China’s top lithium producers saw their stock prices take a nosedive after two major players flagged disappointing first-half profits. The slump comes as the battery-metal market—critical for electric vehicles and renewables—hits a rough patch, squeezing earnings.

Editor’s Note: Lithium is the backbone of the EV and clean energy boom, so when giants in this space stumble, it’s a red flag for the broader sector. Investors are watching closely because these profit warnings could signal deeper issues, like oversupply or slowing demand, that might ripple through green tech industries.