Lithium: the LIT fund fell 1.37% on Friday and Chile's SQM dropped 2.24%, while Albemarle rose 1.17% and Chinese carbonate futures held above 150,000 yuan.

Lithium shares diverged on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, as Albemarle gained 1.00% while SQM and the LIT ETF fell. Soft Chinese spot prices weighed on

Lithium: the LIT fund fell 1.37% on Friday and Chile's SQM dropped 2.24%, while Albemarle rose 1.17% and Chinese carbonate futures held above 150,000 yuan.