices plunge in China after moves to curb speculative trading
21st November 2025 By: Reuters

Lithium prices in China fell sharply on Friday, short-circuiting a rally, after the main exchange stepped in to curb speculative trading and on a report that battery giant CATL could restart... 


Lithium surges in China after Ganfeng chairman predicts 2026 demand boom
17th November 2025 By: Reuters

China's lithium price surged on Monday after the chairman of major Chinese producer Ganfeng Lithium Group forecast demand growth of 30% or even 40% for the battery metal in 2026. The most-traded... 


CATL taps outside suppliers for lithium ore as flagship mine stays closed
31st October 2025 By: Reuters

China's CATL has placed orders with external suppliers for lithium ore in November, sources say, as the battery giant seeks alternative feedstock while its flagship Jianxiawo mine is closed. A... 


Bolivia's new president rekindles cautious hope for long-stalled lithium dreams
Bolivia's new president rekindles cautious hope for long-stalled lithium dreams
22nd October 2025 By: Reuters

Bolivia's election of centrist Rodrigo Paz is raising cautious hopes that a more market-friendly leader could pave the way for international investment in the country's ample lithium reserves after... 


Zijin Gold launches $3.2bn Hong Kong IPO, city's largest in 2025
Zijin Gold launches $3.2bn Hong Kong IPO, city's largest in 2025
19th September 2025 By: Reuters

Zijin Gold International, a wholly owned unit of China's Zijin Mining, is aiming to raise HK$24.98-billion in a Hong Kong IPO, in what will be the largest in the city this year, according to its... 


Lithium miners slide worldwide as CATL seen resuming China mine
Lithium miners slide worldwide as CATL seen resuming China mine
10th September 2025 By: Reuters

Shares of global lithium producers fell on Wednesday after Chinese state media reported that battery major Contemporary Amperex Technology's (CATL) shuttered Yichun mine is likely to resume... 


Yichun lithium mine expected to resume production soon, Securities Times reports
9th September 2025 By: Reuters

Chinese battery giant Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) is expected to soon resume production at a lithium mine in Yichun in southern China's Jiangxi province, state media Securities Times... 


The Greenbushes lithium mine
Lithium rally promises breather for struggling Australian miners
14th August 2025 By: Reuters

 A recent rally in lithium prices could ease pressure on some beleaguered producers in Australia who have been trying to shrink exposure to the battery material, prompting them to drop plans to... 


CATL suspends operations at major lithium mine, seeks new licence
CATL suspends operations at major lithium mine, seeks new licence
11th August 2025 By: Reuters

Chinese battery giant Contemporary Amperex Technology said on Monday it had suspended production at a major lithium mine after its licence expired, sparking a surge in lithium futures and miners'... 


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