CATL's Jianxiawo lithium mine remains closed pending environmental approval, state media reports

BEIJING, Aug 7 : 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 maintenance, and no ore transportation or crushing is taking place, Shanghai Securities News reported, citing the Yifeng County Ecology and Environment Bureau.• CATL has been asked to complete environmental impact assessment approval procedures as soon as possible, the news outlet cited the bureau as saying.• The bureau comments came amid speculation over the mine's reopening and expectations it could quickly return to full production, Shanghai Securities News reported. • The project's mineral designation was changed to lithium ore from ceramic clay containing lithium, requiring